Kaileen Meltzer

Experience

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  Corridan & Company

  Sept 2007 - Sept 2008

  Office and Event Production Assistant

  - Created event portfolios containing client and vendor budgets, design schemes, and event schedules- Directed vendors regarding delivery and placement of event rentals; coordinated set-up/tear-down- Collaborated with clients to develop and implement overall event theme (created floral arrangements and executed theme-specific interior design and décor of venues)

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  Santa Barbara Family YMCA

  Jun 2008 - Jun 2009

  Youth Care Staff

  - Supervised children 3 months - 12 years in youth care facility for games, birthday parties, outdoor recreation, crafts, swimming, etc.

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  Bacara Resort and Spa

  Oct 2009 - Jun 2010

  Reservations Agent

  -Increased resort revenue by collaborating with management and multiple departments to promote the Bacara brand, utilized ASPIRE training to efficiently up-sell rooms and amenities, and enhanced guest satisfaction by providing guest-specific amenities -Processed and confirmed room reservations via phone, GDS, and email requests

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  Elegant Touch Events

  Jun 2010 - Aug 2011

  Event Design Assistant

  -Corresponded with potential and current clients and vendors, maintained business operations, directed and trained staff, and managed all floral operations including ordering, inventory, and design -Lead consultations for custom event décor, floral design, event design, invitations, linens and lighting -Created and updated event contracts, budgets, and payment schedules -Collaborated with venues, vendors, and private event planners to coordinate and execute events

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  Red Blossom Flowers & Gifts, Inc.

  Aug 2011 - May 2013

  Manager/Floral Designer

  -Created floral arrangements for customers, including arrangements for weddings and corporate events -Maintained business operations, directed staff, managed inventory, and created email marketing campaigns to enrich the company’s presence in the metropolitan Columbus area-Processed sales via phone and online, and efficiently managed delivery schedules

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  Montage Hotels & Resorts

  Jun 2013 - Nov 2017

  -Maintain streamlined client communication through direct client correspondence, vendor orders, invoicing, room blocks, and VIP amenities-Manage weekly BEO Distribution for Catering & Conference Services and attend BEO meetings-Maintain all menu and resource items in Delphi including updating banquet and outlet menus with chefs -Enhance sales process by creating and designing dinner menus, reader boards, rooming lists, pre-conference materials, and site visit materials -Create and manage BEOs as needed for events, and create diagrams in Meeting Matrix to ensure organized event programming and increased client satisfaction-Maintain and block outlet space in Open Table for clients including private parties and buyouts Show less

  • Conference Services Administrative Assistant

    Aug 2014 - Nov 2017

  • Reservations/Communications Agent

    Jun 2013 - Aug 2014
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  Montage International

  Nov 2016 - Nov 2018

  Executive Meeting Coordinator at Montage Laguna Beach
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  Cylance Inc.

  Nov 2017 - Nov 2018

  Internal Events Manager
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  BlackBerry

  Nov 2018 - Jun 2021

  Sr. Manager of Events
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  SOMMday Soon, LLC

  Jun 2021 - now

  Co-Owner

  I am pursuing my passion project of opening a vineyard estate with tasting room, event space and more.

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  Melville Vineyards & Winery

  Jan 2022 - now

  Assistant Wine Club Manager