Freelance Consultant Wedding Planner

Tamara Edwin

Telephone: 347-***-**** Email: ******.*****@*****.***

PROFILE

Management professional with a strong work ethic seeking a challenging and dynamic position in an organization. Looking to leverage the skills I gained through my experiences in the hospitality industries and apply them to an entry-level role on a growing team. No task is too small or too administrative and attention to detail is my specialty. I am technically proficient in systems such as QuickBooks, Opera, Accounts Literate, Sabre, Microsoft Office Suite (Word Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and am quick learner of other computer programs and software.

Event Management Experience

Site Manager

Manhattan mini storage/Storage Mart

NEW YORK, NY 3/2017 - present

●Provide outstanding customer service by assisting customers with their storage needs

●Assist reservation and walk-in customers in renting storage units (no cold calling!)

●Sell merchandise, moving and packaging supplies

●Ensure the property is customer ready -- making the property appearance safe and welcoming

●Manage, verify, balance cash drawer and prepare deposits

Destination Wedding Consultant

My Tropical Weddings – NEW YORK, NY 12/2014-9/2016

●Consulted for a startup Wedding company and helped to develop their website, company policies and procedures and also educated them on vendor relationship and trade show management

●Traveled throughout the United States and trained staff at trade shows on best practices for customer service and sales

Destination Wedding Consultant 8/2013-8/2013

Discover Dominica Authority – DOMINICA, WEST INDIES

●Recruited by small Caribbean Island to consult and help them develop a Destination Wedding service

●Helped to identify and coach vendors on selling, packaging, and execution techniques that would increase their clientele and their revenues

Destination Wedding Consultant 10/2010-11/2010

St. Lucia Tourist Board – NEW YORK, CANADA, UK

●Acted as a representative for the St. Lucian Tourism Board at wedding tradeshows globally and was responsible for island promotion and ultimately for increasing revenue tied to honeymoons and weddings

●Responsible for all aspects of event set up, management, and sales at trade shows in London, Birmingham, Toronto, Montreal, and New York

Country Manager/Wedding Planner 12/2006–9/2013

Dreamy Weddings & Tours Inc. – ST. KITTS, WEST INDIES & NEW YORK

●Supported our family owned business as a freelance consultant and managed 13 Caribbean offices. Was responsible for budgeting, payroll, financial planning, and profitability

●Managed 80 employees at any given time and was responsible for recruiting, training, performance monitoring, and mentoring

●Responsible for negotiating, securing, and maintaining major corporate contracts with vendors like Royal Caribbean, Princess Cruises, Carnival, Aida Cruises, and Tui Mein Schiff Cruises

●Conducted site inspections along with cruise vendors in various countries to ensure quality management and top service throughout our offerings

●Helped oversee, plan, and execute high profile wedding ceremonies and receptions for major cruise vendors as needed

●Traveled throughout the US, Canada and UK to represent at various the company bridal shows hosted by either the St. Lucian tourist board at other bridal event management companies

Other Experience

Administrative Assistant 12/2005–7/2007

Acting General Manager/Accountant 3/2006–4/2006

United Parcel Service (UPS) – CASTRIES, ST. LUCIA

●Promoted to Acting General Manager during a leave of absence due to strong work performance and capability

●Provided administrative support such as: organizing and scheduling appointments, expense report generation, taking meeting minutes, maintaining policy and procedure manuals, etc

●Wrote correspondence to internal and external clients on behalf of management

Travel Consultant 2/2002- 12/2005

Solar Tours – CASTRIES, ST. LUCIA

●Planned and sold transportation, accommodation, insurance, and other travel services to clients

●Provided customized itineraries based on customer needs/budget and provided emergency ad hoc assistance as needed

●Responsible for networking with tour operators in the UK and Canada to promote Solar Tours business and help meet our profit and sales targets

Passenger Service Agent 1/2001–1/2002

American Eagle – CASTRIES, ST. LUCIA

●Responsible for providing award winning customer service to passengers under sometimes stressful conditions and attempted to provide a favorable impression of American Eagle at all times through my calming demeanor

●Managed gate related activities such as; issuing tickets, checking baggage answering inquiries regarding general travel information; preparation of itineraries, gate sales, refunds, and preparation and collection of excess baggage charges in accordance with tariff rules

Education

Executive Diploma in General Management (online) currently enrolled

University of the West Indies, Cave Hill School of Business

Graduated with High School diploma 1995-2000

St.Joseph’s Convent Secondary School

Certifications

Effective Supervisory Skills – University of the West Indies

Certified Wedding Planner – Beverly Clarke

Additional Information

Legally able to work in the United States

References Available Upon Request

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