Kerri Hygh

Experience

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  Realtor of Excellence

  Mar 2005 - Feb 2013

  Administrative and Executive Assistant, and Sales & Marketing Coordinator

  • Executive Assistant to the Director of a Real Estate Agency, attending to various administrative and sales needs.• Managed office administrations, all client handling; from appointment scheduling to new homeowner handover, diary maintenance, and travel and meeting needs, including confidential and financial matters for both company and client interests.

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  Hot Shot Events Management

  Oct 2011 - Feb 2013

  Events Assistant

  • Assisted with setting up and breaking down various events (e.g., launch parties, themed birthday parties, and awards ceremonies), averaging two events per month.• Managed décor and promotional models, and oversaw the running of events on-site.

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  XL Millennium Travel

  Feb 2013 - Dec 2013

  Conference Coordinator

  • Facilitated start to finish planning and coordination of meetings, conferences, and events with clients, including marketing & event proposals, rooming lists, registration coordination and final billing.

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  Marriott

  May 2017 - May 2018

  Banquet Server

  • Responsible for set up and break down of banquet events, including stocking and serving buffets, attending to guests, and setting up and cleaning up meetings and event rooms for events.

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  Johnson & Wales University

  Feb 2018 - Feb 2019

  Assistant to Admissions Event Manager

  • Compiled rooming lists for hotel and residence hall accommodations, BEO’s, and event master files.• Assisted with RFP’s and catering decisions. • Developed marketing materials and participation mementos for all student guests.• Liaised with students, families, residence hall team, and faculty to ensure events success.

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  Service Systems Associates

  Feb 2019 - Aug 2019

  Project and Events Intern/Administrator

  • Assisted the Sales Managers with inputting client leads, liaison and negotiation, creating proposals, site tours and inspections, and creating marketing activations.• Worked with the Catering Events Managers to detail events, create BEO’s and coordinate events on-site.• Implemented updated catering menus and assisted in reviewing marketing techniques and plans via a comprehensive SWOT analysis.

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  Realty ONE Group

  Oct 2020 - Jan 2023

  Real Estate Specialist
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  DeMarse Meetings & Events

  Oct 2022 - now

  • Event Manager

    Oct 2022 - now

  • Event Coordinator

    Oct 2022 - now