Experience

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  STL Wedding Celebrant

  • Greater St. Louis Area

  • Certified Life Cycle Celebrant

    • Jan 2016 - Present
    • Greater St. Louis Area

    Creating and officiating personalized, unique wedding ceremonies for all couples.www.thelovestoryteller.com

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  Signed Sealed Delivered Events + Weddings

  • St Louis, Missouri, United States

  • Owner

    • Apr 2024 - Present
    • St Louis, Missouri, United States

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  Ces and Judy's Catering

  • St Louis, Missouri, United States

  • Senior Catering & Event Manager / Marketing Coordinator

    • Jan 2014 - Sep 2021
    • St Louis, Missouri, United States

    Sales and Event ManagementWedding Management - Coordinate and execute ceremonies and receptions.Onsite Event Management - making presence known to client during each event and present to solve issues and/or suggest alternatives.Preparation of BEOs to client specifications, diagrams, audio-visual requirements, VIP amenity requestsPrepare documentation of events to client specifications, and distribute to appropriate departments in timely mannerListening and Communication with client to identify aspects of each event that will deliver their ideal event within budgetary, social or religious boundaries.Interaction with kitchen staff to communicate needs for each event and ensure all dietary restrictions and allergen issues are addressed prior to event.Staff Oversight and ManagementEvent and Decor DesignManage rentals, decor and outside vendorsWork closely with other event industry professionals to ensure each client has the best possible experience with their team.Billing, Invoicing, Payment Collection

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  Saint Louis Zoo

  • Saint Louis, MO

  • Special Event Facilitator

    • Mar 2013 - Dec 2013
    • Saint Louis, MO

    Facilitate public events such as ZOOFARI, Jungle Boogie, Jammin at the Zoo, Make Tracks for the Zoo, and Wild Lights.Manage and oversee volunteers, vendors, interns and overall guest experience.Work with committees and boards to properly execute events.

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  Lucky You Productions, LLC

  • Greater St. Louis Area

  • Co-Owner, Wedding and Event Coordinator, Lead Floral Designer

    • Mar 2008 - 2013
    • Greater St. Louis Area

    Event and Wedding CoordinationLead Floral & Event DesignerFashion Show Producer for Saint Louis Fashion Week, Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital, and Friends of Kids with Cancer, and Creator/Coordinator for Pins & Needles Fashion Show Managed merchandising and volunteers with Grand Center, Inc. for First Night and Dancing in the Streets Festivals for numerous years.Worked closely with industry vendors to keep all involved knowledgeable of all aspects of the event related to their services, as well as offer recommendations of vendors to each client.Non-profit Event ManagerProject and Client ManagementOnsite Event ManagementWorked in collaboration with a business partner for advertising, budgeting, bookkeeping, staff management and hiring.

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  Grand Center, Inc.

  • Saint Louis, MO

  • Event Management Consultant - First Night and Dancing in the Street

    • 2008 - 2013
    • Saint Louis, MO

    Manage hospitality for production crew, over 200 volunteers, police staff and entertainment. Manage and oversee merchandise and ticket sales.Recruit and manage volunteers, including coordination of volunteer training.

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  Tarlov Associates Inc

  • Los Angeles, California

  • Executive Administrative Assistant / Event Coordinator

    • 2005 - 2007
    • Los Angeles, California

    Oversaw daily office management Personal Assistant to the PresidentManaged RSVP and Mailings for large scale eventsProject and client managementWork with accounting department on budgetary aspects of projects and office expensesOnsite event managementWorked with celebrities and agents with discretion and professionalismResearched and booked venues- along with all aspects of events including catering, layout, permits, etc. Managed large-scale auctions and donations. Clients include: LA Gay and Lesbian Center, Alzheimer's Association, Harold Pump Foundation, St. Jude's Hospital, and many more. Venues include: The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles, The Wynn Hotel in Las Vegas, The Playboy Mansion in Los Angeles, as well as others.