Meeting and Event Coordinator

JILLIAN JOHNSON

Philadelphia, PA adgy4d@r.postjobfree.com 484-***-****

WORK EXPERIENCE

Meeting and Event Coordinator

Corporate Dimensions LTD - Media, PA

September 2018 to Present

•Research hotel and event venues worldwide and create comprehensive budgets and presentations so clients are able to make informed decisions

•Coordinate travel and hotel arrangements for C-Suite executives, crew, and all attendees

•Handle the organization, shipping, and tracking for all client materials, supplies, and collateral to events throughout the world

•Establish pricing and create menus, and oversee all food and beverage services on site

•Assist in on-site execution of events for 3,000+ attendees

Event Planner

Eventricity - Glenside, PA

June 2017 to September 2018

●Assist in developing event logistics such as event design, transportation, flow of event, budgets, and timelines

● Develop and maintain vendor relationships that result in recommendations; hire, oversee, and serve as point of contact for all

selected vendors for events

●Successfully plan and execute events for clients in the non-profit, corporate, and private sectors

●Serve as contracted meeting and event coordinator for Chestnut Hill College; manage inquiries via phone or email, create contracts, schedule site tours, process payments, and oversee events

●Collaborate and communicate with various departments at Chestnut Hill college to ensure guest needs are met

Intern

All About Events - Philadelphia, PA

January 2017 to May 2017

•Conduct research and compose recommendations to clients regarding information on venues, rentals, transportation, vendors, hotels, etc.- acting as liaison between clients and vendors

•Create marketing materials for in-house services and events

•Assist in event execution including set up and break down as well as assisting clients as needed

•Develop and maintain relationships with outside vendors

•Provide general office support as needed

Front of House Staff

Temple Performing Arts Center - Philadelphia, PA September 2016 to May 2017

Philadelphia, PA

Front of House Staff September 2016-Present

•Greet and direct guests as well as distribute any relevant materials

•Assist patrons by collecting admission tickets, assisting in finding seats, searching for lost articles, and locating such facilities as rest rooms and telephones

•Remain at assigned post and perform visual sweeps to ensure house rules are being followed

Wedding Coordinator Intern

Table 1 Events - Philadelphia, PA July 2016 to November 2016

•Accompany wedding planner to events and provide assistance in ceremony and reception execution

•Assist in preparation and clean-up of ceremony

•Transport and arrange décor and flowers at reception venue

•Provide customer service by anticipating guest needs and ensuring bridal parties and families are tended to

Intern

The Hub/Convene Meeting Centers - Philadelphia, PA June 2016 to August 2016

•Gained experience with food and beverage operations and conference service assistant by setting up, maintaining, and breaking down food and beverage stations and buffets.

•Prepared for events by setting up rooms and reception areas to meet client needs

•Gained front desk experience through providing administrative support by answering phones, responding to guest needs, and assisting in the creation and distribution of Banquet Event Orders

Server

Philadelphia Country Club - Gladwyne, PA May 2015 to September 2015

•Provided excellent customer service to members through timely placement and delivery of orders

•Gained experience in kitchen area by learning to clean, prep, and cook food

•Learned how to support the bar by assisting in beverage preparation as needed

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Tourism and Hospitality Management

School of Sport May 2017

Temple University - Philadelphia, PA

SKILLS

Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Operates well under pressure

Research and Analysis

Client and VIP Relations

Strategic and Contingency Planning

Venue, Travel, and Accommodation Coordination

Supplier and Vendor Management

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