Ashley Carpenter

Marketing Manager & Expert Planner at The Simply Elegant Group
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(386) 825-5501
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Greater Chicago Area
Languages
  • Spanish -

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During the time that I worked with Ashley at the Sea Pines resort you could see her qualities shine through. Organised, hard working and passionate about her job Ashley was able to create lifelong memories for all guests at Sea Pines, something we all worked towards as Sea Pines employees. I have no doubt that she would be a valuable asset to any business or job that she is a part of.

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Credentials

  • Global Event Resource - South Asian Event Certification
    Oliveaire Artisan Events & Meetings

Experience

  • The Simply Elegant Group
    • United States
    • Events Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Marketing Manager & Expert Planner
      • Aug 2019 - Present

      *Planning & Executing both local & destination Weddings & Events for clients who have contracted Day-of, Day-of Plus, & Full-Service Packages *Preferred Vendor Program Project Manager *Chicago Branch Styled Shoot Project Manager*Training Project Manager *Aisle Planner Project Manager *Participating in Networking Events & promoting The Simply Elegant Group*Creating, Writing, & Sending Out Simply Elegant Group's Newsletters *Creating, Writing, & Promoting Blogs for The Simply Elegant Group's Website*Project Manager for Simply Elegant's Social Media Outlets including but not limited to Instagram, Facebook, & Pinterest Show less

    • Expert Planner
      • Nov 2015 - Present

      *Promoted from Lead Planner in November 2017.*Managing, planning, and executing successful weddings & events.*Constant and open communication with clients, venues, and vendors. *Organizing, creating, and finalizing all necessary paperwork for each event. *Creating the official workbook that all six branches will be using in 2018.*Member of the Sales Division, and completing sales from start to finish. *Managing & creating budgets, negotiating contracts, and obtaining savings for each client. *Networking & relationship building with various Chicago venues & vendors. Show less

  • Oliveaire Artisan Events & Meetings
    • United States
    • Hospitality
    • Event Architect
      • Feb 2014 - Nov 2015

      *Hired as a Special Events Manager. Promoted in August 2014 to Event Architect. *Organized and executed successful weddings & events. *Contracted through various hotels in the Chicagoland area to represent, sell, plan, and execute various types of events requiring an outside caterer. *Constant and open communication with each client, venue, and vendor. *Created and finalized paperwork necessary for each event. *Networked with various venues and vendors to promote the company. *Updated and enhanced social media outlets, and created email blasts. *Assisted in the creation and execution of "Global Event Resource", a wedding certification program for hospitality professionals. Show less

  • Paulette Wolf Events
    • United States
    • Events Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Full-Time Intern & Event Assistant
      • Aug 2013 - Dec 2013

      *Completed various tasks throughout the execution of each event. *Created and managed all necessary paperwork for each event. *Assisted in the creation of proposals for potential clients. *Participated in staff meetings, client meetings, and conference calls. *Managed an A-List celebrity rider, booking, and transportation for a client's event. *Updated and enhanced all social media outlets. *Performed various secretarial duties. *Completed various tasks throughout the execution of each event. *Created and managed all necessary paperwork for each event. *Assisted in the creation of proposals for potential clients. *Participated in staff meetings, client meetings, and conference calls. *Managed an A-List celebrity rider, booking, and transportation for a client's event. *Updated and enhanced all social media outlets. *Performed various secretarial duties.

  • The Sea Pines Resort
    • United States
    • Hospitality
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Full-time Recreation Intern
      • May 2013 - Sep 2013

      *Planned and executed various types of events for guests staying at the resort. *Completed opening and closing procedures for the fitness center and bike shop. *Participated in meetings with all of the departments for creating and planning various new activities and events for guests. *Worked one-on-one with clients and guests in creating memorable experiences. *Created a promotional video to be posted on all social media outlets. *Performed various secretarial duties. *Planned and executed various types of events for guests staying at the resort. *Completed opening and closing procedures for the fitness center and bike shop. *Participated in meetings with all of the departments for creating and planning various new activities and events for guests. *Worked one-on-one with clients and guests in creating memorable experiences. *Created a promotional video to be posted on all social media outlets. *Performed various secretarial duties.

  • Oliveaire Artisan Events & Meetings
    • United States
    • Hospitality
    • Intern & Event Assistant
      • Mar 2012 - May 2013

      *Assisted Planners in creating various paperwork necessary for completing a successful event. *Contacted various vendors to gain information for the Planner, including their arrival time, set-up requests, day-of contact information, and number of vendor meals required. *Assisted Planners in keeping each event on schedule, and made sure all of the details were exactly how they should be. *Participated in Event Planning & Design Studio meetings. *Updated & enhanced Oliveaire's social media outlets. *Wrote social blogs for website and email blasts on various wedding topics & trends. *Performed various secretarial duties. Show less

  • A Taste of Excellence
    • Events Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Level 2 Employee
      • Aug 2010 - May 2013

      *Assisted the Head Chefs with the preparation of meals. *Delivered catering orders. *Accurately and politely served meals to guests. *Completed documentation of floor stock for accounting and quality purposes. *Assisted in the organization of events. *Assisted the Head Chefs with the preparation of meals. *Delivered catering orders. *Accurately and politely served meals to guests. *Completed documentation of floor stock for accounting and quality purposes. *Assisted in the organization of events.

  • The Baby Fold
    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Volunteer Chairperson
      • Oct 2012 - Jan 2013

      *Managed the gathering of thirteen committee members, & over one-thousand volunteers. *Assisted with the planning & executing "The Festival of Trees"​ event, held at the U.S. Cellular Coliseum, to raise money for the Non-Profit Organization, "The Baby Fold". *Created committee manuals & schedules for the Volunteer Committee Members as well as for the volunteers. *Lead several meetings for organizing this large event. *Trained committee members and volunteers for the events and strategies for success. *Created & distributed brochures, posters & handouts to promote. *Developed social media notifications to promote this event. *Spoke to several classes, organizations, & businesses to promote the event and find sponsors. *Updated the Volunteer Chairperson packet to assist future position holders. Show less

Education

  • Illinois State University
    Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
    2009 - 2013
  • McHenry High School West
    High School Diploma
    2005 - 2009

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