Kayla Antoine Resume
PROFILE SUMMARY
Resourceful and detail-oriented professional, adept at event planning and management, team management, customer service, entertainment coordination, budget management, problem resolution, information gathering, and relationship development. Displays outstanding ability to plan and implement practices and procedures to bring significant improvements in event planning processes towards the successful attainment of goals. Determined to implement earned skills for the rapid growth of a prospective organization.
EXPERTISE AND QUALIFICATIONS
• Proven experience as a Director of Events and Planning. Portfolio of previously managed events. Liaising with clients to identify their needs and to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Event planning, design and production while managing all project delivery elements within time limits.
• Organizing facilities and managing all event’s details such as decor, catering, entertainment, location, invitee list, special guests, equipment, promotional material etc.
• Specifying staff requirements and coordinating their activities. Cooperating with marketing and PR to promote and publicize event. Proposing ideas to improve provided services and event quality.
• Proactively handle any arising issues and troubleshoot any emerging problems on the event day.
Director of Events and Planning | New Life Family Worship Center |May 2017–Present|
• Activity Director for New Life Labor Day Fest
• Plan, approve and monitor event budget and revenue. Create functional strategies and specific objectives for
the sub-function and develop budgets/ policies/ procedures to support the functional infrastructure
• Create and execute various fundraisers including food sales, car wash ticket sales, and festivals.
• Aid in design/creation for upcoming New Life Community Center construction
• Served as an administrator for various social media platforms and print marketing distribution.
Banquet Server | Copeland Tower |July 2018–Present|
• Prepare materials for event set-up and assist with set-up and break down of events.
• Set up buffets with food presentation standards and practices in mind, ensuring safe food handling
performance. Serve appetizers and buss tables at events
• Clean up venue after event ends and assist with inventory, food storage and other closeout tasks.
Fashion Ambassador | New Orleans Fashion Week |Jan. 2018-Mar. 2018|
• Posted regularly on all Fashion Week social media. Assisted at all Fashion Week and sponsored events.
• Involved in email correspondence and phone calls.
• Conducted research on multiple fashion related topics and people. Created and edited Word documents and Excel spreadsheets.
• Edited the Fashion Week Website, wrote a blog, and press releases.
Intern | Your Nutrition Delivered |Feb. 2016-May 2016|
• Created charts and spreadsheets for organized posting schedules.
• Created social media content. Photographed food items for promotional use
Party Hostess | Adventure Quest Laser Tag |June 2016-Mar. 2017|
• Set up parties, hosted, and executed party schedules. Ensured families were entertained and facility
activities ran smoothly. Handled guest concerns and operated attractions.
• Assisted party participants with check in and ensured guests were satisfied with their visit.
Receptionist and Sales Representative | Vector Marketing |Feb. 2016-May 2016|
• Unearthing new sales opportunities through networking and turning them into long term partnerships
• Set up professional appointments and interviews. Answered questions and handled objections
• Sold products and wrote up orders. Remaining in contact with clients in order to understand their needs.
Film Crew | AMC Theatres |June 2013-Aug. 2015|
• Handled guests concerns while keeping a calm demeanor. Assisted in training new hires.
• Ensured everything ran smoothly during shift and assisted in any other positions in needed.
• Greeted all guests and made sure they had a great experience while keeping the facility clean.
EDUCATION
May 2019
Hospitality & Tourism Management, M.S. University of New Orleans
May 2017
Business Administration, BBA Loyola University
Minor in Theater
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Dean’s List, Loyola Alumni Scholarship Recipient
Member of National Society of Leadership and Success, Alcohol Certificate
HIGHLIGHTS
Leadership Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Communications Skills
Strategic Planning
Effective Listening
Service Minded
Problem Solving
Innovative
PROFILE SUMMARY
Resourceful and detail-oriented professional, adept at event planning and management, team management, customer service, entertainment coordination, budget management, problem resolution, information gathering, and relationship development. Displays outstanding ability to plan and implement practices and procedures to bring significant improvements in event planning processes towards the successful attainment of goals. Determined to implement earned skills for the rapid growth of a prospective organization.
EXPERTISE AND QUALIFICATIONS
• Proven experience as a Director of Events and Planning. Portfolio of previously managed events. Liaising with clients to identify their needs and to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Event planning, design and production while managing all project delivery elements within time limits.
• Organizing facilities and managing all event’s details such as decor, catering, entertainment, location, invitee list, special guests, equipment, promotional material etc.
• Specifying staff requirements and coordinating their activities. Cooperating with marketing and PR to promote and publicize event. Proposing ideas to improve provided services and event quality.
• Proactively handle any arising issues and troubleshoot any emerging problems on the event day.
Director of Events and Planning | New Life Family Worship Center |May 2017–Present|
• Activity Director for New Life Labor Day Fest
• Plan, approve and monitor event budget and revenue. Create functional strategies and specific objectives for
the sub-function and develop budgets/ policies/ procedures to support the functional infrastructure
• Create and execute various fundraisers including food sales, car wash ticket sales, and festivals.
• Aid in design/creation for upcoming New Life Community Center construction
• Served as an administrator for various social media platforms and print marketing distribution.
Banquet Server | Copeland Tower |July 2018–Present|
• Prepare materials for event set-up and assist with set-up and break down of events.
• Set up buffets with food presentation standards and practices in mind, ensuring safe food handling
performance. Serve appetizers and buss tables at events
• Clean up venue after event ends and assist with inventory, food storage and other closeout tasks.
Fashion Ambassador | New Orleans Fashion Week |Jan. 2018-Mar. 2018|
• Posted regularly on all Fashion Week social media. Assisted at all Fashion Week and sponsored events.
• Involved in email correspondence and phone calls.
• Conducted research on multiple fashion related topics and people. Created and edited Word documents and Excel spreadsheets.
• Edited the Fashion Week Website, wrote a blog, and press releases.
Intern | Your Nutrition Delivered |Feb. 2016-May 2016|
• Created charts and spreadsheets for organized posting schedules.
• Created social media content. Photographed food items for promotional use
Party Hostess | Adventure Quest Laser Tag |June 2016-Mar. 2017|
• Set up parties, hosted, and executed party schedules. Ensured families were entertained and facility
activities ran smoothly. Handled guest concerns and operated attractions.
• Assisted party participants with check in and ensured guests were satisfied with their visit.
Receptionist and Sales Representative | Vector Marketing |Feb. 2016-May 2016|
• Unearthing new sales opportunities through networking and turning them into long term partnerships
• Set up professional appointments and interviews. Answered questions and handled objections
• Sold products and wrote up orders. Remaining in contact with clients in order to understand their needs.
Film Crew | AMC Theatres |June 2013-Aug. 2015|
• Handled guests concerns while keeping a calm demeanor. Assisted in training new hires.
• Ensured everything ran smoothly during shift and assisted in any other positions in needed.
• Greeted all guests and made sure they had a great experience while keeping the facility clean.
EDUCATION
May 2019
Hospitality & Tourism Management, M.S. University of New Orleans
May 2017
Business Administration, BBA Loyola University
Minor in Theater
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Dean’s List, Loyola Alumni Scholarship Recipient
Member of National Society of Leadership and Success, Alcohol Certificate
HIGHLIGHTS
Leadership Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Communications Skills
Strategic Planning
Effective Listening
Service Minded
Problem Solving
Innovative