Kerriann Banaszek

** *** **** • Holbrook, NY ****1• 631-***-****

adg6yn@r.postjobfree.com

LinkedIn: Kerriann Banaszek

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Meetings and Incentives Worldwide – Virtual Office

Program Manager – February 2018 - Present

• Plan and manage pharmaceutical programs across the US and internationally including but not limited to booking hotel, air, restaurant venues, meeting and event venues, AV, DMC, and congress exhibitor registration.

• Managed program budgets summing up to $150,000,000 per event, event websites using the Cvent platform, and event communications

• Traveled onsite to manage events for up to 9 days in length

• Managed virtual programs utilizing the Zoom platform

• Planned and executed live speaker bureau programs for 2 years (2 per month) and virtual speaker bureau programs for 4 months (10+ per month)

• Support Speaker and HCP logistics as well as compliance reporting post program

McVeigh Associates – Amityville, NY

Project Manager - September 2016 – February 2018

• Planned and managed pharmaceutical programs across the US and internationally including but not limited to booking hotel, air, restaurant venues, meeting and event venues, AV, DMC, and congress exhibitor registration.

• Created budgets summing up to $300,000 per event, event websites, and event communications

• Traveled onsite to manage events for up to 9 days in length

Lessing’s Inc. - June 2016 – September 2016

Banquet Captain/Maître D’ at Stonebridge Country Club – Smithtown, NY

• Oversaw a staff of 20+ to execute functions hosting up to 300 guests

• Worked along side multiple vendors to set up Weddings, Sweet 16’s, Showers, & Bat mitzvahs

• Ensure the satisfaction of the host on the day of the event

Restaurant Manager at The Suffolk Theater - Riverhead, NY

• Managed a staff of 15+ to execute events hosting up to 400 guests

• Worked alongside staff to serve guests on ala carte menu prior to the start of the show

• Managed the execution of special events at the theater

Streamsong Resort - Fort Miede, FL

Banquet Captain - March 2015- May 2016

• Managed 24,600 square feet of indoor banquet space as well as 40,000 square feet of outdoor space

• Oversee a staff of 15+ to execute functions hosting up to 300 guests

• Assisted with the preparation of functions with the Director of Catering, Executive Chef, and Banquet Manager

• Worked with the contact of the function to ensure satisfaction of event setup and menu

• Billed groups for their functions with revenue up to $12,000+ per function

Hyatt Regency – Hauppauge, NY

Restaurant Supervisor - August 2014 to February 2015

• Lead and managed a team of 10+ ensure company standards are upheld

• Insured guest satisfaction in our restaurant that seated 125+ guests

• Adhere to safety standards of the hotel

Red Robin – West Babylon, NY

Restaurant Server – June 2014 – February 2015

• Served restaurant guests

• Assisted inside work for pre/post shift

IQPC Exchange – Tampa, FL

Event Marketing Management Internship - January 2014 to April 2014

• Researched and contacted up to 200 media partners a day to market for the companies’ events

• Updated websites daily for each up coming event

• Marketed our events through social media (i.e. Facebook, twitter, instagram, and LinkedIn)

Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Tampa, FL

Guest and Member Relations - September 2013 to December 2013

• Served as customer service representative throughout the parking lots and in the stadium

• Assisted with questions and concerns throughout all home games and special events hosting up to 65,890 fans

Saddlebrook Resort - Wesley Chapel, FL

Restaurant and Banquet Server - March 2013 to February 2014

• Served and assured guest satisfaction in the resort restaurants, golf courses, and banquets

McDonalds - North Babylon, NY

Restaurant Manager - February 2006 to August 2012

• Collaborated with 20+ staff members on guest services and relations

• Developed schedules to make each shift run efficiently and meet payroll goals

• Tallied daily financial receivables for the franchise

Atlantic Honda – Bayshore, NY

Receptionist – July 2010 to August 2011

• Responsible for answering and directing phone calls to different departments

• Organized paperwork for the sales and service departments

EDUCATION

Saint Leo University - Saint Leo, FL

BA, International Hospitality and Tourism Management – April 2014

SKILLS and CERTIFICATIONS

• Cvent Event Management Certification – May 2020

• Computer Software (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook, One Note, Smart Sheet)

• Social Media Sites (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube)

• Ability to multitask

• Detailed oriented

• Experienced with POS systems

• Experienced with Delphi catering systems

• Human Resource Hospitality Management Certification-Honors, December 2011

• TIPS Certified

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