Meeting and Event Planner
Resume:
WORK EXPERIENCE
MeetingAdvice, LLC Atlanta, GA
Senior Meetings and Events Coordinator
The Westin Dallas Downtown Dallas, TX
Meeting and Event Manager
Created event experiences based on the customers’ objectives and purpose Coordinated the details of each meeting and event with Banquets and other hotel departments Reviewed final bill and all post-event details
Prepared and executed learning topics for monthly Lunch and Learn Meetings Nov 2017 – Aug 2018
Catering and Events Coordinator
Assisted in detailing and executing banquet events and meetings Effectively communicated client needs to the Operations Team to create successful and memorable events Oversaw all internal events
Responsible for lead distribution, hosting site-visits, selling and servicing groups arriving within 30 days May 2017 – Nov 2017
Hyatt Regency Austin, TX
Events Administrative Assistant
Provided support to Event Sales, Social Events, and Large Market Event Planning Managers Developed and organized contracts, group meetings and room blocks Point Person for event leads for catering sales
Designed and marketed wedding menus, local print ads, and social media promotions Mar 2016 – May 2017
Developed and managed client programs for groups under 200 including understanding client objectives, budget development, sourcing, on-site support, and final reconciliation Head of registration management including Cvent website and mobile application design, build, customer service, and reporting Sourced, negotiated, and contracted vendors and venues; creating client-ready pricing and proposals Coordinated with event sponsors and exhibitors to secure project deliverables and manage client relations Performed various on-site duties: managing multiple vendors (A/V, catering, décor, hotel, entertainment, etc.) and attendees; organized team to make sure the run of show schedule is executed as planned; addressed any deviations or issues that arise Oct 2018 – Jul 2020
International Immersion Study Program in Lima, Peru San Antonio Certified Tourism Ambassador
SA Convention and Visitors Bureau, Research
Delta Gamma Sorority
Dallas Light House Service for Sight Volunteer
For the Kids Dance Marathon UNT Volunteer
Dale Carnegie Training 2017
University of Texas at San Antonio 2012-2014
Bachelor of Business Administration in Sport, Event, and Tourism Management
University of North Texas 2009-2012
KHLOE STUTTS
Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area, Texas 210-***-**** adjkoy@r.postjobfree.com SYSTEM KNOWLEDGE EDUCATION
Microsoft Office Suite - Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Etc. Cvent - Certified Event Mgmt, Virtual Events, Event Marketing Strategy Passkey – Hotel Room Block Manager
Opera/Galaxy/LightSpeed – Reservation System
ISAC – Meeting and Room Scheduling Software
Meeting Matrix/Social Tables – Creating Event Diagrams Canva/Visme – Online Presentation and Print Tool
COMMUNITY I NVOLVEMENT
The Westin Dallas Downtown Safety Committee
Hyatt Regency Austin Arrivals Touchpoint Team
American Heart Association Events Volunteer
SXSW Event Stage Crew Volunteer
King Williams Fair Event Volunteer
Passionate Meetings and Events Planner Helping Companies Translate Their Business Goals to Reality KHLOE STUTTS
Dallas-Fort Worth Metropolitan Area, Texas 210-***-**** adjkoy@r.postjobfree.com REFERENCES
Elizabeth Crawford
Event Operations Director
MeetingAdvice, LLC
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Relationship: My Direct Supervisor and Mentor
Amy Fowler
Senior Event Manager at MeetingAdvice, LLC
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Relationship: My Manager and Mentor
Bruce Crandall
Director of Catering and Events
The Westin Dallas Downtown
Relationship: My Direct Supervisor
Kelly Ann Turner
Manager, Office of President & Board Relations
Crohn's & Colitis Foundation
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Relationship: One of my clients at the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation
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