Experience

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  Coastal carolina office for philanthropy

  Jan 2010 - Feb 2011

  Philanthropy representative

  ▪ Assisted in communicating to parents and alumni the importance of annual giving to the University.▪ Raised over $5,000 worth of donations towards The Coastal Fund.▪ Attended and assisted in the planning of University events and activities.

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  The bride's maid

  Jan 2013 - May 2013

  Intern

  ▪ Managed wedding ceremonies and receptions from set up to clean up.▪ Helped plan and execute an assortment of different weddings.▪ Networked and job shadowed with various wedding vendors.▪ Learned how to structure a profitable business.▪ Responsible for directing rehearsals and ceremonies.▪ Up close, intimate and realistic knowledge of what it takes to be hands-on, behind the scenes, working long hours in sometimes stressful situations. ▪ Worked with a variety of personalities. Show less

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  Fairfield inn & suites by marriott

  Feb 2014 - Jul 2016

  • Responsible for both booking and detailing all social catering/function events.• Coordinate arrangements/details for all client’s social events and sleeping rooms.• Work one on one with brides for weddings and other wedding related functions.• Create/Update Banquet Event Orders on a daily basis to ensure proper and effective detailing.• Sell catering services, banquet facilities, and guestrooms through direct client contact to maximize overall hotel revenue.• Negotiate meeting room rental, function space, food/beverage needs, guest room rates, and other hotel services within approved booking guidelines.• Direct associates in preparing banquet and function rooms.• Develop business leads, solicit potential clients, and services all existing social accounts.• Have a very comprehensive understanding of our property and all offerings. (ex: food/beverage, guest relations, service standards, catering/banquet operations, etc.)• Anticipate group and client needs and acts promptly to rectify any issues.• Balances time efficiently and works well with deadlines. Show less • Primarily the initial point of contact for all incoming groups/events.• Conduct site visits and property tours of the hotel; entertain qualified clients. Attend client's event and special third party events.• Assist with in-house groups and event functions, up to 300 people.• Responsible for managing all Social Media outlets.(ex: Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram)• Manage contract folders, rooming lists, and turnover forms for all new business.• Prepare and order all gifts/client amenities. Assist with planning all office events, including Holiday Parties.• Efficiently trained in Microsoft Office Programs, SalesPro, Fosse, and Social Tables. Show less

  • Event Meetings Manager

    Dec 2014 - Jul 2016

  • Sales Coordinator

    Feb 2014 - Dec 2014
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  Lake norman marina

  Jul 2016 - now

  • Office Manager

    Jan 2020 - now

  • Administrative Assistant

    Jul 2016 - Dec 2019