Lori Messina
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Experience
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Arthur's Creative Events & Catering
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United States
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Event Designer
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Sep 2017 - Present
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Event Director
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Jun 2011 - Sep 2017
The Mezz/The Abbey • Solicit and book social, corporate, and non-profit events • Manage and oversee two event spaces, each over 7,000 square feet • Facilitate walk-through’s, event selections, and construction of events • Responsible for entire design and planning process, client meetings, A/V rentals, floor plans, and payment collections • Hired and supervise over at least five employees and manage all schedules and day-to-day tasks • Communicate with all vendors to ensure event details, such as… Show more • Solicit and book social, corporate, and non-profit events • Manage and oversee two event spaces, each over 7,000 square feet • Facilitate walk-through’s, event selections, and construction of events • Responsible for entire design and planning process, client meetings, A/V rentals, floor plans, and payment collections • Hired and supervise over at least five employees and manage all schedules and day-to-day tasks • Communicate with all vendors to ensure event details, such as load in/load out • Schedule maintenance for both venues as well as set up and break down • Hired as part-time employee after internship • Hired as full-time employee, and promoted from Event Coordinator Show less
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Orlando Magic
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United States
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Spectator Sports
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400 - 500 Employee
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Guest Services
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Sep 2012 - May 2014
• Assist set up and breakdown for club and premium levels • Welcome and direct guests to proper arena locations • Help guests with service needs and resolve any possible situations
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Server
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Jun 2008 - Jan 2013
• Prepare orders for customers and stocks materials • Manage front of house and handle customers on a regular basis • Operate cash register, nightly deposits, and familiar with associated technology • One of less the half of staffed trained in cash handling functions
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Orlando Science Center
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United States
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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100 - 200 Employee
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Intern
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Jan 2012 - Apr 2012
Meeting and Events Department • Construct contracts, work orders, and payments with clients and vendors • Coordinate day of aspects of event done correctly from set up to break down • Provide details and descriptions of venue during site selection process with clients • Use Microsoft Office products for contract and floor plan creation
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Intern
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Aug 2010 - May 2011
• Responsible for schedules regarding deliveries for events • Maintain Intelevent software schedules, an online communication service for all events throughout the company • Manage contact database through use of Microsoft Excel • Coordinate vendors, load-in, registration, and attended annual networking event
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Education
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University of Central Florida
Science, Event Managment Major, Hospitality Minor