Event Coordinator

LAURA A. BEAUMONT

***** ********** **. ***. *** Austin, TX 78759 512-***-**** ***********@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

Seeking a unique Event Coordinator opportunity in an Educational environment with a creative vision and lucrative future, that utilizes my excellent communication and organizational skills.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Marketing Skills

• Developed and implemented marketing and sales campaigns; resulting in 50% increase in yearly event sales.

• Evaluated target markets, presented strategies and closed over 85% of sales opportunities.

• Proposed, sold and promoted monthly events outside of company; through cold-calling, active Chamber of Commerce participation and strong relationship skills with various industry vendors.

Communication Skills

• Promoted products and services, generated leads, initiated and grew sales.

• Established and improved client communications; maintaining long-term relationships.

• Addressed customer inquiries; proposed suggestions; identified and resolved conflicts.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both internally to organization and externally with client companies, contractors, and suppliers.

Business Administrative and Management Skills

• Trained, supervised and evaluated staff members. Initiated employee incentives to create positive workplace atmosphere; dropping turnover rates to an average 8%

• A proficient; demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and all Internet research functions.

• Achieved Management duties through training in all aspects of corporate guidelines.

• Excellent organizational skills, ability to multitask and perform under time-sensitive deadlines.

WORK HISTORY

FOX AND HOUND ENGLISH PUB & GRILLE, Event Coordinator Canton, Ohio / Houston, Texas Nov. 05-Present

• Coordinate special events and manage outside marketing. Target local businesses through specialized campaigns. Leadership duties include delegating tasks between servers, hosts, managers, and kitchen staff. Manage inventory and control costs. ACHIEVEMENTS: Personally averaged 20-30% of the site’s weekly sales. Increased Event sales revenue growth by 50% over last year. Consistently the top 5 sales in the company, nationwide.

MONTESSORI CHILDREN’S SCHOOL OF KEY WEST, Teacher Assistant Key West, Fl Sept.05-Oct. 05

• Assisted Montessori teacher in classroom designed to support the needs of the child for purposeful activity. Worked with children on art projects during daycare. Monitored playground activities, and developed a full understanding of Montessori methods.

GEIGER KEY GRILLE AND MARINA, Customer Service/ Team Leader Key West, Fl Feb.05-Oct.05

• Developed Customer Service procedures across all company sectors; while maintaining dual Leadership roles as Head Bartender and New Hire trainer. Responsible for opening and closing duties. Assisted with children’s after school kayak program.

GERALD ADAMS ELEMENTARY, Teacher Aide Key West, Fl Jan. 05-May 05

• Assisted Exceptional Student Education Teachers in intimate classroom setting. Worked one-on-one with students in all subjects of study, focused mainly on Reading and Phonics. Developed creative individual learning methods through observation.

EDUCATION

Kent State University- Bachelor of General Studies – English and Public Relations Focus. May 2003

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