Katie Comber
Senior Wedding Coordinator at The Ravenswood- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Duke of Edinburgh's Award
The Duke of Edinburgh's AwardJun, 2017- Nov, 2024
Experience
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The Ravenswood
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United Kingdom
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Wedding Coordinator
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Mar 2022 - Present
Alongside all the tasks noted below as a Wedding Coordinator, I have numerous additional tasks as the Senior Wedding Coordinator at The Ravenswood. These include, but are not limited to:- Leading and having the managerial responsibility of a team of 3 other Wedding Coordinators, monitoring their work and ensuring they are keeping to a high company standard- Making sure good communication is maintained between all departments, as well as monitoring their standard of work- Assisting our Sales Team when an extra person is needed to conduct show rounds for prospective couples- Organising all shifts for my team, to guarantee a fair work load and helping them maintain a work life balance- Monthly meetings with suppliers to discuss the services they are providing, and then briefing our team following this- Introduce new ideas to the company to increase income (hire items, additional food/drink options etc.)- Train other members of staff from different venues within The Gilchrist Collection and show them how we plan/coordinate weddings- Encouraging a fun yet professional working environment- Offer support for all members of our team, assisting them with anything they may need additional help with- Applying for all TENs licenses- Help to recruit new members of our company Show less
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Wedding Coordinator
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Sep 2019 - Present
As one of the busiest exclusive venues in the South East, I coordinate around 70 weddings per year. My promotion to this role came in recognition of my outstanding communication skills, leadership and organisational ability.- Assisting booked couples (up to 4 years in advance) with their plans, recommending suppliers and welcoming them back to the venue for tours, whether that be to refresh their memory, with suppliers or family. - Organising Food Tasting sessions for our couples, being there on the day to help answer any questions regarding their F&B or general wedding questions. - Booking couples in for a Final Details Meeting, creating a bespoke online wedding form for the couple including questions about all the details needed, to fill out prior to our meeting to save time for both parties, and also a bespoke online table plan form. - Creating a detailed schedule of the day, function details and organise staffing. - Collecting PLI's from suppliers.- Coordinating the day, delegating tasks, managing staff and greeting and directing guests. - Communicating with the Accommodation's Team and Housekeeping to ensure bedrooms are ready and linen is fresh for any table cloth/napkin replacements that may be needed.- Setting up on the morning of the wedding, preparing the ceremony area, ensuring the seating plan and place names are perfectly aligned with the kitchen details. - Being logistically focused, ensuring photographer does not over run and affect food service time, making sure the couple are announced in and seated ready to be served.- Organise speeches and delegate the task of serving toasting drinks. - Hand over to the Evening Duty Manager, create a seamless transition into the evening. ...and everything else that happens and needs to be done on a wonderful wedding day! Show less
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Wedding Assistant
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Jun 2017 - Sep 2019
- Setting up the tables on the morning of the wedding, listening to the couple carefully and bringing their vision to life with meticulous care. - Working closely with external suppliers, making them feel welcome and directing them to where they need to be and when, if the Wedding Coordinator was busy elsewhere. - Being immediately available to the Wedding Coordinator, should they need assistance. - Guiding staff when they are looking lost on what to do, ensuring everyone has a task.- Assisting F&B: calling the food for service, ensuring everyone receives the correct food choice (either their chosen dish or an adapted dish suitable for their dietary requirements), preparing canapé trays and organising the correct reception drinks. - Helping guests find their way quickly, yet attentively. - Organising a room flip on the evening of the wedding, between the wedding breakfast and evening reception - helping the team, ensuring the room is transformed on time for guests to be welcomed back in.This role gave me my initial passion for the Wedding and Event's Industry. It enabled me to build fantastic rapports with suppliers and gain extensive knowledge of the industry at a young age. Show less
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Education
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2019 - 2020
The Event Academy
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2012 - 2019
Imberhorne Secondary School & Sixth Form
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