Sales Management

Karen Moore

Email: *********@********.***

Address: *** ********* *****

City: Pooler

State: GA

Zip: 31322

Country: USA

Phone: 912-***-****

Skill Level: Management

Salary Range: $45,000

Willing to Relocate

Primary Skills/Experience:

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Educational Background:

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Job History / Details:

Dynamic, enthusiastic, accomplished event-planning and catering professional with an extensive background and experience in sales, management, administration and social and corporate events. Notable success in large-scale event planning, preparation, logistics and production. Exceptionally well-organized and versed in conducting business at the highest level of excellence and professionalism.

Seeks a career opportunity in hospitality, event planning and coordination, sales, management or office administration where creativity and efficiency are sought and highly valued.

Skills & Areas of Expertise:

* Operations Management

* Project Management

* Effective Negotiator

* Office Administration

* Strong Organizational Abilities

* Strategic & Creative Thinker

* Excellent Communicator - Outstanding Client Relations

- Site Selections & Inspections

- Event Conceptualization

- Excellent Leadership Skills

- Participative Management Style

- Event Planning & Coordination

- Strong Networking Skills

- Goal Oriented - Catering & Event Sales

- Event Logistics

- Sales & Marketing

- Computer Knowledge

- Budget Development

- Team Collaboration

- Solid Decision Maker

- Results Oriented

Core Competencies

Skilled manager and office administrator. Conscientious and detail oriented reputation for dependability, integrity and professionalism.

Seasoned sales professional with more than 20 years experience.

Twelve years of organizing, producing and managing weddings, corporate and private social events.

Ability to establish genuine rapport with prospects and clients. Uses comprehensive product knowledge, familiarity with diverse cultures and personalities and enthusiastic personality to map out the client needs and recommend appropriate event related solutions.

Adept at maintaining a high-end client base, coordinating a wide variety of functions, collaborating with sales staff managing vendor relations, and identifying venues.

Highly skilled in organizing, managing and producing a wide variety of events from conception to completion, meeting deadlines under pressure and effectively coordinating multi-task projects.

Demonstrates solid logistical planning skills with a courteous and friendly attitude while putting a strong emphasis on customer care and client needs.

Amplifies client desires along with providing wise counsel and efficient management in all areas of my expertise.

Recognized as Best Wedding Planner Savannah for 2012 by the Wedding Industry Experts.

Professional Experience

Re {Defining Moments) Weddings & Special Events, LLC 2003 to Present

Creative Director and Senior Planner Savannah, Georgia

Expertly plan and produce weddings, corporate and private social events. Establish budgets, review locations and choose venues. Ensure best rates by skillfully negotiating with suppliers, vendors and entertainers. Source highly qualified florists, transportation and entertainment services. Oversee teams of event contributors including caterers, photographers, videographers and bakers.

Selected Achievements:

Seamlessly orchestrated events with budgets of up to $75,000, and for up to 1,000 attendees.

Lead through example with consistent work ethic and professionalism, performing event administration functions, overseeing client management operations and ensuring both efficient organizational communication and processes.

Collaborate in all phases of strategic planning with other members of the team, third-party vendors, including logistics, contract negotiations, marketing, public relations, issue resolution and client services.

Develop and supervise support staff to aid in effective marketing, relations, administration and event operations, delegating important tasks and assignments while providing timely follow-up to ensure task completion.

Provide creative design styles, and themes. Participate in the selecting of decorations aligned with the event theme. As well as selecting the best catering selections in accordance with the established theme and budget.

Re {Defining Moments) Weddings & Special Events, LLC 2001 to 2003

Catering Sales & Event Manager McDonough, Georgia

Managed all aspects of high-profile large scale social and corporate events. Served a diverse clientele, including social clients, administrative assistants, business owners, executive managers, wedding and special event planners on events serving 50 to 1000 guests. Prepared contracts, proposed menu based on function type, size and budget. Negotiated and contracted with outside vendors, including florists, event rental companies, staffing agencies and audiovisual vendors.

Selected Achievements:

Exceeded revenue goals by 45% annually.

Supervised all financial details; managed receipts, billing and expenditures.

Fostered sales growth and client expansion through new account development, marketing campaigns, special promotions, relationship building and public relations initiatives.

Coordinated staff and managed multiple events, insured all departments received accurate operational instructions, and planned for event execution.

Educational Background

Penn Foster Career School Scranton, Pennsylvania

Professional Certified Wedding and Event Planner

Branell College Atlanta, Georgia

Diploma in Retail Management & Administration

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