Experience

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  Major Attraction Salon

  • Atlanta, Georgia, United States

  • Salon Owner

    • Jan 2018 - Present
    • Atlanta, Georgia, United States

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  Chef Ashley Inc.

  • Atlanta, Georgia, United States

  • Event Team Coordinator

    • Nov 2017 - Dec 2018
    • Atlanta, Georgia, United States

    • Negotiated and secured favorable contracts with vendors and suppliers.• Oversaw event day tasks and responded to last-minute changes and challenges. • Managed event planning and execution using strong attention to detail and communication skills. • Developed calendar, tracking tasks to achieve event objectives.• Scheduled and monitored event staff to facilitate quality service.• Established and maintained good working relationships with venue managers and suppliers.• Served as first point of contact for all deliveries and vendor pick-ups. Conferred with staff at chosen event site to coordinate details.•. Coordinated services for events, such as accommodation and transportation for participants, facilities, catering, signage, displays, special needs requirements, printing, and event security.

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  James H. Rainwater Conference Center

  • Event Coordinator

    • Sep 2016 - Jun 2017

    • Provided effective communication and support to the Director of Sales & Events and Conference Sale Manager.• Fostered and maintained relationships with key clients to support loyalty.• Provided strong customer service by greeting and building relationships with key clients.• Answered client questions and concerns and escalated larger problems to managers.• Responsible for filing event documentation for the sales, catering, accounting, and event services departments.• Represented brand during special events, customer interactions and sales.• Oversaw event day tasks and responded to last-minute changes and challenges.• Responsible for coordinating and facilitating leadership meetings with the VLCCCTA.• Arranged availability of audio-visual equipment, transportation, displays, and other event needs.• Developed calendar, tracking tasks to achieve event objectives.• Directed administrative details, such as , dissemination of promotional materials, and responses to inquiries.• Promoted conference, convention and trade show services by performing tasks such as meeting with professional and trade associations and producing brochures and other publications.• Inspected event facilities to ensure that conformed to customer requirements.

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  Black Crow Media

  • Social Media and Public Relations Intern

    • Mar 2016 - Aug 2016

    -Monitored and observed social media accounts for WXHT Hot 102.7 and WSTI Start 105.3 . -Kept track of social media activity. -Maintained media relations with listeners via Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. -Wrote news stories and business spotlights for online news source, ValdostaToday.com

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  Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber of Commerce

  • Valdosta, Ga

  • Public Relations Intern

    • Jun 2015 - Oct 2015
    • Valdosta, Ga

    - Assisted with Ambassador Program- Assisted with coordination of ribbon cuttings and groundings- Drafted press releases for ribbon cuttings- Contacted Leading Business of the Week recipients - Updated Chamber websites: Ribbon Cuttings, Chamber 101, and events - Updated Chamber website(s) as needed for programs- Recorded Ambassador points - Helped load photos to Flickr site and implement creative ways to share photos