Administrative/Personal Assistant

Sandra D. Bahr

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Executive Summary:

Experienced Corporate Sales & Catering Manager with WCTC Event Planner Certification, committed to producing high quality events that are on time, within budget and dazzling presentations.

Core Qualifications:

• Highly motivated, dedicated & ambitious

• Easily establishes an exceptional rapport with individuals on all levels.

• Exceptional organizational and time management skills with special attention to detail.

• Extensive operating knowledge organizing convention facilities as well as entertainment event industry procedures.

• Strong principles & practices of supervision.

• Strong knowledge of MS office including, Excel, Word, Outlook and Power Point

Professional Experience:

Corporate Sales & Catering Manager

July 2010 – July 2011

Olympia Resort & Conference Center – Oconomowoc, WI

Convention Services Manager

September 2008 – July 2010

Olympia Resort & Conference Center – Oconomowoc, WI

• Maintained detailed event information and produced computerized reports through event management system (Delphi)

• Supervised room staging, decorations and equipment in accordance with client requests, venue requirements and safety codes

• Worked closely with each client to insure that each event was tailored to reflect their personal taste and style

• Calculated and provided clients with detailed costs proposals for their specific event

• Capable of handling multiple bookings per night and last-minute bookings

• Committed to delivering delicious food, personalized service, and impeccable presentation

• Successfully managed events to allow clients the peace of mind to relax and enjoy their own event

Personal and Administrative Assistant/Manager

August 2004 – September 2008

Winestein’s Café & Wine Marks - Oconomowoc, WI

• Responsible for opening, closing and operational management of the day

• Order and market wine, wine products, plan-o-gram displays & all wine retail items

• Audition and hire all live entertainment.

• Participated in community functions. Planed and organized special tasting events on and off site

• Manage online site and Wine Events Listings site.

• Grew gift basket business in 3 seasons to a gross profit of $50,000.00 during the month of December.

Education:

University of Wisconsin Richland, Richland Center, WI

Waukesha Co. Technical College, Meeting & Event Planning Certificate

Affiliations:

Past President of the National Association of Dance & Affiliated Arts (non-profit organization) for the state of WI

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