Experience

CDLLife.com

• Events Manager

  • Nov 2021 - Present

  Manage all aspects of internal and external event planning meeting strict deadlines and budget demands. Plan and facilitate logistics for a 250+ person industry conference. Oversee client experiences from conception through post-event, managing on-site preparations, production, and event breakdown, ensuring consistent, high-level service throughout all phases. Coordinate with internal staff , clients, vendors, and others to establish needs for events. Serve as liaison to senior level executives and industry leaders throughout the planning process.



Hilton Garden Inn Overland Park

• Events and Catering Manager

  • May 2021 - Nov 2021

  Generated top line revenue for hotel & meeting space by securing new accounts. Maintained existing accounts and executing sales strategies to maximize the profitability of the hotel while maintaining guest satisfaction. Collaborated with vendors, managers, and staff to coordinate the set-up, execution, and teardown of customer events. Generated top line revenue for hotel & meeting space by securing new accounts. Maintained existing accounts and executing sales strategies to maximize the profitability of the hotel while maintaining guest satisfaction. Collaborated with vendors, managers, and staff to coordinate the set-up, execution, and teardown of customer events.



Visit KC

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Partnerships & Events Associate

  • Jul 2019 - Mar 2020

  Coordinated with local restaurant stakeholders regarding registration for the 2020 Restaurant Week to disseminate and obtain information, and to upload vital system data. Assisted with administrative support, planning and execution, event marketing, and other logistics related to internal and external events. Assisted with input and management of event and partner data stored in the Customer Relationship Management. Provided staff coverage for the Visitor Information Center. Served as staff support and work coverage at local events



Union Program Council

• President, After Hours and Films Event Planner

  • Jun 2015 - May 2018

  Oversaw budget of $400,000 for over 200 events a year to ensure efficiency. Planned, coordinated, and executed over 64 successful events for students and community. Redesigned weekly meetings to increase engagement and creativity. Created and negotiated contracts with vendors, performers, and companies. Recruited volunteers and coordinated responsibilities for day-of event. Served at front desk to provide customer service by answering phone and email event inquiries. Oversaw budget of $400,000 for over 200 events a year to ensure efficiency. Planned, coordinated, and executed over 64 successful events for students and community. Redesigned weekly meetings to increase engagement and creativity. Created and negotiated contracts with vendors, performers, and companies. Recruited volunteers and coordinated responsibilities for day-of event. Served at front desk to provide customer service by answering phone and email event inquiries.



Little Apple Renaissance Festival

• Vendor Chairman

  • Aug 2017 - Dec 2017

  Coordinated with Board of Directors and clients to create inaugural festival. Contracted vendors throughout the state to partake in event. Created materials for vendors including guidebook, contracts, and check-out guidelines. Coordinated with Board of Directors and clients to create inaugural festival. Contracted vendors throughout the state to partake in event. Created materials for vendors including guidebook, contracts, and check-out guidelines.



K-State Senior Event Capstone Course

• Assistant Event Planner

  • Aug 2017 - Dec 2017

  Coordinated with PCMA to create a networking and professional development program of local event planners. Created efficient attendee check-in to connect and educate member of the event. Assisted with room diagram, set-up, and move-in for effective meeting flow Coordinated with PCMA to create a networking and professional development program of local event planners. Created efficient attendee check-in to connect and educate member of the event. Assisted with room diagram, set-up, and move-in for effective meeting flow



Kappa Alpha Theta, Delta Eta

• United States
• Investment Management

• Director of Service and Philanthropy

  • Jan 2017 - Dec 2017

  Coordinated event planning and execution for chapter’s semiannual philanthropy events to raise $19,000. Acquired event sponsors by creating sponsorship benefits and communicating event details. Created promotional items through Photoshop, Canva, and various other editing programs. Increased chapter volunteering participation by 2,000 hours in one year. Created and awards banquet to recognize member volunteer accomplishments Coordinated event planning and execution for chapter’s semiannual philanthropy events to raise $19,000. Acquired event sponsors by creating sponsorship benefits and communicating event details. Created promotional items through Photoshop, Canva, and various other editing programs. Increased chapter volunteering participation by 2,000 hours in one year. Created and awards banquet to recognize member volunteer accomplishments



Kansas City Marriott Downtown

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Onsite Event Coordinator Intern

  • May 2017 - Aug 2017

  Point of communication for meeting planners and clients to ensure event expectations were met. Provided support for various tasks and functions for event managers and hotel executives. Developed strong, productive, and professional relationships with client contacts. Conducted tours and walkthroughs with clients and managers to identify areas of improvement and ensure quality. Point of communication for meeting planners and clients to ensure event expectations were met. Provided support for various tasks and functions for event managers and hotel executives. Developed strong, productive, and professional relationships with client contacts. Conducted tours and walkthroughs with clients and managers to identify areas of improvement and ensure quality.



K-State Travel and Dining Auction

• Team Leader and Member

  • Jan 2015 - May 2016

  Managed a team and committees for event coordination to help raise $20,000. Reported to Executive Director to confirm arrangements, solicit donations, and form evaluations. Coordinated donation solicitations from businesses throughout the city. Assisted in registration process to create invitations and save the dates and manage invitation list. Supervised production of an event for over 300 attendees. Recruited and trained team members and volunteers for event production and day-of responsibilities.



Indian Hills Country Club, Mission Hills, KS

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Intern

  • May 2015 - Aug 2015

  Coordinated week long Camp Wigwam for 15 children. Served in various roles throughout my internship including restaurant waitress, event staff, and banquet server Coordinated week long Camp Wigwam for 15 children. Served in various roles throughout my internship including restaurant waitress, event staff, and banquet server