Events Coordinator

Ashley Laurisa Young

**** **** **. *** *****, CA 92116

Phone: 434-***-**** E-Mail: ******.*****@*****.*** [ALY] Relevant Experience

Fox Sports Grill, San Diego, CA March 2013- Present Events Coordinator for Director of Sales- www.foxsportsgrill.com From the bottom up experience in an environment where guests expectations vary. Expertise in different roles is utilized on a daily basis. Works with clients in corporate and social events coordinating and executing the different needs based on the unique aspects of the event. Ability to detail events from beginning stages with the client and with in-house relations such as working with the chef on menu items and costing. Organization and multi-tasking skills are often used. Ensuring every client is satisfied with their event by using creativity and practicality. Oversees service staff to make sure all of the client’s needs are clear and met. MacMillan-Piper, Tacoma, WA August 2011- February 2013 Freight Coordinator- www.macpiper.com

Coordinated major freight movement in the Port of Seattle and Port of Tacoma for international companies. Worked side by side with Major Steamship Line companies such as NYK and Maersk and both major Rail Road companies; BNSF and Union Pacific. Interpersonal skills were used to work with international paper, lumber and agricultural companies to insure safe and efficient movement of their freight. Organizational ability was used to keep track of client’s products in a 110,000 square foot warehouse. Manufacturing Industrial Council, Seattle, WA August 2010- August 2011 Marketing and Outreach Coordinator- www.seattleindustry.org Outreach Coordinator for a prominent business association in one of the most dominant sectors in the Seattle area. Mindful planning and execution of the Green Expo; aligning industry and education together to create a comprehensive career path for students wanting to go into the STEM field. This included coordinating day of tours of facilities and warehouses, keeping a timed schedule of sessions and breakouts and managing day of volunteers in their duties. Marketing duties included management of social media, creating materials for businesses interested in becoming a member, creating materials for educators and businesses alike to become more interested in career paths. Outreach skills were used in working side by side with the City of Seattle in introducing business to opportunities otherwise not known to them. Arranged Basic Hospitality Executive Meeting Set Up for the Duwamish Transportation Management Association.

Joanie’s Catering, Seattle, WA August 2010- July 2012 Mixologist- www.joaniescatering.net

Senior Mixologist for upscale catering company in the Seattle area. Company worked exclusively with major venues such as the Chinese Room at The Smith Tower, Georgetown Ballroom and the Mount Baker Community Club. Organizational skills often utilized in an industry where flexibility and precision is a must due to the constant change in environment. Created and executed delicious craft cocktails for a wide variety of guests, making sure that each individual was satisfied. Excelled in teamwork where decisions must be quick and all of the staff must be working as a unit to ensure high quality standards. 2

Management Experience

Fiji Sushi Bar, Charlotte, NC September 2009- December 2009 Service Manager

Managed all front and back of the house operations, including but not limited to nightly financial reports, product inventory, staffing, scheduling, troubleshooting POS systems

Ensured overall quality of restaurant service and maintained customer relations Education

LIBERTY UNIVERSITY, Lynchburg, VA August 2005- May 2010 B.S., Communication Studies, with an emphasis in Advertising and Public Relations Educational Experience

Prototype Advertising, Lynchburg, VA May 2009-September 2009 Internship- www.prototypeadvertising.com

Gained experience in a full functioning adverting agency, including event promotions for Proximo Entertainment and Elite Fighting Challenge

Created social networking for various clients such as Lynchburg Nissan, Centra Health, and Famous Footwear.

Developed graphics and copy for Lynchburg Living magazine (www.lynchburgliving.com) Volunteer Work

Living Proof/Primary Focus, San Diego, CA July 2003- July 2005 Volunteer Performer/Event Coordinator- www.primaryfocus.org

Worked as a volunteer performer for a non-profit ministry built on youth character building

Performed in elementary schools and churches teaching children about making positive choices.

Performed in professional theater productions within the organization in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee

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