Sales Service

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Christopher Harris

Objective

Highly enthusiastic and self-motivated. Able to plan, organize and lead special events/meetings

such as: Conferences, client workshops, marketing events, financial meetings, receptions, dinners

and official openings.

Over three year’s wide-ranging experience in coordinating and organizing special events for different corporate

functions. Committed to achieving event’s target goals and objectives, utilizing superb communication, time

management and organizational abilities.

Experience

August 2012 to Present

DC DESTINATION Washington, DC

Event Planner

Organized small and large scale events on site( Washington Convention Center) and off site (Wardman

Marriott, Hilton & National Harbor Marriott), including National Trade Show, Black Engineers

Awards Show, and Rheumatology Conference from pre-planning, on-site execution and post program

evaluation.

Cultivated relationships with vendors, facilities personnel, and catering staff.

Served as public face for organization at area events.

March 2011 to August

2012 EL HAYNES Washington, DC

Event Coordinator

Planning and executing tailor made events for individual and corporate clients, while ensuring

availability of all material and man power is available for any events in progress.

Advised clients on setup options and ensured accuracy of sales paperwork to maintain customer

satisfaction.

Maintained inventory of marketing and collateral material.

Providing clients with estimates on cost of events while maintaining liaison with caterers and

managers.

January 2009 to March

2011 SUNSAN GAGE CATERING Washington, DC

Banquet Captain

Served guests in different ceremonies at various catering events.

Looked after the table & food counters arrangements as per the specifications of the BEO.

Distributed freight/meeting supplies as directed by client

Provided service for all banquet functions (continental breakfasts, breaks, served and buffet lunches,

dinners and receptions) to ensure guest satisfaction.

January 2008 to January

2009

BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS Albany, New York

E nrollment & Match Specialist (AmeriCorps Member)

Through scheduled in-person, telephone and electronic contact, ascertain that the elements of child

safety, match relationship development, positive youth development and volunteer satisfaction are

fulfilled.

Reviewed all enrollment information and assessments and made recommendations for participation in

the program based on this information. Assessed and applied factors contributing to successful match.

Effectively aligned volunteer interests and qualifications with service options of agency.

Provided timely and comprehensive reports and recommendations for participation in the program

based upon assessments of each individual volunteer.

Education

January 1996- May 2000

SAN FRANCISCO STATE UNIVERSITY San Francisco, CA

BA History

Graduated Cum Luda

R eferences

References are available on request.

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