Sara Abrams

Experience

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  Silverhorn Golf Club of Texas

  Jun 2009 - Aug 2009

  Beverage Attendant and Pro Shop Assistant

  I worked on the golf course beverage cart and in the bar. I also worked in the pro shop, helping out with merchandise and the front desk. This job helped build my customer service skills.

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  Royal Fig Catering

  Mar 2011 - Jul 2011

  Event Coordinator Intern

  I was the intern to both event coordinators. I helped with events, tastings, site visits and around the office. Office tasks included updating staff sheets, staffing information, creating mock blogs and composing emails. I was also in charge of uploading pictures to our facebook page and tweeting: @RoyalFigIntern

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  Dagar's Catering

  Mar 2012 - May 2012

  Social, Corporate and University Event Manager Intern

  As the event manager intern, I helped prepare for upcoming events and assisted in basic office duties. I was responsible for weekly updates on the company's blog. My blog posts can be found at http://dagarscatering.blogspot.com/

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  The Allan House

  May 2012 - Aug 2012

  Summer Intern and Sales Assistant

  As the summer intern and sales assistant I was responsible for scheduling, venue tours, responding to calls and emails, updating social media and creating event packets. I also planned and executed the summer open house. My responsibilities for the open house included: creating a theme, locating and securing vendors, finalizing a rental order, creating an event timeline and other details such as the gift bags for our brides.

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  Doodle Dog Creative

  Oct 2012 - Jan 2014

  Brand Ambassador

  From October 2012 to January 2014, I was the Brand Ambassador for Doodle Dog Advertising. Part of my position included planning Thursday Therapy, which is a networking event for industry professionals. The event takes place on the second Thursday of every month. I was responsible for finding a venue and vendors for each event. I was also in charge of updating social media accounts for Thursday Therapy and Doodle Dog.I ended up planning Thursday Therapy events up until January 2018. Check out the past events section of our page to see past events I have planned, starting with the November 2012 event. http://thursdaytherapy.net/austin/category/past-events Show less

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  Pearl Events Austin

  Jan 2013 - May 2013

  Event Intern

  I was an event intern at Pearl Events Austin. I worked once a week in the office as well as weddings in the Austin and surrounding areas.I worked about two events per month at a variety of venues.While in the office, I answered the phone, created blog posts, updated social media and attended client meetings.

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  The Modern Jewish Wedding.com

  Aug 2013 - Dec 2013

  Event Coordinator Intern

  Worked on events including Bat Mitzvahs, weddings and other Jewish community events. I earned school credit for this internship.I got the opportunity to lead two events during this internship. The first event was a wedding with roughly 110 guests. The second was a bar mitzvah at K1 Speed for a little under 100 guests. I was responsible for coordinating with vendors, creating a timeline and the set up and break down of the event. The second part of my internship was a branding project, where I worked on enhancing the brand image and website of The Modern Jewish Mitzvah. Show less

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  In Style Weddings and Destinations

  Mar 2014 - Mar 2015

  Event Assistant

  I assisted the owner with events, as well as venue management at One World Theatre. I also was a lead coordinator

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  Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa

  Apr 2014 - Jun 2015

  As group sales coordinator I assisted four of our regional sales managers. I created and processed sales contracts for each sales manager and was the office lead catcher, where I distributed incoming leads to the appropriate sales manager. I also trained to assist the outside golf sales manager by answering her phone, qualifying leads, creating proposals and contracts. I worked in the golf shop assisting with retail sales, booking tee times, checking guests in, answering the phone and overall customer assistance.

  • Group Sales Coordinator

    Oct 2014 - Jun 2015

  • Retail Sales Associate

    Apr 2014 - Oct 2014
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  Mrs. Planner LLC

  May 2015 - Nov 2016

  Lead Event Coordinator

  I was event coordinator for the Austin, Texas area. During my time at Mrs. Planner, I completed 7 weddings in a one year timeframe. 4 of my 7 weddings left Wedding Wire Reviews- 3 of which were 5 stars and the other a 4.9

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  Agile Velocity

  Jun 2015 - Feb 2018

  Training Coordinator & Operations Specialist

  As training coordinator it was my job to ensure training workshops ran smoothly with high satisfaction scores, communicate with potential workshop buyers to drive attendance, communicate with class attendees, coordinate with vendors to secure facilities & food for workshops, and coordinate with subcontractors to ensure their needs are met for workshops.Office manager and EA to the CEO duties include: Triage email, schedule meetings, maintain calendar, order office supplies & ensure office is running smoothly. Operational tasks includes the creation of legal documentation, project engagement set up, employee & contractor on-boarding, and back up to financial tasks. Certified Scrum Master & Certified Product Owner Show less

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  Eclipse Event Co.

  Jan 2017 - Sept 2018

  Event Coordinator

  Served as a lead senior wedding coordinator in a partial planning capacity.

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  Texas Executive Education

  Apr 2018 - Sept 2022

  Program Coordinator

  Plan, coordinate and manage the delivery of executive training courses, seminars, and special events for non-degree continuing education programs on- and off-campus. Coordinator for Texas McCombs Presents Webinar & the Women Who Mean Business Program. I also managed a variety of corporate clients and international university groups. Texas Executive Education offers open enrollment and custom programs. Our programs give you access to some of the best professors on campus. I personally worked mostly with custom programs, which includes corporate groups and international groups. Our programs range in attendee size and length (short lunch sessions to year-long programming). Program topics include Business Analytics, Energy, Accounting & Finance, Leadership & Management, Marketing, Strategic Decision & Risk Management, Strategy, Supply Chain, and other specialty programs. Course Catalog can be viewed here: https://www.mccombs.utexas.edu/~/media/TexasExecEd/Files/Texas-Executive-Education-Course-Catalog.pdf Show less

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  Moody College of Communication

  Oct 2022 - now

  Assistant Director of Events

  Assistant Director of Events for the Dean's Office. Coordinate a variety of events that includes events for faculty & staff, and all development events such as alumni, donors and special guests. Acts as an event consultant for the college, there to offer advice and guidance for event planning.