Gina Celano

Experience

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  AXA Advisors

  Jun 2011 - Aug 2011

  Marketing Intern

  • Assisted Operations Manager with daily functions of the office• Organized and maintained inventory of branch marketing materials• Maintained Benefit Eligibility spreadsheet• Organized and mailed recruiting letters• Scheduled interviews of prospective sales associates and employees• Researched advertising options for the Branch with cost analysis

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  Renaissance Woodbridge Hotel

  Jan 2012 - Jun 2015

  • Full Service Marriott Hotel with 25,000 square feet of meeting space and 311 guest rooms.• Responsible for booking all weddings and social room blocks.• Respond to 20+ inquiries weekly, send formal proposals and follow up within 24 hours.• Create contracts and review addendums to meet the best interest of the client and the property.• Assist clients in menu planning, set up details including floor plans, timeline of wedding, and vendor selections to ensure that all information is communicated and executed to the client’s specifications and expectations. Show less • Manage, update and distribute all Banquet Event Orders• Reconcile and verify all event checks to ensure clients are charged correctly• Record all incoming inquiries for potential Catering events• Ensure all Catering events meet corporate standards as outlined by Quality Assurance• Assist all Sales and Catering Managers with daily administrative tasks to ensure all events exceed client's expectations• Go above and beyond to assist with any accommodations needed to keep clients happy and returning Show less

  • Catering Sales Manager

    Aug 2014 - Jun 2015

  • Event Coordinator

    Jan 2013 - Aug 2014

  • Guest Service Agent

    Jan 2012 - Jan 2013
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  Charm City Concierge

  Jun 2015 - Jan 2016

  Conference Center Manager

  • Solely responsible for brand new rooftop conference center and outdoor terrace space which can accommodate 150 people.• Responsible for developing new business policies and procedures.• Manage all inquiries, create rental contracts, arrange all catering orders based on client’s needs and budget and maintain invoices and accounting records.• Coordinates weekly event schedules with all involved departments and arrange all guest lists for security access.• Conduct site visits prior to meeting/event to review all details and agendas.• On site contact to set up catering, welcome all guests and handle last minute changes. Show less

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  E Group Engage

  Apr 2017 - Nov 2018

  Client Services Coordinator

  • Increased new client's initial order 144% and captured repeat orders.• Sales support for multiple Business Managers. Responsible for processing and managing orders from development through delivery.• Scheduled and maintained calendar of monthly partner/vendor meetings.• Monthly sales order and invoice reconciliation.

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  Cabela's

  Nov 2018 - Jan 2021

  • Acquired business directives from previous year; implemented strategic merchandising and management guides to surpass historic sales. • Oversaw productivity of visual team ensuring prompt execution of promotional and seasonal display installations.• Cultivated organizational standards throughout departments to increase productivity and overall sales.• Maintained merchandising calendar for seasonal inventory changes, planned promotions, and price changes.• Strong ability to multitask between all departments. Show less

  • Merchandise Specialist

    Jul 2019 - Jan 2021

  • Special Events Coordinator

    Nov 2018 - Jul 2019
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  Self-Employed - Independent Contractor

  Mar 2021 - now

  Virtual Administrative Assistant

  • Prepare Listing & Buyer Agreements, write Sales Offer as directed from Agent.• Upload and complete all property listing information to Bright MLS.• Generate content for all social media accounts, newsletters, advertisements and magazines .• Admin tasks: Update CRM platforms, arrange client gifts, design Luxury home brochures & hardcover home books, obtain testimonials, etc.