Sara Abrams

Assistant Director of Events at Moody College of Communication
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Austin, Texas, United States, US
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Jason Freshly

Sara has been involved with the Texas Belles at UT and while I was there to speak about catering management, she took the initiative to approach me to ask more questions and inquire about becoming an intern with Royal Fig. Sara was an amazing intern and loved asking questions to gain further knowledge and insight into the event industry. Sara attended numerous client meetings and events while working with Royal Fig. She gained valuable insight into the logistics and skills required to put on a wedding or event by asking questions and jumping in to help out at any point. It was a pleasure having Sara intern with Royal Fig and I look forward to seeing great things from her as she continues her professional career.

Andrew A.

Sara was a great help to me as my intern during her time with us at Dagar's Catering. She was helpful in reaching out to new clients, maintaining our social networks and was always friendly and easy to get along with. Sara has a personality that is very-well suited for any position in the events industry in which she is dealing with clients face-to-face, and I'm sure she could have a bright future ahead of her on a number of levels. I would definitely recommend Sara for any position in which she would be dealing with clients, helping organize event logistics, reaching out to others via social networking and following up with key contacts.

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Credentials

  • Managerial Leadership Certificate
    Texas Executive Education
    Sep, 2021
    - Sep, 2024
  • Certified Product Owner
    Scrum Alliance
  • Certified Scrum Master
    Scrum Alliance

Experience

  • Moody College of Communication
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Assistant Director of Events
      • Oct 2022 - Present

      Assistant Director of Events for the Development team and the Dean's office Coordinate a variety of events that includes events for faculty & staff, alumni, donors and special guests. Assistant Director of Events for the Development team and the Dean's office Coordinate a variety of events that includes events for faculty & staff, alumni, donors and special guests.

  • Texas Executive Education
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Program Coordinator
      • Apr 2018 - Sep 2022

      Plan, coordinate and manage the delivery of executive training courses, seminars, and special events for non-degree continuing education programs on- and off-campus. Coordinator for Texas McCombs Presents Webinar & the Women Who Mean Business Program. I also manage a variety of corporate clients and international university groups. Texas Executive Education offers open enrollment and custom programs. Our programs give you access to some of the best professors on campus. I personally work mostly with custom programs, which includes corporate groups and international groups. Our programs range in attendee size and length (short lunch sessions to year-long programming). Program topics include Business Analytics, Energy, Accounting & Finance, Leadership & Management, Marketing, Strategic Decision & Risk Management, Strategy, Supply Chain, and other specialty programs. Course Catalog can be viewed here: https://www.mccombs.utexas.edu/~/media/TexasExecEd/Files/Texas-Executive-Education-Course-Catalog.pdf Show less

  • Eclipse Event Co.
    • United States
    • Events Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Event Coordinator
      • Jan 2017 - Sep 2018

      Served as a lead senior wedding coordinator in a partial planning capacity. Served as a lead senior wedding coordinator in a partial planning capacity.

  • Agile Velocity
    • United States
    • Professional Training and Coaching
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Training Coordinator & Operations Specialist
      • Jun 2015 - Feb 2018

      As training coordinator it was my job to ensure training workshops ran smoothly with high satisfaction scores, communicate with potential workshop buyers to drive attendance, communicate with class attendees, coordinate with vendors to secure facilities & food for workshops, and coordinate with subcontractors to ensure their needs are met for workshops. Office manager and EA to the CEO duties include: Triage email, schedule meetings, maintain calendar, order office supplies & ensure office is running smoothly. Operational tasks includes the creation of legal documentation, project engagement set up, employee & contractor on-boarding, and back up to financial tasks. Certified Scrum Master & Certified Product Owner Show less

  • Mrs. Planner LLC
    • Lead Event Coordinator
      • May 2015 - Nov 2016

      I was event coordinator for the Austin, Texas area. During my time at Mrs. Planner, I completed 7 weddings in a one year timeframe. 4 of my 7 weddings left Wedding Wire Reviews- 3 of which were 5 stars and the other a 4.9 I was event coordinator for the Austin, Texas area. During my time at Mrs. Planner, I completed 7 weddings in a one year timeframe. 4 of my 7 weddings left Wedding Wire Reviews- 3 of which were 5 stars and the other a 4.9

  • Omni Barton Creek Resort & Spa
    • United States
    • Hospitality
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Group Sales Coordinator
      • Oct 2014 - Jun 2015

      As group sales coordinator I assisted four of our regional sales managers. I created and processed sales contracts for each sales manager and was the office lead catcher, where I distributed incoming leads to the appropriate sales manager. I also trained to assist the outside golf sales manager by answering her phone, qualifying leads, creating proposals and contracts.

