Marnie Gomes, CMP
General Manager at River City Events- Claim this Profile
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Janet Bennett
Marnie is a highly skilled thought leader who thrives in a constantly changing environment. She is always professional, calm, asks meaningful questions and provides honest feedback. Very dedicated to serving customers, while building strong teams to ensure the delivery of service excellence. I have tremendous respect for Marnie and enjoy learning her perspective on all aspects of leadership and the events industry.
Jackie Christie
Marnie is excellent in providing top quality convention event planning, including excellent and prompt customer service. Her professionalism and willingness to go the extra mile have made event planning for our organization very effective for many years now. I highly recommend working with Marnie.
Janet Bennett
Marnie is a highly skilled thought leader who thrives in a constantly changing environment. She is always professional, calm, asks meaningful questions and provides honest feedback. Very dedicated to serving customers, while building strong teams to ensure the delivery of service excellence. I have tremendous respect for Marnie and enjoy learning her perspective on all aspects of leadership and the events industry.
Jackie Christie
Marnie is excellent in providing top quality convention event planning, including excellent and prompt customer service. Her professionalism and willingness to go the extra mile have made event planning for our organization very effective for many years now. I highly recommend working with Marnie.
Janet Bennett
Marnie is a highly skilled thought leader who thrives in a constantly changing environment. She is always professional, calm, asks meaningful questions and provides honest feedback. Very dedicated to serving customers, while building strong teams to ensure the delivery of service excellence. I have tremendous respect for Marnie and enjoy learning her perspective on all aspects of leadership and the events industry.
Jackie Christie
Marnie is excellent in providing top quality convention event planning, including excellent and prompt customer service. Her professionalism and willingness to go the extra mile have made event planning for our organization very effective for many years now. I highly recommend working with Marnie.
Janet Bennett
Marnie is a highly skilled thought leader who thrives in a constantly changing environment. She is always professional, calm, asks meaningful questions and provides honest feedback. Very dedicated to serving customers, while building strong teams to ensure the delivery of service excellence. I have tremendous respect for Marnie and enjoy learning her perspective on all aspects of leadership and the events industry.
Jackie Christie
Marnie is excellent in providing top quality convention event planning, including excellent and prompt customer service. Her professionalism and willingness to go the extra mile have made event planning for our organization very effective for many years now. I highly recommend working with Marnie.
Credentials
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Credly Member (Credly)
CredlyAug, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Certified Meeting Planner
Meeting Planners International
Experience
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River City Events
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Canada
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Events Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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General Manager
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Jan 2020 - Present
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Assistant General Manager
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Aug 2018 - Oct 2019
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Director, Sales and Client Services
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Apr 2008 - Aug 2018
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Client Event Manager
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Apr 2008 - Aug 2014
• Coordinate all details regarding events including room set-up, food and beverage, timing of events.• Respond immediately to customer inquiries through both verbal and written communication.• Create and revise room layouts for events as needed.• Provide on-site tours for clients.• Negotiations space contracts and book appropriate event space required by the client.• Provide on-the-spot solutions to customer complaints without jeopardizing the relationship between the client and the Shaw Conference Centre. Complete exit interviews and follow up internally if required.• Prepare monthly forecasts for upcoming events.• Responsible for weekly reports.• Provide direction to support staff and the operational departments.
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Event Planner
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2008 - 2013
AMG Solutions is a local event planning company that has incredibly talented staff who enjoy working in the event planning world and creating events for our clients that are memorable, achievable and professional. Focused on convention and trade show events within Alberta. AMG Solutions is a local event planning company that has incredibly talented staff who enjoy working in the event planning world and creating events for our clients that are memorable, achievable and professional. Focused on convention and trade show events within Alberta.
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Co Owner, Project Manager
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Jun 2004 - Jun 2007
Co-owned a successful event planning company. Co-owned a successful event planning company.
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Education
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2012 - 2012
Convention Industry Council
Certified Meeting Professional (CMP), Meeting and Event Planning -
2011 - 2014
Mount Royal College
Event Management Certificate, Meeting and Event Planning -
1993 - 1996
Grant Macewan College
Bachelor of Arts
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