Experience

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  Elevated Experiences Travel Planning & Conc...

  • Geyserville, California, United States

  • Travel Planning & Concierge - Owner

    • Aug 2016 - Present
    • Geyserville, California, United States

    • Develop, plan and executes travel itineraries pre-trip, on-site and post coordination. • Manage program budgets, invoicing and schedule of payments.• Develop and manage internal tracking documents and procedures.• Booking and management of flights, lodging, venues, food & beverage, transpor...

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  Some Like It Classic

  • Scottsdale, Arizona Area

  • Wedding Planner & Event Designer

    • Sep 2015 - Present
    • Scottsdale, Arizona Area

    • Seamlessly planned and executed weddings and social events.• Created, managed and maintained event checklists and timelines for multiple events simultaneously.• Worked with clients and other event professionals via phone, email and in person.• Researched and organized fun activities in the area...

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  Enterprise Events Group

  • San Rafael, CA

  • Operations Project Manager

    • Nov 2014 - Jun 2015
    • San Rafael, CA

    • Planed, developed and executed program operations.• Managed event budgets up to $1M, invoicing and schedule of payments. • Responsible for overseeing all communication with each client. • Liaison with internal departments (research & development, registration, IS & accounting.)• Coordin...

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  A Savvy Event

  • Sonoma, Ca

  • Senior Wedding Planner

    • Dec 2010 - Jun 2015
    • Sonoma, Ca

    • Seamlessly planned and executed events, both professional (corporate) and social (weddings, etc.)• Developed training and mentor program for all new planners.• Managed budgets up to $300,000 for over 350 attendees.• Booked and managed all event vendors.• Created, managed and maintained event ch...

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  LIFT For Teens-NonProfit

  • San Francisco Bay Area

  • Event Director

    • 2010 - 2011
    • San Francisco Bay Area

    • Organized first annual fundraiser/ donor appreciation event.• Planed, assisted and collaborated on event ideas and coordination.• Set up systems, processes and updated Google Docs.• Served as primary point of contact for all vendors.• Assisted in event fundraising for live and silent auctions.

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  Creative Occasions

  • Novato, CA

  • Wedding/Event Coordinator Apprentice & Assistant

    • 2008 - 2010
    • Novato, CA

    • Assisted and collaborated with head Wedding Planner on event ideas and planning.• Assisted in the creative design of company’s blogs and website.• Attended and took notes during client and site meetings.• Used Wedding Manager software.• Worked on site as assistant during event rehearsals and da...

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  NAU Gateway Student Success Center

  • Flagstaff, Arizona Area

  • Senior Administrative Assistant

    • 2008 - 2009
    • Flagstaff, Arizona Area

    • Answered over 100+ calls a day.• Initial point of contact for students, parents, and staff for procedural questions.• Assisted with mass mailings, signage, forms maintenance, inventory and periodic file purging.• Used Outlook Calendar and software to check-in appointments and special events att...

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  Northern Arizona University Athletics

  • Flagstaff, Arizona Area

  • Administrative Assistant (Football Department)

    • 2006 - 2007
    • Flagstaff, Arizona Area

    • Managed multi-line phone system.• Prepared department documents and coordinated mass mailings.• Revamped departments filing system for improved efficiency.• Utilized the FileMaker Pro data system for football recruiting.