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Jessica Claire
  • , , 609 Johnson Ave., 49204, Tulsa, OK 100 Montgomery St. 10th Floor
  • H: (555) 432-1000
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Summary

Skilled Event Planner & Manager excited to bring many years of experience in both small business ownership and event coordination to growing organization. Accomplished in guiding multidisciplinary teams and volunteers in aligning vision, strategy, and goals. Well-versed in private and corporate event and meeting planning.

Skills

· Team leadership and supervision

· Team contribution

· Safe food handling

· Inventory monitoring

· Catering coordination

· Crisis management

· Guest relations

· Records management

· Records maintenance

· Expertise in all types of event planning

· Vendor management

· Managing events start to finish

· Customer service-driven

· Supplier relations

· Business growth

· Monitoring events planning trends

· Selling event products and services

· Volunteer coordination and direction
Experience
Event Manager, 03/2011 - 11/2021
 Brunswick – Clarkston, WA,
  • Maintained adherence to client-event requirements through delegation, prioritizing and management of production phases from concept to execution.
  • Prepared, monitored, and maintained event budgets.
  • Organized venues, budgets, guest lists, catering, and event timelines.
  • Maintained close communication with clients to mitigate service issues.
  • Hired and trained staff for cross-functional assignments and verified employee knowledge of specific procedures related to each event type.
  • Attended and participated in industry events.
  • Assessed event success and identified improvement areas through client feedback.
  • Designed contracts, collected fees, and booked venues for events.
  • Directed florists, photographers, musicians and ceremony participants during pre-ceremony, ceremony, and post-ceremony events.
  • Assessed events planning services and related costs.
  • Inspected event facilities to verify conformance to customer requirements.
  • Obtained proper food and display permitting through correct regulatory agencies.
  • Coordinated event catering, signage, displays, security, and transportation for participants.
  • Built robust vendor network to secure cost-effective, high-quality products.
  • Kept customer and food preparation areas clean and well-organized.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen stations and storage areas.
  • Checked inventory levels and recorded supply usage on log sheets or in company software.
  • Adhered to food safety and sanitation protocols to reduce germ spread.
  • Cleaned and sanitized kitchen equipment, utensils, and work stations.
  • Distributed food to service staff for prompt delivery to customers.
  • Successful in acquisition and direction of volunteers for various events.
Owner/ Designer, 03/2003 - 05/2006
 Bene Flowers – City, STATE,
  • Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
  • Led startup and opening of business and provided business development, creation of operational procedures and workflow planning.
  • Enhanced operational performance by developing effective business strategies, systems, and procedures.
  • Promoted store offerings through newspaper advertisements, catalogs, and brochures to attract new customers.
  • Monitored supplier operations to verify quality, delivery schedule and conformance to contract specifications.
  • Oversaw project execution, phase progress, workmanship, and team performance to drive on-time completion of deliverables.
  • Assessed, optimized, and elevated operations to target current and expected demands.
  • Negotiated with vendors to gain optimal pricing on products resulting in substantial increase in profit margin.
  • Analyzed client business needs and assisted in determining appropriate resources and strategies.
Adjunct Faculty Instructor, 07/2002 - 11/2004
 Hennepin Technical College – City, STATE,
  • Created lesson plans and developed instructional materials covering required topics and learning objectives.
  • Documented student assignments, attendance, and test scores in online reporting systems.
  • Sourced appropriate course materials to support variety of student learning needs and styles and deliver content in relevant, distinctive ways.
  • Displayed exemplary written and oral communication skills to meet learning styles and improve student learning.
  • Maintained schedule of office hours to assist students and offer educational supplies.
  • Worked in collaborative environment with fellow faculty members to design curriculum for Floral courses.
  • Distributed and posted course syllabus and answered student questions regarding standards, material, grading and progression at beginning of semester.
  • Lectured and communicated effectively with students from diverse backgrounds.
  • Used variety of teaching methods such as lectures, discussions, and demonstrations.
  • Utilized diverse teaching methods, lectures, presentations, and class activities to deliver curriculum.
  • Provided student feedback regarding areas in need of improvement and provided additional learning resources.
  • Prepared, administered, and graded exams and assignments to evaluate student progress.
  • Developed quizzes, exams, and assignments to measure student progress and comprehension.
  • Fostered classroom environment conducive to learning and building character.
  • Created and implemented course agenda, lesson plans and activities to meet course objectives.
  • Created instructional and lecture plans for classes in compliance with course objectives.
  • Structured assignments with clear goals and criteria for assessment.
  • Designed exams, lecture material and writing assignments.
Education and Training
Bachelor of Arts: Marketing, Expected in 05/2020
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Concordia St - St. Paul, MN,
GPA:
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High Distinction
Diploma: Floral Design, Expected in 05/2002
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Hennepin Technical College - Brooklyn Park, MN,
GPA:
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Associate of Arts: General Studies, Expected in 06/1998
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North Hennepin Community College - Brooklyn Park, MN. ,
GPA:
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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Concordia St
  • Hennepin Technical College
  • North Hennepin Community College

Job Titles Held:

  • Event Manager
  • Owner/ Designer
  • Adjunct Faculty Instructor

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Arts
  • Diploma
  • Associate of Arts

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