V I T A B L O U G H
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S U M M A R Y
Effective team builder and team manager, experienced in providing excellent service in fast pace and high standard environment. Able to multitask and solve challenges in creative and professional manner. Innovative thinker who welcomes change and is always looking for ways to grow professionally.
W O R K E X P E R I E N C E
LITHUANIAN LANGUAGE SCHOOL SAULUTE (LITTLE SUN), ST PETERSBURG, FL
Director/Teacher, September 2012 – present
Worked closely with the Lithuanian Educational Council USA and the Kazickas Family Foundation to successfully secure funding for the School's activities. Secured highest funding for the 2015-2016 school year.
Determined the scope of educational program offerings, and prepared drafts of program schedules and descriptions, to estimate staffing and facility requirements, determined allocation of funds.
Increased school budget by organizing community fundraisers and managing staff, ended 2014-2015 school year with a significant budget surplus
TAMPA MARRIOTT WATERSIDE/MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, TAMPA, FL
Event Manager, Jun 2003 – Oct 2009
As the top ranked Event Manager according to client satisfaction surveys, successfully managed events with over $3 million in yearly revenue
Worked closely with customers to determine objectives and requirements for events such as weddings, fundraisers, meetings and conferences and successfully executed events according to customer specifications
Reviewed event contracts and bills for accuracy and was responsible for a complete and full payment.
Successfully secured repeat business and future booking by conducting post-event evaluations.
E D U C A T I O N
CONCORDIA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY ESTONIA, TALLINN,
B.A. International Business, June 1998
A D D I T I O N A L S K I L L S
Fluent in English, Lithuanian and Russian.
Efficient in MS Office, basic social media knowledge, experience with DOS operating systems.