Project Manager/ Meeting Planner

LA SONIA HOLMES, CMP

**** *. **** ****** ******, WA 98404 Phone: 206-***-**** ******.*******@*****.***

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Plan, consult and oversee the coordination of education related events, programs and classes; ensure that event service needs (facilities, catering, signage, displays, course materials and audio visual equipment) are met and that activities are conducted in accordance with applicable standards.

Plan and execute corporate and social events ranging from 5-500 persons. Processed proposals, letters, event orders and bookings. Identified client needs and provided information on room availability and catering options.

Made recommendations related to event content, speakers, event space, facilities, technology, equipment, materials, catering and on-site necessities. Conducted Hotel contract negotiations and site inspections.

Management of up to 20 Event Planning. Ensured that employees were qualified and properly trained to perform assigned job duties

PERFORMANCE REVIEWS & ACCOLADES

“I can not speak highly enough about La Sonia’s organizational skill, attention to detail and her sheer persistence. She is a skilled negotiator and her work has resulted in significant dollar savings.”

John Mueller, Director of Education

“La Sonia provided exemplary service as the business supervisor responsible for oversight of event planning to include location identification, contract negotiation, catering, course materials preparation, audio-visual aids, and communication.”

Gloria Brigham, Education Manager, Franciscan Health System

CORE COMPENTENCIES

Leadership Skills Organization Problem Solving

Communication Project Management Attention to Detail

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

REGIONAL SUPERVISOR EVENT PLANNING/OPERATIONS 2007 - PRESENT

FRANCISCAN HEALTH SYSTEM, TACOMA, WA

Provide leadership and direction to 10 direct reports that facilitate the logistics for all education courses. Plan regional course offerings that include employee events, new hire orientation and job fairs. Ensure that all staff is compliant and up to date with Learn Management System Classes, Licenses and Certifications.

Negotiate, execute and administer multiple contracts/agreements; serve as principle liaison between contractors, organizers, faculty with regard to all facets of logistical operation support of multiple programs and events.

Participate in budget planning and administration; coordinate and administer the purchasing of supplies and equipment; review invoices for accuracy, explain variances in profit and loss statements.

DIRECTOR OF CATERING 2005 - 2006

DOUBLETREE HOTELS, TUKWILA, WA

Facilitated, booked and managed events planned for corporate and social clients. Supervised 15 banquet event staff and 3 Catering Sales Managers

Stayed abreast of organizational initiatives, changing needs/priorities and regulatory requirements; identified opportunities to enhance or improve current processes, customer service and effectiveness.

Develop and update standards, procedures and/or general communications.

CATERING SALES MANAGER 2002 - 2005

EMBASSY SUITES HOTEL-BELLEVUE, WA

Planned Corporate and Social Events that included site selection, menu planning and decoration.

Approved invoices and bills related to each event and responded to post event surveys and/or comments.

EDUCATION

DEVRY UNIVERSITY, CHICAGO, IL 2013

BACHELOR OF ARTS/SCIENCE BUSINESS HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

Introduction to Hospitality Management, Foundations of Hotel Management, Meeting and Event Management

INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS

MEETING PROFESSIONALS INTERNATIONAL(MPI)

Communications

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