Events Manager Guest Service

EMILY D. BERKEY

***********@*****.*** • 917-***-**** • Chicago, IL

EXPERIENCE

William Blair, Hospitality & Events Specialist : Contract Aug 2024 - Dec 2024

· Plan mid-to-large scale onsite meetings and events, working with business contacts to plan onsite/offsite firm meeting/ conferences adhering to budgets and all requirements.

· Laise with internal staff such as facilities, IT, hospitality, brand marketing to ensure meeting timings and details are understood

· Partner with in-house catering partner regarding menu planning, room configuration and set up for meetings and events.

· Set up external meetings and conferences with budgets ranging over one million dollars.

· Assist with preparation of materials required for events including name badges, event signage, and marketing materials.

· Project Management utilizing Cvent and registration software.

· First line of communication with conference participants for questions and issues.

· Identify and trouble shoot during firm events, meetings, and conferences.

· Travel experience and onsite management

Whispers at Oak Street Beach, Events Manager

May 2023 - Aug 2024

· Coordinated private & corporate parties, live events, and DJ’s

· Oversaw servers, kitchen staff, cleaning crews, event installs/teardown

· Gathered client objectives, budget, preferences

· Administrative duties

· Food & Beverage vendor management

· Successfully managed multiple large cale events with multiple high-level vendors.

· Ensured restaurant compliance with city/state laws, health & safety standards The Mill, Client Services & Facilities Manager

Jun 2018 - Jun 2023

· Studio Management for Post-Production House (VFX, Production Services, Live Action)

· Managed Client relations and hospitality services both client and staff

· Vendor management

· Managed team of ‘runners’ mentored them to move into new roles

· Sat on the Global Securities Council for Technicolor Creative Studios

· Administrative duties, Office policy and HR generalist duties

· Insurance/ Risk Management for post house

· Financial Accounting (GAAP)

· Coordinate on-site visits and provide travel recommendations to internal external visitors

· Oversee food arrangements for various hosted activities

· Planning both client major corporate events and staff events/parties

· Oversee the upkeep of the facility, from office supplies to facilities maintenance schedules

· Serve as the primary contact for building and property management communications.

· Manage room bookings, resolve scheduling conflicts, and ensure all meeting arrangements

· Offer basic support and troubleshooting for displays and tech equipment. Lionsgate Films, Production Assistant

Jan 2014 - Aug 2014

· Production Assistant

· Worked with VIP talent, greenroom, clapboard, craft services, runner

· Organized and coordinated key communications between cast and technical crew Bergdorf Goodman, Event Planner Sales & Brand Ambassador Jan 2008 - Jan 2014

Stores: Bergdorf Goodman, Bloomingdales, Lord & Taylor Brands: Laura Mercier, Yves Saint Laurent, Christian Dior, Armani, Lancôme

· Booking in-store events and luxury services

· Served as a liaison with vendors on event-related matters

· Responsible for telemarketing for events and sales

· Prepared materials, gift bags, registration lists, client sheets

· Brand ambassador

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· Assisted on-site in-house team, national, and global artists in promotion TGM LLC. for Urban Express, Account Executive

Jan 2011 - Jul 2011

· Worked directly for the President of the Home Delivery division of Urban Express

· Generated revenue by developing market potential through prospecting qualifying opportunities, proposing solutions, forecasting and closing sales

· Initiated sales process by prospecting, scheduling appointments, making initial presentation, understanding business needs, and developing proposals

· Expanded sales in existing accounts by introducing additional solutions and services; developed new applications EDUCATION

Berkeley College

B.A. • Marketing

SKILLS

Proficient in Microsoft office Suite, G Suite, MAC software and applications • Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills • Project management experience utilizing Cvent • Vendor management • Full Cycle Event Planning

• Budget management • Contract Negotiating • Budget Forecasting • Registration management • Onsite management EMILY D. BERKEY - page 2 of 2

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