Professional Experience

• Event Manager, The University of Michigan, Ross School of Business, April 2022 - Present

  • Job Responsibilities:

    • Led the planning and execution of high-impact events from concept to completion, managing all logistics, including sourcing quotes, selecting venues, coordinating vendors, and overseeing catering, while maintaining strong relationships with internal partners and external vendors to ensure exceptional service delivery for all event guests.

    • Partnered and oversaw a portfolio of academic and administrative departments to provide strategic event planning guidance and support.

    • Developed comprehensive event run-of-shows and project plans, ensuring seamless coordination across stakeholders, vendors, and campus departments.

    • Oversaw complex event budgets, monitored expenses, managed vendor invoices and ensured PCard reconciliation in compliance with University financial policies.

• Events and Catering Captain, The University of Michigan, February 2020 - March 2022

  • Job Responsibilities:

    • Oversaw day-of catering operations for a wide range of events, while managing floor logistics and maintaining continuous communication with clients to ensure satisfaction and seamless execution.

    • Collaborated with multiple departments and client groups to plan and execute events tailored to their unique goals, ensuring alignment with organizational standards and delivering a consistent, high-quality guest experience.

    • Oversaw and mentored student staff teams across departments, providing on-site leadership to ensure alignment with event goals, execution of responsibilities, and a consistently high standard of service for guests.

    • Reviewed and refined Banquet Event Orders (BEOs), confirming catering logistics, timelines, and diagrams were accurate and aligned with contractual commitments.

• Event Management Intern, Chicago Special Events Management, May 2019 - December 2019

  • Job Responsibilities

    • Planned and managed special events, overseeing logistics, budget development, vendor coordination, promotions, and marketing strategies to achieve event goals.

    • Collaborated with clients, vendors, and contractors to finalize detailed event plans and ensure seamless execution on event day.

    • Supervised and delegated tasks effectively to employees, volunteers, and event staff, fostering teamwork and operational efficiency.

    • Coordinated cross-functional departments to ensure all events and activities were executed on schedule, meeting client expectations and organizational standards.