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versatile professional eager to contribute comprehensive background toward actively supporting the employer in optimizing performance.

 

profile

 

• talented meeting planner offering over 5 years of solid and progressive experience in the hospitality industry, including event planning, meeting coordination and guest services.
• in depth expertise establishing date, selecting sites, coordinating lodging/transportation, location support, d cor, catering, and event cleanup.
• adept at blending strong decision-making abilities with outstanding organizational skills, solid leadership attributes, and successful interpersonal relationship-building techniques.
• apply sharp problem-solving proficiencies, intelligent business acumen, and cost-effective strategies, along with exceptional written and verbal communication skills, to any professional environment.
• demonstrate strong abilities in handling multiple projects simultaneously, meeting tight deadlines, and working in a fast-paced professional environment.
• dynamic communication, critical thinking, problem solving, and relationship management skills.

 

professional experience

 

banquet administrative assistant/executive assistant the peabody memphis                                2007-present

• sharp business acumen and experience in managing broad scope of banquet operations, from coordinating schedule and managing banquet office to inventory control and expense control.
• actively serve as liaison between meeting planner, staff and all departments, facilitating productive communication to ensure quality services to all clientele.
• serving as assistant to the director of banquets, food/beverage director and all food and beverage staff, oversee the equipment, decor, entertainment, and reservations for special events.
• successfully create and implement a reservation system with zero wait time for over 800 guests.

 

paraprofessional school district 158                                                                                                         2001-2006

• serving as program aide, guided special needs students in academic activities tailored to individual learning needs.

 

executive assistant the palmer house hilton                                                                                 1998-1999

• consistently ensured delivery of quality guest services vital to sustaining and growing loyal clientele base.

 

executive assistant the drake hotel                                                                                                           1995-1998

• skillfully supporting general manager, executive assistant manager, controller and director of public relations by organizing internal meetings, coordinating travel, report preparation, and monthly billing.

 

executive assistant radisson suite hotel                                                                                                   1992-1995

• tasked with preparing press releases, organizing blood drives, preparing reports, and administrative functions.

 

sales assistant swissotel                                                                                                                           1990-1992

• successfully steered sales/marketing operations to generate high volume growth and revenue for a 632-room hotel in the navy-north pier area.

 

executive assistant marchetti special events                                                                                            1989-1990

• effectively coordinated all administrative operations for the special events and public relations office, servicing como inn restaurant, galleria marchetti, montefiori, international auto, and chicago historic races.

 

professional education

 

associate s of arts in liberal arts triton college                                                                                                date

graduate illinois real estate school                                                                                                                              date