Skilled Business Professional, Event & Meeting Professional

A L L I S O N T E I X E I R A

Monroe, NJ 088**-***-*** 1996 adhtm0@r.postjobfree.com

Skilled Business Professional

Event & Meeting Planner

Dedicated and technically skilled business professional with a versatile administrative support skill set developed through experience as an office manager, secretary, administrative assistant, with an entrepreneurial energy and ability to embrace challenge.

Excel in resolving employer challenges with innovative solutions, systems and process improvements proven to increase efficiency, customer satisfaction and the bottom line. Possess a strong grasp on logistics and operations to run events globally. Experienced with superior planning skills; results oriented with strong sense of urgency and ability to work against hard deadlines; proactive and flexible; organized and process oriented; leverages technology and forward thinking mindset.

Offer advanced computer skills in MS Office Suite and other applications/systems. Typing 90WPM, machine transcription, QuickBooks Pro, Email & Internet, Social Networking, Constant Contact, Concur, Spanish, Excellent oral

& written communication skills;

K e y S k i l l s

Office Management

Superior Executive Assistance to Top

Management

Strong fiscal & budgetary

responsibility

Excellent time management skills

Report & Document Preparation

Spreadsheet & Database Creation

Strong customer service orientation &

interpersonal skills

Solid scheduling experience

Creative problem solving & analytical

skills

Records & Contact Management

Meeting & Event Planning

Inventory Management

Effectively manage multiple tasks &

job priorities

Excellent listening skills & detail in

follow up

SHOPRITE OF WEST CALDWELL, West Caldwell, NJ 07/17 – Present Catering & Event Coordinator

Be the main point of contact for receiving and recording all catering orders that are placed in person, on the phone or online. Manage the flow of catering orders – from the Customer and production side of the business. Maintain communication with Department Managers regarding orders/changes or any issues in a timely manner. Coordinate, schedule and communicate all pick-ups and deliveries to the Client, Department Managers, Customer Service, etc. Utilize social media, and local events to continue to grow the ShopRite Kitchen catering brand. Develop and maintain Customer relationship processes, such as phone calls and hand written notes following an event to ensure satisfaction, reminder notes related to annual events such as birthdays, etc. EVENT & CATERING PROFESSIONAL, South Orange, NJ 09/14 – Present Catering & Event Coordinator

Work with local restaurateurs, executive chefs, banquet halls and Associations in planning and coordinating an array of events Banquet, event and wedding planning including hiring staff, selecting and overseeing vendors from initial planning stage to event day. Marketing/promotion of events through social media, flyers, client lists. Wedding day dressing service. Assist clients with budgeting and scheduling. Create floor plans, room design and tablescapes. KNOWLEDGEPOINT 360, Lyndhurst, NJ 01/14 – 02/14

Event Planner (Temporary Assignment)

Coordinate and assist with logistics for a variety of programs including but not limited to registration process, attendee management, hotel rooming lists, developing meeting materials, expense management, standard reporting, and other supporting tasks as assigned by the Program Manager. Provide excellent customer service, manage a high volume work load, proactively identifying challenges and offering solutions Allison Teixeira P a g e 2

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ADVANCED HEALTH MEDIA, New Providence, NJ 03/12 – 06/12 Event Planner –Logistics, (Temporary Assignment)

Coordinate and assist with logistics for a variety of programs including but not limited to registration process, attendee management, hotel rooming lists, developing meeting materials, expense management, standard reporting, and other supporting tasks as assigned by the Program Manager. Utilize meeting planning software to create event sites for independent programs, manage attendees, run and distribute requested reports (registrant data, survey responses, attendee travel data), manage budgets for independent projects, and other supporting tasks as assigned by the Program Manager. INDUCTIS, INC., New Providence, NJ 10/2002 – 03/2005 Executive Assistant to Managing Principal

Directly assist President/CEO; Extensive calendar & travel arrangements; interact with all other employees at different levels, maintain computerized schedule; schedule appointments & meetings; prepare presentations for meetings; assist in preparation of new companies’ financials; compose & type correspondence; maintain petty cash; plan and coordinate company’s special events; general administrative duties/errands. MAPLEWOOD BRIDAL IMAGE, Maplewood, NJ 09/1999 – Present Entrepreneur/Designer/Wedding Planner

Work directly with clients to design custom garments; sketched designs & discussed fabric, trim, style; personal shopping and wardrobe strategies/analysis; fabric & supplies buyer; maintain purchase orders; prepare presentations for meetings; extensive event planning & coordination of special events; continuously identified and targeted new areas of growth to build business; liaised with venues and vendors and negotiated deals on behalf of clients; attended and participated in bridal showcases and developed leads that shows generated; designed marketing materials to attract and secure new business; designed, managed and executed regular email and marketing campaigns using Constant Contact and other email program; attended relevant conferences, but in person and by telephone for personal development and growth; maintained an extensive vendor library for sourcing to clients and maintain constant rapport; full servi ce bridal consultations; compose & type correspondence; general secretarial and administrative duties. Education

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION &

TRAINING/EVENT LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE

Virtual Event & Meeting Management

EVENT PLANNERS ASSOCIATION/DAVID TUTERA Event Planning Business Certificate WEDDINGS BEAUTIFUL WORLDWIDE Certified Wedding Planner FASHION DESIGN TRAINING INSTITUTE, Newark, NJ

FASHION DESGIN TRAINING INSTITUTE, Newark, NJ

Pattern making, draping, sketching

FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, New York, NY Associates Degree - Textile Development & Marketing

PROTOCOL SCHOOL OF WASHINGTON, McClean, VA Etiquette & Dining Training & certification Program

SHAW COLLEGES, Toronto, Canada Associates Degree – Business/Secretarial L’AMOREAUX COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE, Toronto, Canada High School Academic Diploma BISHOPS HIGH SCHOOL, Georgetown, Guyana High School Academic Diploma Allison Teixeira P a g e 3

C i v i c & O t h e r I n t e r e s t s

ASSOCIATION OF BRIDAL CONSULTANTS, Northern New Jersey Local Networking Group Director

ROTARY CLUB OF MAPLEWOOD, Maplewood, NJ

Received Service Above Self Award - Rotary’s highest honor for individual Rotarians; this award recognizes up to 150 Rotarians annually who have demonstrated exemplary humanitarian service, with an emphasis on personal volunteer efforts and active invo lvement in helping others through Rotary.

INROADS CORPORATION, Newark, NJ

Created and presented Dress for Success Programs to underprivileged children BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS, South Orange, NJ

Designed and presented Everyday Etiquette Programs SOUTH ORANGE/MAPLEWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT, Maplewood, NJ Created a Summer program called “Girls Rule” to teach 6-9 grade girls an image & etiquette program which was adopted by the After School Program of the same school district.

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