Event Coordinator Marketing Specialist

Devin Fitzgerald Carthan

*** *.*****. *** **, New York, NY 10033

advjo8@r.postjobfree.com 718-***-****

AREAS of EXCELLENCE

Effective Communication Event Planning Hospitality Specialist

Staff Management & Training Creative Thinking Cuisine & Menu Curation

Devin Carthan INC. January 2006 – Present

Strategic Marketing & Operations (Consultant)

●Created in 2007, the company provides the solution to all restaurant planning needs and event production; throughout the tristate area as well as nationally

●P.O.S operational efficiency and menu integration

●Nightlife, event and restaurant operations leading to the highest level of hospitality for brands as well as restaurants

●Currently organizing weekly nightlife experiences, festivals for public and private events, consulting in NYC’s largest and most exclusive venues

●Advanced knowledge and implementation of restaurant transaction, cash handling and accounting procedures

●Manages and books roster of artist (Singers, DJ, Musicians & Bands) for special events, concerts, private events and venues to increase annual revenue

Red Rooster Harlem September 2017 – March 2022

FOH & Nightlife Manager

●Managed F.O.H staff during peak hours of operation

●Implemented training as well as sets SOP for all experiential orientated services

●Analyzed all accounting and financial data for the restaurant

●Set direction of Nightlife Programming and collaborations for optimal profit to net loss

●Curated marketing campaign for launch and sustaining of consistent customer traffic

●Oversaw hiring and all disciplinary action involving staff

●Ensured top guest restaurant experience though detailed and deliberate steps of service implementation

Top Tier Hospitality Group September 2010 – May 2016

Consultant/Doorman

●Coordinated DJs for weekly events; focused on providing a high quality experience for patrons

●Held collaborator meetings and distributed payroll

●Curated events on a weekly schedule

●Provided leadership and event support where needed

●Maintained high standards for venue experience while maintaining clear profit goals

Sutra NYC June 2008 – October 2015

In House Marketing Specialist and Operations Manager

●Coordinated artist for weekly events; focused on providing a high quality experience for patrons

●Facilitated private events for a range of industry professionals

●Responsible for staff performance and general operations

●Implemented staff behavioral policy, ensuring patron safety and inventory control

●Helped increase annual revenue and quality of nightly events

●Managed front of house relations as well as customer concerns

Armand de Brignac (Ace of Spades Champagne) Sovereign Brands May 2010 – October 2012

Public Relations Assistant Director

●Scheduled and prepared presentations for meetings

●Assisted in pitching campaigns to athletes, record labels, business groups and high end clients

●Responsible for the production of high-end events for public image and media exposure to the brand.

●Responsible for follow ups and creation of work in progress list (W.I.P)

●Assisted with product development (Armand de Brignac and Duse)

●Continued to work with brand on large scaled events as a sub-contractor till 2016.

M.T.V (On Set Production Team) August 2006- September 2009

Free Lance Event Coordinator

●Engaged with production, audience casting, and the creative process of events such as MTV New Years, Hip Hop Honors Awards, MTV Movie Awards and other small-scale events.

●Coordinated questions and overall preparation for performances and interviews.

●Worked closely on artist relations; prepping artist for staging, help organize audiences, and provide support to staff needs.

Additional Skills and Qualifications

C.P.R Certified American Heart Association Present - 2018

A.E.D Certified American Heart Association Present – 2018

TIPS Certified 2016

John Jay College for Criminal Justice New York, NY Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice/Public Administration obtained May 2010

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