Event Sales Coordinator

• Dec 2016 - Present

Sales and Events Manager

• Jan 2016 - Dec 2016

Sales and Events Manager

• Nov 2014 - Jan 2016

• Obtaining leads from a variety of sources and successfully converting a high percentage of these into confirmed bookings. • Booking and hosting up to 20 venue inspections on a weekly basis. This consists of providing guests with a detailed tour of the venues, discussing their plans and event specifications in depth and ensuring that all needs are met and questions are answered. • Following up venue inspections with customised quotes. This includes collating all important information gathered from the inspection and providing a clear and precise costing based on everything conferred. • Following up on all potential clients regularly. This will often result in revision of quotes, dealing with negotiation and often second or third inspections prior to bookings being confirmed. • Events management and coordination from initial booking through to execution of events. • Working with the clients to prepare run sheets, floorplans and all other necessary event documentation. • Conducting menu tastings and providing recommendations regarding food and beverage selections. • Liaising with a variety of external suppliers. • Conducting final meetings with clients up to 2 weeks prior to ensure all details are covered and preparing final invoices. • Overseeing set up and preparations for each event on the day. • Company representation/spokesperson for radio interviews and magazine articles. Show less

Events and Promotions Specialist

• Aug 2014 - Nov 2014

• Leading and coordinating external marketing activities across 15 retail stores • Liaising with store managers and 2ICs to design weekly and monthly marketing goals and targets • Monitoring KPIs across relevant stores to create balanced and appropriate marketing strategies • Liaising with shopping centre managements to increase marketing traction centre wide • Creating and maintaining business partnerships with like-minded organisations • Planning and executing cross promotional events with a range of business partners Show less

Event Coordinator

• Jun 2012 - Aug 2014

• Client support from first enquiry through until the event (Corporate, Private and Weddings) • Providing recommendations regarding menu selections • Suggesting appropriate venues suitable for a variety of functions • Creating and maintaining business partnerships with regular venues and suppliers • Creating necessary documentation including event sheets and floor plans • Briefing European Catering onsite event supervisors and ancillary staff prior to event • Preparing sales projections each week for the head Chef and head of operations • Allocation of supervisors and staff through preparation of events roster Show less

Assistant Events Manager

• Sep 2009 - Jun 2012

• Point of contact from client’s first enquiry through to execution of event • Providing recommendations regarding outdoor venues and packages • Preparing customised packages and quotes for prospective clients • Invoicing clients • Undergoing site inspections • Supervision and execution of wedding set ups and catering services • Assisting with logistics and allocation of different vans and equipment • Data entry and use of MYOB accounting software Show less