Experience

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  Beach movie bistro

  May 2011 - Aug 2013

  • Server

    May 2012 - Aug 2013

  • Hostess

    May 2011 - May 2012
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  Events management group

  Jun 2012 - Aug 2013

  Administrative assistant

  I was the direct assistant to the event director working by her side to research, plan and execute our events. I researched and found new clients for the company. I was able to contact and sign up new customers to participate in our shows while dealing with customer and vendor inquiries. I handled event registrations, customer service issues and assisted with the floor plan diagrams.On-site during events, I dealt with pre-event phase working long hours of registration, helping trouble shoot logistical issues, and assisting with venue coordination. During our events I assisted customers with questions, and assisted exhibitors with issues. Additionally I assisted in event close-out duties, like working with porters, packing out event decorations and supplies, and assisted with close out paperwork post-event.I also helped market our events by adding our events to local community calendars, magazines and newspapers Show less

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  Norfolk festevents

  May 2013 - Aug 2013

  Sales and marketing intern

  I helped with distribution of promotional print material. I assisted in tracking and responding to vendor inquiries and assisted with ticket mailings. I prepped event sales locations with signage and displays before events and prepped the event site with promotional and directional signage for guests before events.I assisted with sales and admission gate operations during events and helped festival guests with any customer service questions they may have during the event.I was responsible for gathering survey data during events and documenting and photographing events while trouble shooting various challenges during the events. Show less

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  Chef by design catering co

  May 2014 - now

  •Work with high-profile clientele to handle all aspects of sales inquiries including catering options, venue selection, and event management• Organize diverse events simultaneously and run as the main point person for larger and more complex events consisting of up to 1,000 guests• Respond to client requests by scheduling and conducting consultations and tastings that conclude in event bookings• Lead client meetings for design, scheduling, and logistics to assure that expectations are met, especially timelines and budgets• Conduct site visits at event venues leading to the formation of design concepts and styling• Generate event notes, layouts and pack lists to execute all planning elements and overall preparation for the event• Create and communicate client proposals, contracts and revisions throughout the event lifecycle• Oversee all third-party rental needs for client events and manage any external vendors• Manages staff for all events involving the coordination of as many as 250 servers, bartenders and event producers• Produce event food and bar displays to ensure smooth and efficient delivery of service• Act as an event producer responsible for directing and supervising servers, bartenders, and chefs• Assist with social media and blog posts following an event to showcase company successes and clientsatisfaction• Monitor and track pricing and payments by clients and for vendors, preparing final invoices • Proficient in Total Party Planner, NOWSTA, and Social Tables software Show less

  • Senior Sales & Event Manager

    Jan 2020 - now

  • Catering Manager

    Dec 2017 - Jan 2020

  • Assistant Catering Manager

    May 2014 - Dec 2017