Experience

All in Good Taste Productions

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Event Coordinator

  • Apr 2019 - Oct 2019

  Successfully managed all aspects of event planning engagement, from quoting through execution Coordinated the planning of multiple events simultaneously, such as private meetings, conferences, weddings, and special events Assisted in planning the company’s largest event to date for 1,500 guests Fielded all inquiries and developed comprehensive quotes for potential new clients Sent all contracts, proposals, and invoices to clients in a timely manner Communicated with rental companies, venues, clients, and staff on a daily basis Worked directly with business owner to participate in client meetings and site visits Accommodated clients’ budget requirements and served as their point of contact through the entire planning process Coordinated event setup and break down, negotiated contracts, and developed interpersonal connections with clients, vendors, and venues Consistently adhered to strict deadlines Staffed parties, coordinated payroll and communicated event details to staff members prior to events Contracted with third-party resources to provide rentals, entertainment, and event support Collaborated with kitchen staff to write menus and determine event service style Created event timelines to facilitate the successful flow of service and entertainment Initiated decor proposals and acted as a liaison between clients and decor department Processed deposits and payments by check and/or credit card Securely managed and maintained company and client records in physical and electronic filing system Balanced the business owners personal and business calendar Utilized software tools such as Microsoft Office, Excel, Publisher, Total Party Planner and Staff Mate Show less



B52 Cafe

• United States
• Restaurants
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Administrative Assistant and Bookkeeper

  • Nov 2018 - Apr 2019

  Collect vendor invoices, bills and receipts and enter into Quickbooks Communicate with vendors about outstanding payments, credits and/or billing inconsistencies Reconcile vendor statements with business records in Quickbooks Reconcile business bank statements with transactions listed in Quickbooks and input missing information Process and run payroll for both B52 Cafe and owner’s other business Create and send invoices to outside businesses Track cost of goods through pricing comparison spreadsheet Continual data entry Print checks and pay bills Make bank deposits Process new employees and paperwork into system Responsible for creating and implementing allergen information documents for front of house staff Provide general organizational support Experience with Quickbooks, Breadcrumb, ADP, Excel and Google Drive Show less



Umi and Soba

• Server/Private Party Server

  • Jun 2015 - Apr 2019

  Provide guests with excellent customer service in an upscale restaurant environment Ensure service runs smoothly and efficiently Present a welcoming and warm atmosphere upon guest arrival Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment Maintain a friendly and professional demeanor throughout service Seamlessly facilitate the coordination of dinner service in a timely manner Accommodate special requests Act as a liaison between the kitchen staff and customers’ needs Entrusted to train new staff Show less



Shadyside Chamber Of Commerce

• United States
• Advertising Services

• Shadyside Farmer's Market Manager

  • Jun 2017 - Oct 2017

  Researched, recruited and enrolled 23 vendors to participate in market Coordinated payments, scheduling, cancellations, and last minute availability for vendors Managed and maintained Excel database of farmers and vendors, their contact information, and any licenses or permits each vendor possessed Booked live entertainment and daily activities for customers Secured vendors’ commitment through an application process, vendor agreement, and payment invoices Supervised daily market operations and ensured operations ran smoothly Organized and coordinated weekly market layout and efficiently assigned vendors to their designated stall Served as a representative of the market to vendors, consumers and the community Acted as a liaison to the market’s governing body, providing accounting and performance reports and updates using Google Suite Resolved disputes and unexpected setbacks that arose Communicated market policies, activities, rules and weekly updates to vendors, keeping them informed throughout the season Maintained a fun and flexible atmosphere for vendors and consumers and a positive relationship with individual vendors Oversaw setup and breakdown procedures Created and maintained an Instagram account, @ShadysidefarmersmarketPGH, to keep the community aware and engage Show less



EBSCO Information Services

• United States
• Information Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Competitive Analysis Coordinator

  • May 2014 - Dec 2014

  Created and maintained all marketing title lists for EBSCO databases to ensure clients would always see up to date titles and additions to their database purchases Ensured the timely data entry of marketing comparisons Responsible for the creation of all competitor comparisons to be utilized as key selling tools for the worldwide sales force which led to significant growth in sales Compiled, updated and loaded both EBSCO and competitor database information onto company comparison software to ensure clients of the quality and quantity of our publication titles Worked on specialized and custom marketing projects regarding database content and analysis Updated marketing pages on company website Show less



Petagogy Pittsburgh

• Marketing Coordinator

  • Jun 2011 - Dec 2011

  Assisted in the organization and facilitation of “Yappy Hour” events at Petagogy’s Shadyside location including contacting breweries, and wineries for event sponsorship Provided planning support for business’ annual anniversary parties by working with local Pittsburgh businesses to help promote the event Drafted articles for monthly newsletter emailed to more than 4,500 contacts via Constant Contact Drafted blog posts for promotion on store’s website and social media sites to raise store awareness Managed social media postings and responses on Facebook (more than 4,262 “likes”) and Twitter (more than 713 followers) Drafted text for store’s website, www.petagogy.com Managed daily store operations, including assisting customers, operating cash register, readying the store for opening and closing, and checking inventory Assisted with merchandising and creating product displays for pet food, treats, and accessories Contacted companies to have Petagogy listed on their websites as a retailer carrying their products Show less