Project Manager

ABBEY GORDON

Carmel, Indiana

************@*****.*** · 765-***-****

Abbey Gordon is an event industry professional with demonstrated skill in project management, event execution, and hospitality. Abbey is looking to rebuild her career after a COVID-related layoff in August 2020. To maintain and grow her skillset during this time, Abbey offers independent event planning services that have generated over $10,000 in revenue over 8 months.

EXPERIENCE

MAY 2019 – AUGUST 2020

SENIOR PROJECT EXECUTIVE, ASHFIELD MEETINGS AND EVENTS

• Worked effectively with client and internal project teams to lead and deliver healthcare industry events

• Provided on-site management for clinical and commercial events ranging from 10-200 attendees

• Operated efficiently according to healthcare compliance policies JULY 2018 – JUNE 2019

EVENT PLANNING MANAGER, HYATT REGENCY CINCINNATI

• Awarded 2018 Hyatt Sales Team of the Year

• Collaborated with clients and hotel department directors to executive event and group accommodation details

• Prepared group invoices and received deposits according to contracted payment schedule JANUARY 2018 – JULY 2018

EVENT PLANNING COORDINATOR, HYATT REGENCY CINCINNATI

• Serviced hotel room blocks and small group functions

• Created and updated BEO’s and group resumes on a daily basis

• Maximized the sale’s department’s revenue by upselling food and beverage packages JANUARY 2017 – JANUARY 2018

EVENT AND VENUE COORDINATOR, COLORADO SPRINGS EVENT CENTER

• Opened 40,000 square foot venue expansion

• Lead site visits and hosted prospective clients

• Managed consumer shows and expositions, including Colorado Springs’ first Comic-Con event EDUCATION

AUGUST 2012 – MAY 2016 YEAR

INDIANA UNIVERSITY – BLOOMINGTON

TOURISM, HOSPITALITY, EVENT MANAGEMENT

3.75 GPA

SKILLS

REMOTE WORK EXPERIENCE CLIENT RELATIONS CUSTOMER SERVICE SALES

TRAVEL AND HOTEL COORDINATION NETWORKING

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