Rory Welsh

**** *. **** ******

Prairie Village, KS 66208

ad473x@r.postjobfree.com 816-***-****

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Independent self-starter who also excels at leading and motivating teams. Detail-oriented and organized with a history of expertly coordinating weddings and special events to consistently deliver exceptional results. Outstanding communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills with a reputation for forming productive business relationships at all levels. Strong critical thinking, problem solving, and time management skills with proven success at handling multiple responsibilities in high-pressure environments. High level of customer satisfaction, proven by multiple bookings. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Studio Dan Meiners January 2012- Present

Director of Operations & Sales

Operational

-Manage all employee benefits

-Handle all insurance coverage for company

-Oversee all 25 employees, handle all conflicts & scheduling

-Interview & hire employees

-Work with all vendors to get the best value & quality for the company

-Work with CPAs on taxes including filing all 1099's and monthly sales taxes

-Oversee and manage all aspects of marketing

-Handle all social media posting including FaceBook, Instagram and Pinterest Corporate Sales

-Work on large & small scale events throughout the year

-Handle all Christmas clients (over $250,000 in sales) for large corporations as well as private homes

-Attend many networking events

Jubilation Weddings & Special Events January 2004- January 2012 Owner/Lead Event Planner Mount Pleasant, SC

−Work with clients in all aspects of the event planning process, budget preparation, site tours, menus, bar services, rentals, lighting, floral, cakes, music, invitations and stationary, photography, hotel accommodations and transportation

−Excellent professional relationships with vendors to ensure the best price and quality of service for clients

−Management of timelines for weddings and events

−Problem solving and time management

−Managing employees

−Marketing and Social Networking

Tristan Restaurant January 2003- June 2004

Banquet Manager Charleston, SC

−Booking of all private dinners and parties for 4 Diamond restaurant

−Menu selections with the client and chef

−Overseeing staffing for each event

−Managing each event onsite including setup, the actual event and breakdown

Madrid Theatre January 2001-September 2002

Special Events Planner Kansas City, MO

−Original event planner for start up company

−Setup all accounts payable/receivable

−Developed pricing structure of event space and bar

−Site tours of theatre for private events including; Bar Mitzvahs, weddings, corporate events, holiday parties, proms, graduation parties and charity events

−Coordination of vendors

−Setup and floor plans for each event

−Onsite coordination of each event

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Business Administration May 2000

University of Kansas

REFERENCES

Available upon request

Contact this candidate