Event Coordinator

Katrina Foster **** S. Garfield St. Denver, CO ***10

Phone: 518-***-**** E-Mail: **********@*****.***

Career Summary

Well-rounded, creative event coordinator with over five years of experience in the hospitality industry. Background skills include coordination, event design, logistic management, multitasking and excellent client communication. Seeking a career with new opportunities that will challenge and advance personal growth.

Experience

DNM Events/Holiday Artisans August 2018 – Current

Design Assistant

Supporting designers by creating and executing proposals

Working one on one with clients to discuss event details along with creating and confirming designs

Scheduling and attending site visitations prior to events/installments and recording important location logistics.

Creating new and performing custom changes to rental items (painting, ornamentation, crafting, building)

Public and private site decor installments, arranging floral and centerpiece designs, pipe and drape, lighting, etc.

Warehouse Tasks - Controlling inventory, creating load sheets and pulling event equipment, restocking.

Occasions Catering June 2017 - August 2018

Event Coordinator

Answering new client calls and collecting catering needs information

Assisting the sales team by building menus, attending walk-throughs and food tastings, along with overlooking their event details (timelines, vendors, floor plans, rentals, food pull items, payment collection etc.)

Performing Day-of coordination and supporting the kitchen and staff during dinner service Documenting data spreadsheets for the sales team through programs like excel, Quickbooks and Caterese

Mazzone Hospitality June 2014 - May 2017

Designer

Designing and executing high end décor for Catering Company

Warehouse management, inventory organizing, and event rental control

Arranging floral Arrangements, centerpieces, backdrops, lighting and food/beverage station décor

Langan Funeral Home April 2013 - June 2014

Funeral Director

Meeting with families to discuss funeral arrangements along with selling products and service options.

Organizing and scheduling outside involvement needed for services including church access, clergy services, floral deliveries, cemetery/crematory accommodation, writing and submitting obituaries, etc.

Education

Hudson Valley Community College – Troy, New York August 2010 - May 2012 v Associates Degree in Mortuary Science – Funeral Directors

Certificate Skills and Certifications

NYS Funeral Directors License

CO Fork, Scissor, and Boom Lift Certification

Experienced in operating large machinery and driving supply trucks

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