NICHOLAS J. BROWN
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Attentive project coordinator with large hotel
and 4 national event experiences. A results-
oriented event planner with experience working
with 50+ VIPs and countless clients and
Banquet Event Orders. Recognized for being a
visionary, passionate leader. Known as a
conscientious manager of people and projects,
capable of articulating the big-picture goal for
the client, while delegating tasks to employees.
ACTIVITIES AND
INTERESTS
Freelance Event Planner Exodus 90
September 2019 - November 2019
Mission Trip Leader Lima, Peru
August 2018 - April 2019
NST Golf Tournament Coordinator New
Staff Training 2017
March 2017 - June 2017
Mission Trip Leader Flores, Indonesia
August 2016 - July 2017
Speakers & Entertainers Committee
Member National Conference
August 2016 - January 2017
Assistant Candidate Educator Alpha
Delta Gama Fraternity, Beta Chapter
January 2013 - April 2013
Contact Information
Cell: 317-***-****
Email: adg61c@r.postjobfree.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/nicholasjjbrown/
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Mediated between clients, event managers and all hotel departments Managed relationships with 10+ clients per week, ensuring customer satisfaction
Problem solved issues related to event set up including food and beverage changes and room configuration
Read and executed the setup and catering instructions from 1000+ Banquet Event Orders per week
Utilized Delphi (a Salesforce product) to anticipate client needs and create smooth transitions between events
Paradise Point Resort & Spa
Event and Meeting Concierge
September 2019 - March 2020 (Furloughed)
Successfully raised $105,000+ over 3 years
Maintained network of 117 supporters through newsletters, phone calls, emails and in-person meetings
80% closing rate with average annual gift of $541
Recruited over 110 attendees for 3 national conferences and 2 mission trips Trained attendees to fund-raise via letters, phone calls and in-person meetings
Led and facilitated 10 small groups over 3 years while mentoring seven participants to lead on their own
Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS) Campus Missionary
May 2016 - May 2019
EDUCATION
University of St. Thomas (MN)
Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, May 2016
-CORE COMPENTENCES
Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
Completed Delphi training
Excellent communication, time management,
Outstanding customer service
and project and case management skills
Oversaw allocation of $1,000,000+ budget
Communicated and compromised with Director of Community Relations about rooming, audio/visual and catering needs
Managed 180+ sessions for organizations and internal departments for two national events, including advertising, for 18,000+ attendees 6 of these sessions included more than 600 attendees each Led 7 committee team members and 1 intern to tackle onsite operations Special Events Team Leader - National Conference and Staff Training
March 2018 - January 2019
Recreation Supervisor
June 2020 - Present
Increased availability and revenue of primary activity by 50% Provided 18 types of micro-events held 300+ times per week Maintained pool and hotel cleanliness adhering to CDC recommendations and mandates
Initiated SOPs for recreation staff and instructed front desk agents how to promote and service recreation activities
Interviewed new candidates and created staff schedules Interacted with guests in a friendly and effective manner NICHOLAS J. BROWN
Contact Information
Cell: 317-***-****
Email: adg61c@r.postjobfree.com
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/nicholasjjbrown/
REFERENCES
Mike Huelsing
Digital Outreach Manager, FOCUS
Relation to Applicant: Previous Supervisor
Years Known: 5
Phone Number: 314-***-****
Email Address: adg61c@r.postjobfree.com
Maribel Beltran
Director of Conference Services & Catering, Paradise Point Relation to Applicant: Previous Supervisor
Years Known: 1
Phone Number: 619-***-****
Email Address: adg61c@r.postjobfree.com
Andrew Noah
Team Director, FOCUS
Relation to Applicant: Previous Mentee
Years Known: 4
Phone Number: 712-***-****
Email Address: adg61c@r.postjobfree.com
Chris Claydon
Vice President of Global Accounts, HPN Global
Relation to Applicant: Previous Coworker
Years Known: 4
Phone Number: 303-***-****
Email Address: adg61c@r.postjobfree.com
Erick Ramos
Recreation Manager, Paradise Point
Relation to Applicant: Current Supervisor
Years Known: 1
Phone Number: 858-***-****
Email Address: adg61c@r.postjobfree.com