    • Retail Sales Associate
      • Apr 2014 - Oct 2014

      I worked in the golf shop assisting with retail sales, booking tee times, checking guests in, answering the phone and overall customer assistance.

  • In Style Weddings and Destinations
    • United States
    • Leisure, Travel & Tourism
    • Event Assistant
      • Mar 2014 - Mar 2015

      I assisted the owner with events, as well as venue management at One World Theatre. I also was a lead coordinator I assisted the owner with events, as well as venue management at One World Theatre. I also was a lead coordinator

  • Doodle Dog Creative
    • Advertising Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Brand Ambassador
      • Oct 2012 - Jan 2014

      From October 2012 to January 2014, I was the Brand Ambassador for Doodle Dog Advertising. Part of my position included planning Thursday Therapy, which is a networking event for industry professionals. The event takes place on the second Thursday of every month. I was responsible for finding a venue and vendors for each event. I was also in charge of updating social media accounts for Thursday Therapy and Doodle Dog. I ended up planning Thursday Therapy events up until January 2018. Check out the past events section of our page to see past events I have planned, starting with the November 2012 event. http://thursdaytherapy.net/austin/category/past-events Show less

  • The Modern Jewish Wedding.com
    • Event Coordinator Intern
      • Aug 2013 - Dec 2013

      Worked on events including Bat Mitzvahs, weddings and other Jewish community events. I earned school credit for this internship. I got the opportunity to lead two events during this internship. The first event was a wedding with roughly 110 guests. The second was a bar mitzvah at K1 Speed for a little under 100 guests. I was responsible for coordinating with vendors, creating a timeline and the set up and break down of the event. The second part of my internship was a branding project, where I worked on enhancing the brand image and website of The Modern Jewish Mitzvah. Show less

  • Pearl Events Austin
    • Events Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Event Intern
      • Jan 2013 - May 2013

      I was an event intern at Pearl Events Austin. I worked once a week in the office as well as weddings in the Austin and surrounding areas.I worked about two events per month at a variety of venues. While in the office, I answered the phone, created blog posts, updated social media and attended client meetings. I was an event intern at Pearl Events Austin. I worked once a week in the office as well as weddings in the Austin and surrounding areas.I worked about two events per month at a variety of venues. While in the office, I answered the phone, created blog posts, updated social media and attended client meetings.

  • The Allan House
    • United States
    • Events Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Summer Intern and Sales Assistant
      • May 2012 - Aug 2012

      As the summer intern and sales assistant I was responsible for scheduling, venue tours, responding to calls and emails, updating social media and creating event packets. I also planned and executed the summer open house. My responsibilities for the open house included: creating a theme, locating and securing vendors, finalizing a rental order, creating an event timeline and other details such as the gift bags for our brides. As the summer intern and sales assistant I was responsible for scheduling, venue tours, responding to calls and emails, updating social media and creating event packets. I also planned and executed the summer open house. My responsibilities for the open house included: creating a theme, locating and securing vendors, finalizing a rental order, creating an event timeline and other details such as the gift bags for our brides.

  • Dagar's Catering
    • United States
    • Hospitality
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Social, Corporate and University Event Manager Intern
      • Mar 2012 - May 2012

      As the event manager intern, I helped prepare for upcoming events and assisted in basic office duties. I was responsible for weekly updates on the company's blog. My blog posts can be found at http://dagarscatering.blogspot.com/ As the event manager intern, I helped prepare for upcoming events and assisted in basic office duties. I was responsible for weekly updates on the company's blog. My blog posts can be found at http://dagarscatering.blogspot.com/

  • Royal Fig Catering
    • South Africa
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Event Coordinator Intern
      • Mar 2011 - Jul 2011

      I was the intern to both event coordinators. I helped with events, tastings, site visits and around the office. Office tasks included updating staff sheets, staffing information, creating mock blogs and composing emails. I was also in charge of uploading pictures to our facebook page and tweeting: @RoyalFigIntern I was the intern to both event coordinators. I helped with events, tastings, site visits and around the office. Office tasks included updating staff sheets, staffing information, creating mock blogs and composing emails. I was also in charge of uploading pictures to our facebook page and tweeting: @RoyalFigIntern

  • Silverhorn Golf Club of Texas
    • United States
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Beverage Attendant and Pro Shop Assistant
      • Jun 2009 - Aug 2009

      I worked on the golf course beverage cart and in the bar. I also worked in the pro shop, helping out with merchandise and the front desk. This job helped build my customer service skills. I worked on the golf course beverage cart and in the bar. I also worked in the pro shop, helping out with merchandise and the front desk. This job helped build my customer service skills.

Education

  • The University of Texas at Austin
    Bachelor's degree, Advertising and Business
    2010 - 2013
  • Fashion Institute of Technology
    Fashion Merchandising
    2009 - 2010
  • Churchill High School
    2005 - 2009

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