Bonnie's Resume

Bonnie

San Francisco, California, United States

Nationality United States

Event Planner
GroundCloud
2022.04-Current
(3 years)
- Planned and Coordinated events across North America- Secured venues for user forums and safety trainings for groups of 6 - 100- Negotiated contracts for meeting spaces to meet budget needs- Ensured event runs smoothly from afar through post event surveys for the lead trainer and event attendees - Established and maintained relationships with hotel sales managers
Site Director
The Van Dusen Mansion
2020.09-2021.12
(a year)
- Executed over 75 events as the lead event coordinator; directed clients, vendors, staff, and guests through composed communication; managed timelines through event duration- Exhibited excellent communication skills in serving as the point of contact for all clients and lead kick-off and closing meetings; concurrently managed up to 200 client relationships- Collaborated with finance and leadership departments in the creation and maintenance of annual venue budgets and streamlined processes- Conducted over 250 venue tours with a sales conversion rate of over 40%, effectively the highest volume and conversion rate on the team - Preserved the grandeur of the historic mansion through hiring and managing contractors for maintenance needs, repairs, and renovations
Event Manager
Eighteen Ninety Event Space
2018.07-2020.03
(2 years)
- Exemplified exceptional organization in managing two distinct venues on a 16-acre property- Maintained a line of communication through meetings, phone calls, and emails with clients in each stage of the planning processes- Administered social media accounts by crafting content and engaging with clients and vendors- Established cohesive website and marketing materials that reflect Eighteen Ninetys classic and charming aesthetic- Promoted venue visibility by planning and implementing a styled shoot, client/vendor showcase, and holiday market event- Generated Banquet Event Orders detailing staff responsibilities
Group Fitness Instructor
Iowa State University Recreation Services
2016.08-2019.05
(3 years)
- