An extremely organized, dedicated and highly motivated professional with 8 years of experience in event coordination and planning of large or small events. Solid track record of managing dozens of successful events. Looking for a position as a Coordinator or Special Events Coordinator to help and further grow your company.
Skills
Ability to respond calmly and make rational decisions in stressful situations with clients, customers and co-workers.
Able to stand for long periods of time
Adaptable to change
Physically mobile with reasonable accommodations including ability to push, pull, carry and lift up to 75lbs., and the ability to push, pull bend, twist, crouch, kneel and balance when performing job duties in various work areas such as confined spaces.
Able to prioritize situations as they happen. (Multitasking and juggling events)
Cash handling and money counts for payments
Excellent customer service & Communication Skills
Ability to work collaboratively within the work place for effective day to day operations
Ability to meet deadlines and effectively manage multiple priorities in a demanding work environment
General knowledge of sound tech and production set up for music concerts and events.
Plan and coordinate with clients/families for public and/or private events at Scissortail Park.
Go over pricing, dates, venue locations and logistics to finalize a contract for the event. Receive payments whether through card or check.
Oversee their events, from start to finish.
As an Event Coordinator at the Park, I go above and behind my title and help out each department there is and fill in for what is needed to finish the event and will stay longer than event to make sure event venue is cleaned and ready to go by next day for any other events afterwards.
Through prior experience, I operate heavy lift equipment and beginner to middle sound equipment. I understand general and middle knowledge levels for sound systems for concerts and/or performances at the Park.
I oversee our Seasonal Staff. Ranges from 25 - 33 individuals. I schedule them to work at either the Skating Rink, Boathouse, Play Ground or Special Events. From schedules, to general knowledge, I teach and coach my Seasonal Staff to the best of my abilities to help run the Park's concessions and event rental areas like Boathouse and Outdoor Skating Rink.
We use a POS system to track our daily sales from skates to boat rentals, and from snacks, drinks to merchandise.
I am a Food Safety Manager at the Park. Which helped trained me for the position that I am in today. Dealing with Event Rentals, Seasonal Staffing's, and Food and Beverages for our event attractions.
11/2020 to 05/2021
ServerQuintegra Solutions – Richardson, TX,
Greeted customers, answered questions and recommended specials, wine and desserts to increase profits.
Checked on guests to verify satisfaction with meals and suggested additional items to increase restaurant sales.
Met or exceeded sales targets on consistent basis with proactive promotional strategies and dessert mentions.
Operated and maintained cleaning equipment and tools, including dishwasher, hand wash stations, pot-scrubbing station and trash compactor.
Maintained knowledge of menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods to assist guests with menu selection.
Answered phone inquiries to schedule and confirm reservations, record takeout orders and respond to service questions.
Requested photo identification from patrons ordering alcoholic beverages to verify legal age of consumption.
Addressed concerns or complaints quickly to improve service and escalated more advanced issues to management for resolution.
Carefully transferred orders from kitchen and bar areas to tables and cleared plates as patrons finished food and beverage items.
08/2013 to 10/2019
Event Coordinator New Mexico State Fair – City, STATE,
Plan and coordinate with clients to help make their event a success at our venue. I coordinate a variety of events that range from trade shows, concerts, private events, festivals, livestock events, horse shoes, team roping, sporting events and attraction events.
Plan everything out with our operations dept. to make sure that what is needed is prepared and ready by the time the client arrives on grounds.
Coordinate with our Parking and Bank Dept. to make sure we have enough parkers for move in days, and for the event show days. Plan on which gates will be using for the event depending on which areas are being used on the fairgrounds.
During the New Mexico State Fair, (we are a multicultural state fair as well), I am the Indian Village Coordinator. I plan all the entertainment such as dance performances, bands, our Pow Wow. (I event started the New Mexico State Fair Pow Wow Princess). This was the first time ever that the Indian Village had a princess to represent the fair grounds year around throughout Indian Country. I also put together competitions and set up demonstrations for the public to experience Native culture.
Education and Training
Expected in 05/2011 to to
High School Diploma: Santa Fe Indian School - Santa Fe, NM, GPA:
Expected in 12/2015 to to
Bachelor of Science: Business Administration And Management University of New Mexico - Albuquerque, NM GPA:
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