Kerri Hygh
Event Manager at DeMarse Meetings & Events- Claim this Profile
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Afrikaans Limited working proficiency
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Katie Smith
Throughout the past several years, I have worked with Kerri on many projects. I can always rely on her, knowing she produces excellent work. She is someone I consistently go to for professional advice and I genuinely seek her opinion on all aspects of the event industry. I am thankful to have met and worked with Kerri through so many challenging scenarios. She will be an asset to any team who seeks an intelligent employee who always seeks the best possible outcome in any circumstance.
Katie Smith
Throughout the past several years, I have worked with Kerri on many projects. I can always rely on her, knowing she produces excellent work. She is someone I consistently go to for professional advice and I genuinely seek her opinion on all aspects of the event industry. I am thankful to have met and worked with Kerri through so many challenging scenarios. She will be an asset to any team who seeks an intelligent employee who always seeks the best possible outcome in any circumstance.
Katie Smith
Throughout the past several years, I have worked with Kerri on many projects. I can always rely on her, knowing she produces excellent work. She is someone I consistently go to for professional advice and I genuinely seek her opinion on all aspects of the event industry. I am thankful to have met and worked with Kerri through so many challenging scenarios. She will be an asset to any team who seeks an intelligent employee who always seeks the best possible outcome in any circumstance.
Katie Smith
Throughout the past several years, I have worked with Kerri on many projects. I can always rely on her, knowing she produces excellent work. She is someone I consistently go to for professional advice and I genuinely seek her opinion on all aspects of the event industry. I am thankful to have met and worked with Kerri through so many challenging scenarios. She will be an asset to any team who seeks an intelligent employee who always seeks the best possible outcome in any circumstance.
Credentials
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Bachelor of Science in Sport, Entertainment & Event Management
Johnson & Wales UniversityMay, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Journalism Diploma
Cape Peninsula University of TechnologyJun, 2004- Nov, 2024
Experience
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DeMarse Meetings & Events
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United States
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Events Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Event Manager
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Oct 2022 - Present
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Event Coordinator
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Oct 2022 - Present
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Realty ONE Group
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United States
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Real Estate
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700 & Above Employee
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Real Estate Specialist
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Oct 2020 - Jan 2023
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Service Systems Associates
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United States
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Events Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Project and Events Intern/Administrator
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Feb 2019 - Aug 2019
• Assisted the Sales Managers with inputting client leads, liaison and negotiation, creating proposals, site tours and inspections, and creating marketing activations. • Worked with the Catering Events Managers to detail events, create BEO’s and coordinate events on-site. • Implemented updated catering menus and assisted in reviewing marketing techniques and plans via a comprehensive SWOT analysis. • Assisted the Sales Managers with inputting client leads, liaison and negotiation, creating proposals, site tours and inspections, and creating marketing activations. • Worked with the Catering Events Managers to detail events, create BEO’s and coordinate events on-site. • Implemented updated catering menus and assisted in reviewing marketing techniques and plans via a comprehensive SWOT analysis.
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Johnson & Wales University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Assistant to Admissions Event Manager
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Feb 2018 - Feb 2019
• Compiled rooming lists for hotel and residence hall accommodations, BEO’s, and event master files. • Assisted with RFP’s and catering decisions. • Developed marketing materials and participation mementos for all student guests. • Liaised with students, families, residence hall team, and faculty to ensure events success. • Compiled rooming lists for hotel and residence hall accommodations, BEO’s, and event master files. • Assisted with RFP’s and catering decisions. • Developed marketing materials and participation mementos for all student guests. • Liaised with students, families, residence hall team, and faculty to ensure events success.
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Marriott
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Greater Denver Area
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Banquet Server
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May 2017 - May 2018
• Responsible for set up and break down of banquet events, including stocking and serving buffets, attending to guests, and setting up and cleaning up meetings and event rooms for events. • Responsible for set up and break down of banquet events, including stocking and serving buffets, attending to guests, and setting up and cleaning up meetings and event rooms for events.
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XL Millennium Travel
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South Africa
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Travel Arrangements
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1 - 100 Employee
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Conference Coordinator
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Feb 2013 - Dec 2013
• Facilitated start to finish planning and coordination of meetings, conferences, and events with clients, including marketing & event proposals, rooming lists, registration coordination and final billing. • Facilitated start to finish planning and coordination of meetings, conferences, and events with clients, including marketing & event proposals, rooming lists, registration coordination and final billing.
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Hot Shot Events Management
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Cape Town Area, South Africa
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Events Assistant
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Oct 2011 - Feb 2013
• Assisted with setting up and breaking down various events (e.g., launch parties, themed birthday parties, and awards ceremonies), averaging two events per month. • Managed décor and promotional models, and oversaw the running of events on-site. • Assisted with setting up and breaking down various events (e.g., launch parties, themed birthday parties, and awards ceremonies), averaging two events per month. • Managed décor and promotional models, and oversaw the running of events on-site.
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Realtor of Excellence
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United Kingdom
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Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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Administrative and Executive Assistant, and Sales & Marketing Coordinator
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Mar 2005 - Feb 2013
• Executive Assistant to the Director of a Real Estate Agency, attending to various administrative and sales needs. • Managed office administrations, all client handling; from appointment scheduling to new homeowner handover, diary maintenance, and travel and meeting needs, including confidential and financial matters for both company and client interests. • Executive Assistant to the Director of a Real Estate Agency, attending to various administrative and sales needs. • Managed office administrations, all client handling; from appointment scheduling to new homeowner handover, diary maintenance, and travel and meeting needs, including confidential and financial matters for both company and client interests.
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Education
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Johnson & Wales University
Sports, Entertainment & Events Management, Meeting and Event Planning -
Front Range Community College
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Cape Technikon
Diploma, Journalism