An event and catering specialist opportunity in the restaurant, hospitality or convention services environment.

COMPANY	POSITION HELD	DATES WORKED
Boston Scientific	Event & Meeting Specialist	6/2009 - 12/2010
Cookie Lee	Print/Traffic Manager	3/2008 - 3/2009
Grubb & Ellis	Print/Traffic Specialist	1/2007 - 2/2008
Park Plaza Events	Sales Manager & Event Planner	1/2006 - 5/2007
Black & Decker, HHI	Graphic Production Supervisor	9/2004 - 1/2007
Studio 2055	Graphic Designer	3/2000 - 6/2004
TBWA\Chiat\Day Advertising Agency	Account Manager	2/1998 - 8/1999
TBWA\Chiat\Day Advertising Agency	Assistant Account Executive	2/1997 - 2/1998
TBWA Chiat/Day Advertising Agency	Account Group Assistant	7/1996 - 2/1997

SCHOOL	MAJOR	YEAR	DEGREE
The Art Institute	Web & Graphic Design	2002	Trade School Degree
San Diego State University	Journalism, emph. in advertising	1996	Bachelor Degree

Highlights:

Design Certificate Communications Advisory Board Involved with major advertising brand piches Chosen to be part of an association for a large brand study and pitch in the US

Companies I like:

Restaurants, Hotels, Convention Centers, Business Centers, Aramark, Catering Companies

Ecommerce Strategy and digital marketing channels optimization - SEO, SEM, email, affiliates - for high-profile accounts.
Software Implementation
Requirements Analysis & Specification
Leadership
Planning
Communication
Building Strong Relationships

• Project Management
• Time Management
• Organizational Skills
• Event Planner
• Budget Management
• Facility Management
• Food and Beverage Management
• Catering Management
• Contract Negotiation
• Management

Building Menu for event/meeting Understand and layout of seating and space Budget planning Execute and deliver on client expectations Strong relationship building/maintenance