Special Event Manager and Event Marketing Coordinator
Ithaca College Part-time
Apr 2015 - Dec 2017 · 2 yrs 9 months
Ithaca, New York, United States · Hybrid
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- Coordinate with the clients, audio/visual, catering, facilities, setup, and public safety to produce an event summary.
- Highly selective position to run assigned events affiliated with Ithaca College (a team of 16).
- Uses the client event summary to check event staging, audio/visual equipment, and catering services.
- In charge of fixing anything not provided in the event summary or upon client request.
- Attend weekly meetings with staff regarding event shifts for the week.
- Past event management includes concerts, corporate meetings, Ithaca College admissions, student organizations on campus, Convocation, Graduation, board meetings, and guest speakers. I plan and execute events individually as well as with my team, together we work hard to ensure all of our clients are happy with their events.
- Time management, organizational, and interpersonal skills are critical to the event planning position.
- Take part in the process of recruitment and interviewing for all new student hires. Once hired assist in onboarding.
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Skills: Event Management · Event Planning · Customer Service
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Catering Assistant
Mario's Italian Restaurant & Catering Part-time
May 2015 – Jan 2016
Serve food and beverages at special events hosted either at the restaurant, museum, or off-site locations to different-sized events such as weddings, parties, and banquets. Set up buffets, circulate trays of appetizers, and refill guests' drinks. Assist the catering manager with the planning of the event.
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Event and Sales Intern
- Contact vendors as needed to move event logistics forward
- Help to establish logistics for the events as needed
- Manage social media
- Create blog ideas and blogs
- Create party packages and assist with sales
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Communications Coordinator
Woodcliff Hotel & Spa May 2017 – Aug 2017
Detail-oriented to create an environment of tranquil harmony for members and guests. The leader of the day-to-day operation works with the independent contractors to see that schedules are maintained, appointments are scheduled, calls are returned and members are billed accurately. Manage the store and charge members for purchases, replenish inventory, and inventory control. Cleanliness and organization are maintained at all times, working in cooperation with housekeeping and maintenance. Act as an ambassador of the Hotel and Spa by greeting and welcoming visitors. Develop and implement Spa’s marketing strategy and ensure a consistent image is being portrayed.
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Sports Marketing Intern Sports Marketing Intern
Cornell University Internship Aug 2017 - Dec 2017 · 5 mos
​​Assist in game day sales and management (specifically hockey, football, and soccer games). Prepare season tickets and parking passes as well as giveaways. Make sure that all content (print and digital) is on the brand (coloring, logo, font, size, etc.).
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