Sherri Lindsey
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I am detail oriented with years of experience in event planning, hospitality, team management, office administration, and customer service.
Work Experience
Event Coordinator
15 Acres Venue- Hockley, TX
June 2022-Present
• Day-of event coordinator responsible for making sure the event is executed perfectly.
• Overseeing vendors, managing the timeline, and overcoming any last-minute challenges that may arise during the event.
• Coordinating with the rehearsal party, caterers, audio/visual, bakery, photography, florists, etc.
• Set-up and take-down of events.
• Decorate for events
• Event Banquet Captain
Event Manager/Coordinator
Independent Contractor - Houston, TX
January 2010 to Present
Assist or lead projects for several clients and venues, including but not limited to, Lakeside Country Club, Ashelynn Manor, Café Natalie, 501-c3 organizations, Ovation Staffing, Qwick, Gigsmart, Upshift, Tend, Mixers on Wheel, and more.
• Plan and execute retreats, weddings, showers, parties, conventions, galas, and banquets.
• Meal planning, food prep, and serving for 250+ people.
• Work with the food & beverage partner to ensure all catering options/menus meet clients’ needs.
• Decorating, set-up, and take-down for events.
• Bartending for full open bar
• Delegate responsibilities to team members
• Budgeting, purchasing, and supplying materials needed for events.
• Fundraising for Nonprofits
Client Experience Concierge/Personal Assistant
Team Traction (EOS Worldwide)- Houston, TX
July 2022-April 2023 (temporary position)
• Client communications, calendar management, and travel arrangements for Implementor
• Vendor and housekeeping management
• Invoicing clients through QuickBooks
• Personalized client concierge services for EOS Worldwide
• Order and set-up high-end catering for breakfast, lunch, and snacks before each session
• Set-up and tear-down of formal dining, coffee bar, and conference room areas
• Keeping conference area clean and well stocked
• Updating client preferences questionnaire and sending out post-session feedback emails to ensure the clients received excellent hospitality.
Education
Community College
North Harris Montgomery - The Woodlands, TX
August 2000 to May 2002
Skills
• Customer service
• Event planning
• Event management
• Hospitality
• Catering
• Recruiting
• Serving
• Banquet experience
• Bartending
• Fundraising
• Communication skills
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Teams
• Google Workspace
• Zoom
• QuickBooks
• Presentation Skills
• CRM Salesforce
• Canva software
• Uniquest/Touchtown software
Certifications and Licenses
TABC Certified
Food Handler Training Certified
Maintenance Connection
Professional References
Tessie Ashe- Owner and Supervisor of Ashelynn Manor Venue 281-***-****
Marsha Farley- Director and Supervisor of events at Shady Acres 281-***-****
Stephanie Jacobson- Owner and Supervisor of 15 Acres Venue 713-***-****