**** * **** ** #***, Kansas City, MO ***** 816-***-**** addx9a@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

Highly skilled and experienced professional seeking to fulfill needs of an individual or company utilizing the expansive knowledge obtained throughout my career. I am flexible, customer service oriented, goal-oriented, entrepreneurial spirited, determined, with the ability to travel with little notice.

Education

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE 1996-1997 WILLIAM JEWELL COLLEGE LIBERTY, MO

Major: Biology

GENERAL STUDIES 1986 WINNETONKA HIGH SCHOOL KANSAS CITY, MO

Skills & Abilities

MANAGEMENT

Managed staff of over 50 employees (full-time, part-time and contractors)

Managed logistics of event personnel and equipment at multiple locations

Managed complex travel reservations for family of 8 on a routine basis, both domestic and international, for over 12 years

Kitchen Manager Certificate – Kansas City Health Department

SALES

Maintain booking of event business of 275+ events per year including corporate, wedding, social, trade-show, and fundraisers.

Managed high volume of Request for Proposals with answers required within short deadlines.

Conduct tours of property to elicit event contracts

COMMUNICATION

Strong verbal and written communication skills with high degree of attention to grammar and professionalism.

Maintain calendars for meetings, tours, events and travel, and dispersing to appropriate personnel as needed.

LEADERSHIP

Strong work ethic – flexible schedule including early mornings and late evenings.

Ability to make decisions based on knowledge of scope of project and direct appropriate personnel to accomplish tasks.

Strong interpersonal skills at all levels.

Ability to troubleshoot and solve complex problems quickly and efficiently for the most positive outcome.

Professional Experience

OWNER/CEO VISIONS KC EVENT SERVICES MAY 2011 TO PRESENT

New venture entrepreneur - Operated 16,000 square foot facility from construction in January 2012 to December 2017

From December 2017 to Present I consult in a variety of event aspects including planning, coordination, procurement, and design.

Developed business from inception to selling equipment and book of business including purchasing, budgeting, sales and marketing, and all aspects of business.

Advised clients, brides, and coordinators on event design and vendor recommendations.

Procure supplies and maintain inventories necessary for each event from food & beverage, linens, rental items, and audio-visual equipment.

CASHIER/ASSOCIATE ALDI INTERNATIONAL APRIL 2020 TO PRESENT

Hired during Covid pandemic to help keep store running smoothly

Product Placement/Stocking

Cashiering in high volume atmosphere

Sanitize carts and count occupants in store according to Health Department guidelines

PROJECT/EVENTS MANAGER DEL PROPERTIES OCTOBER 2018 TO OCTOBER 2019

Hired for the renovation of an 80,000 square foot multi-use Historic Building – Event Venue, apartments, 6 AirBnB units and corporate offices.

Build business from beginning, including manage all aspects of event business (approximately 20,000 square feet) the multi-use Historic Building for developer/owner.

Logistic Management including event setup, supplies procurement and dissemination, and organization.

Budgeting, contract administration, marketing design, and conduct tours as needed.

Research and procure necessary furniture, fixtures and equipment to maintain vision of developer and architects.

Interpret architectural drawings and direct appropriate contractors or vendors to complete per specifications.

Make on-demand decisions to complete projects on time and in budget.

DIRECTOR POWER GROUP ADMINISTRATORS MAY 2007 TO MAY 2011

Managed staff of 5 full-time employees administering Section 125 (Flexible Spending Accounts), COBRA benefits and Pharmacy Benefit Management.

Advised clients and producers on allowable expenses according to IRS rules.

Implemented significant changes to COBRA administration according to the Affordable Care Act.

Traveled extensively to meet with clients for sales, implementation and employee benefit meetings.

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