Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

Eager to contribute outstanding Client Relations expertise toward securing Sales opportunity in Luxury Brand Market

Client Engagement ~ Operations ~ Team-Building & Leadership ~ Budget Administration

         Client-focused, creative, resourceful, and energetic professional with seasoned background in business management, sales, marketing, public relations, event planning, catering, hospitality, and fundraising.

         Strong reputation for entrepreneurial drive, leadership talents, collaborative work approach, and autonomy gained from experience in launching and operating a small business.

         Excel at steering projects to maximize use of resources, boost productivity, control costs, and achieve rigorous performance goals.

         Skilled at connecting with, influencing, and managing people from diverse cultures and backgrounds.

         Adept at strategic planning, networking, organizational management, and profit optimization.

         Well-honed managerial skills include hiring, training, delegating tasks, performance management, and motivation.

         Skilled at fostering staff enthusiasm and confidence, establishing rapport and credibility with prospects and clients, and delivering compelling sales proposals and presentations.

         Reputation for initiative, resilience, and unwavering commitment to achieving results.

         Proficient at decisively prioritizing and managing multiple concurrent tasks to meet performance, quality, and financial goals.

         Able to anticipate, plan, and respond accordingly to changing priorities and competing demands.

Bash Weddings & Events, Greenwich, CT, 5/2015-Present

Principal Event Planner

         Conceptualized, established, and currently operate successful special events company which services over 200 events annually.

         Leverage exceptional talents in digital marketing, networking, and client relations to achieve and sustain 30% average annual increase in business.

         Spearhead full-scope operations from presenting proposals and finalizing contracts, to venue scouting and flawless event execution.

         Oversee sales and marketing functions, custom event design, generation of digital floor plans, event quality control, vendor selection and coordination, and day of production management.

         Hire, train, coach, mentor, motivate, and direct cohesive team of employees in delivering world-class customer service.

         Extensively network with luxury brand hotels, restaurants, and country clubs to uncover and capitalize on sources of new business.

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Bash Catering and Events, Darien, CT, 6/2011-1/2016

Founder and Operations Manager

         Launched and steadily expanded small business with full accountability for marketing, promotion, community relations, sales, and client acquisition.

         Governed planning, coordinating, and managing the full spectrum of event logistics inclusive of catering, hotel accommodations, schedules, meeting/event materials, and multimedia equipment allocation and set-up.

         Handled administrative functions such as payroll and workforce scheduling for team of chefs, servers, bartenders, and offsite temporary staff.

         Prepared persuasive client proposals, negotiated contracts, controlled food and beverage purchasing, and acquired licenses and offsite permits as needed.

         Cultivated, nurtured, and maintained unified relationships with specialty vendors, venue managers of hotels, country clubs, entertainment companies, and event rental companies.

Prior background includes role as Marketing Coordinator & Administrative Assistant with

Estee Lauder, New York, NY.

Fundraiser & Clothing Drive Coordinator, Dress for Success

         Solicit clothing donations to raise funds for not-for-profit organization which empowers women to achieve economic independence by providing business-appropriate attire.

Chair of Annual Fundraiser, Old Greenwich Elementary School

         Align, mobilize, and coordinate 20 committee chairs and 400+ volunteers in generating funds to support numerous school programs and initiatives.

Chair of Annual Fundraiser, Plunket (New Zealand's largest provider of support services for the development, health and well-being of children under 5)

         Lead team of 10 committee chairs in developing programs to establish linkages between new mothers and healthcare providers.

Bachelor of Science, Sociology

Columbia University, New York, NY, 2010

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Keynote, Pages, Google Docs

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

[INSERT DATE]

[HIRING MANAGER S NAME]

[COMPANY]

[ADDRESS]

[CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE]

Dear__________________:

I am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity as a (INSERT JOB TITLE) and am submitting my resume for your review. In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

In addition to substantial experience in sales and marketing, I bring to you outstanding skills in prospecting, strong capabilities in managing operations, and excellent skills in strategic planning and rapport-building. My remarkable performance in propelling continuous business development will certainly provide a positive impact to your organization, and more than six years as a business owner demonstrates my ability to achieve or exceed business goals independently. Additionally, I offer sharp organizational, analytical, and presentation skills which are paramount as a (INSERT JOB TITLE/POSITION).

As a proactive contributor to your organization, I will prove to be a highly motivated professional and stellar leader committed to supporting you in achieving your goals through exemplary ingenuity, resourcefulness, and initiative. I am confident that I am an ideal candidate for this opportunity, and look forward to interviewing with you soon.

Sincerely,

Yyyyyy x. yyyyyy