Manager Project Management

LEILA ABASHEVA

** ******** ******, ******** ** **211

Cell: 917-***-**** Email: *****.********@*****.***

Dynamic, highly motivated & hard working individual seeking a challenging position to advance my career in events and project management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Catering Manager & Coordinator 03/2002 - Present

New York Catering LLC, an exclusive event planning and catering company located at the world renowned Explorers Club

Client Relationship & Coordination

• Book private & corporate events including weddings, book launches, media events, corporate dinners, press conferences, etc.

• Handle phone calls and written inquiries from potential clients on a daily basis

• Prepare offers and proposals to potential clients

• Follow up with clients on all post-event feedback to ensure maximum client satisfaction & a prospective repeat business

Organization/ Execution

• Meet with clients and outside vendors (florists, event designers, AV etc.) for site visits and walk-throughs to provide valuable expertise in event planning and ensure seamless execution of events

• Collaborate with and work as a liaison between clients and outside vendors in developing timelines, floor plans, scheduling deliveries, etc.

• Order event rentals specific to the requirements of each individual event

• Work closely with chefs on all food orders helping minimize food costs

• Place all food & beverage orders with specialized food vendors (butchers, fish-mongers, produce markets, etc.)

• Oversee execution of all events from set-up till strike

• Summarize financial details of events to ensure proper budgeting & spending

Staff & Operations Management

• Book, coordinate and manage catering & kitchen staff for all events

• Handle bookkeeping and staff payroll

• Execute daily operations procedures (inventories, supply orders, etc.)

English Language & Literature Teacher 10/2000 – 06/2001

Lyceum #7 which specializes in profound education in the English Language (Perm City, Russia)

Educated Children from ages 14 to 18 in English as a Second Language and English Literature

CCUSA Summer Camp Counselor

Variety Club Camp and Development Center (Worcester, PA, USA) Summer 1999, 2000, 2001

Camp Allen (Bedford, NH, USA) Summer 1998

Assisted physically and mentally disabled children & adults in camp activities, meal times, showering, etc.

EDUCATION

Fall 2004 The New School, NYC

Took a 6 week course in “ How to Promote Your Business”

Fall 2003 Fashion Institute Of Technology

Took an 8 week course in “ Introduction to Publicity & Event Planning”

2000 Perm State Teachers' Training University

Masters in Linguistics and Education

1999 Perm State Teachers' Training University

Bachelor in Education, major in English, minor in French

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LANGUAGE & COMPUTER SKILLS

Language Skills Russian (Fluent, Mother Tongue), English (Fluent), French (Proficient)

Computer Skills World, Excel

Social Networks Skills Familiar with LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter

OTHER ACTIVITIES & INTERESTS

Soccer, Running, Yoga

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