Carolyn Taylor

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Philadelphia, Pa 19150

Phone: 704-***-****

acwj18@r.postjobfree.com

Executive Summary

Organized and detailed oriented Corporate Event Coordinator, with managerial experience, strong organizational skills and accuracy. Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work. Versed in event planning and corporate events. Extensive strength and experience in people management, problem-solving, financial accountability, strategic planning, communications and presentation skills.

Skills

> Client-focused

> Ability to meet deadlines efficiently on a short notice

> Accounts payable and receivable

> Efficiently manage the daily operation of conference centers, breakrooms and

Kitchens

> Excellent problem solving and people skills

> Identified new catering and restaurant venues for every budget

> Strategize with senior executives to meet organizational goals and objectives

> Planned and executed assigned events and meetings ranging from 20 to 500

> Directly supervised, and trained event and housekeeping staff on catering operations, set-up preparation, use of equipment and break down of event

Experience

Conference Center and Meeting Coordinator

04/2015- 08/2016 Compass Group,USA, Inc. 2400 Yorkmont Rd

Charlotte, NC 28217

Coordinate breakfast, lunch, dinner and events for meetings and Conferences for Bank of America.

Set up conference rooms with food, beverage and utensils for meetings and conferences

Managed staff in the cleaning and breaking down in conference and meeting rooms

Coordinate with kitchen staff regarding meals for all events

Monitor change request for conference room set-ups and make changes accordingly

Maintaining inventory and stocking supplies for kitchen area, staging and conference rooms

Event Coordinator and Conference Center Planner

06/2007 -

Robinson, Bradshaw & Hinson

101 N. Tryon Street - Suite 1900, Charlotte, NC

Successfully planned coordinated and executed various corporate events -- ranging from small to large meetings, parties and social events in an office setting or outside venue

Oversaw and executed the planning and execution of logistics and operations for private meetings, conferences and special events

Managed all of the event operations from pricing, transportation, food and beverage,

contacting and venue

Developed planning strategies, identified event goals and objectives, and work with human resource department and other top executives in the firm on coordination of events. Came up with themes and budgets for all events

Improved catering qualities while maintaining budgets and market events. Worked with caterers to come up with new and exciting and healthy choices for the menus.

Expert in selecting and transforming conference and meeting spaces to fit the company’s needs and budget

Develop strong relationships with vendors and caterers in Charlotte and surrounding areas;

Identified revenue sources and various cost saving opportunities to save company money;

Trained, managed and motivated the hospitality staff to increase efficiency.

Events Coordinator, and Meeting Planner

04/2000 - 03/2007

Otterbourg,Steindler, Houston & Rosen, P.C.

230 Park Avenue,

New York City, NY

Planned, coordinated and managed meetings, conferences and social events for major law firm in New York. Successfully executed over one hundred events at the firm, hotels and other outside venues. Oversaw all aspects of the event planning process from budget, theme and venue. Expert in selecting and transforming meeting and conference rooms to the firm’s needs.

Successfully developed strong relationships with quality vendors and caterers in New York and surrounding areas. Identified revenue resources and various cost saving opportunities to save the firm money.

Trained, managed and motivated the hospitality staff to increase efficiency in our department. Able to set up meetings on short notice efficiently. Client always first priority.

Ensured that the logistics and budget/timelines are met for each applicable event,

followed up on all events with senior management to make sure expectations

were met after every event

Maintain respectful and professional communication with everyone

Approved and check all bills for events to ensure the firm’s budget was met

Education History

Issuing Institution

Location

Qualification

Course of Study

Fordham University Lincoln Center Campus

New York City, NY

Bachelor's Degree

Political Science and English

Fashion Institute of Technology

New York City, NY

Merchandising

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