Event Manager
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Event Manager

SPECTRUM CONCESSIONS, MO POP FESTIVAL, DETROIT, MI

Bartender, July 2019 – Present

Greet guests in a friendly manner.
Check identification to verify legal drinking age.
Answer questions about beverages being served and help with recommendations.
Process transactions using a POS system and collect payment via cash or credit cards.
Prepare and serve beverages to guests.

HOPCAT, ROYAL OAK, MI

Expo & Food Runner, May 2019 – Present

Ensuring the efficient flow of orders from the waiters to the kitchen.
Ensuring orders are being prepared with correct priority.
Safely deliver correct items to guests.
Maintain clean and organized kitchen and workstation.

CONVENTION & SHOW SERVICES, INC., DETROIT, MI

Event Coordinator , Oct 2018 – Feb 2019

Assist Director of Sales & Operations with the planning and execution of general contracting
services for conventions & tradeshows at COBO Center.
Maintain relationships with clients and vendors.
Oversight of union labor, material handling, event installation, overall production, and dismantle.
Communicate with exhibiting display houses and lighting companies to coordinate teamster labor
for the following days. Teamster union labor is responsible for the operation of HiLo's and the
moving of freight.

SERRA CHEVROLET, SOUTHFIELD, MI

Delivery Coordinator, Jun 2018 – Oct 2018

Coordinated with the sales team to finish customer deliveries.
Served as the "Technology Expert", I became very knowledgeable of the wide line of
product/vehicles, and their various levels of trim and included features and technologies.
Communicated with customers daily, guiding them through their finalized paperwork, and
teaching them about the features and technology in their new vehicle.
Utilized CDK Global CRM Software to keep track of customer history and potential sales leads.

SERRA AUTOMOTIVE, TRAVERSE CITY, MI

Sales Porter, Jan 2018 – Jun 2018

Maintained over 500 new and used vehicles for Serra Traverse City Audi, Volkswagen, Cadillac,
and Subaru.

THE HOMESTEAD RESORT, GLEN ARBOR, MI

Group Sales Coordinator, May 2017 – Dec 2017

Assisted Group Sales Manager with the detailing of event orders, entering data from RFP's and
client notes into Salesforce CRM to generate banquet event orders for client signatures, and staff
distribution and setup.
Coordination of small events, corporate outings, family reunions, association meetings, and
concerts.
Day-of-Coordination of 8 full weddings from ceremony rehearsal through the cutting of the cake.
Supervision of banquet servers and kitchen staff to ensure proper event setup and food service.
Catering coordination of multiple events at a time.

Education:
CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
MOUNT PLEASANT, MI
B.A. Commercial Recreation & Event Management with a Marketing Minor (Dec 2017)

Additional Skills:
Adaptability
Attention to Detail
Creative Problem Solving
Communication
Customer Service
Event Management
Food & Beverage Service
Interpersonal Skills
MS Office & OS X
Organization
POS Systems
Time Management

References:
SAM TANARI, OWNER & PRESIDENT, CONVENTION & SHOW SERVICES, INC.
------------ - Former boss
MIKE GALLACHER, PRODUCTION MANAGER, PRODUCTION RESOURCE GROUP (PRG)
------------ - Former client
AL AHO, SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER, CZARNOWSKI
------------ - Former client