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Minneapolis Marriott Southwest  |  Minnetonka, MN
Event Manager / Front Desk Supervisor

1. •Partner with client to plan out all details of event including menus, room setups, technology, décor and guest room reservations.
   

2. •Review bills with client and collect payment.
   

3. •Assist sales department in obtaining new clients via creative meeting solutions.
   

4. •Coordinate with hotel departments to ensure every detail is in place prior to group’s arrival.
   

5. •Specialize in weddings, social, fund-raising, and corporate events.
   

6. •Chair of Green Committee.  Implemented several green hotel practices.
   

7. •Design check-in processes for efficient and welcoming guest registration.
   

8. •Supervise Front Desk and At Your Service associates.
   

9. •Buyer for hotel gift shop.

Employment

April 2007 - October 2009

University of St. Thomas Undergraduate Admissions  |  St. Paul, MN
Assistant Director of Admissions (2004- 2007)

1. •Event planner for a number of on- and off-campus events.
   

2. •Co-supervisor of over 100 student workers.
   

3. •Hiring and training committee member for new counselors and other admissions staff.
   

4. •Designed marketing Web sites and brochures.
   

Admissions Counselor, PSEO Coordinator (2001-2004)

1. •Recruit, counsel and communicate with prospective students and their families through the college admissions process.
   

2. •Foster relationships with area high schools through school visits and informational presentations.
   

3. •Make admission decisions on Post-Secondary Enrollment Option applicants.
   

4. •Chair of numerous recruiting events.

July 2001 -
April 2007

University of St. Thomas Department of Music  |  St. Paul, MN

Stage Manager, annual University of St. Thomas Christmas Concert

1. •Created stage design to ensure all members had proper sight and sound lines.
   

2. •Reserved equipment and rehearsal spaces at Chapel of St. Thomas Aquinas (2002-06) and Minnesota Orchestra Hall (2007).
   

3. •Created and executed lighting and technical script for concert.
   

4. •Instructed choirs on their moving song transitions.

2002 - 2007

University of St. Thomas Campus Ministry  |  St. Paul, MN
Part-time Wedding Coordinator

1. •Communicate with couple the wedding expectations before ceremony.
   

2. •Train wedding party on wedding day duties at wedding rehearsal.
   

3. •Set-up, facilitate and serve at wedding ceremony.

2002 - 2007

Experience & Certifications

Marriott International Certifications

1. •Joy Wedding Planner, Beverage, Green Meetings, Sales and Event Foundations.
   

2. •Event Team ranked #1 in guest satisfaction in Marriott International Central Region for Q 2 2009.
   

Minneapolis Aquatennial Queen of the Lakes Coronation, 2005 - present

1. •Technical Manager – create technical script, PowerPoint Presentations and stage design.
   

University of St. Thomas New-Student Orientation Co-Coordinator, 2000

1. •Planned and facilitated summer and fall orientation programs.
   

2. •Hired and trained summer, fall and transfer orientation leaders.
   

Boy Scouts of America Eagle Scout

Skilled in both Windows and Mac systems and applications

Education

University of St. Thomas  |  St. Paul, MN

1. •B.A. degree
   

2. •Minor in music and studies in secondary education.
   

3. •Graduated Cum Laude and Aquinas Scholar in 2001
   

4. •Studies towards M.A. in professional psychology.
   

References available upon request.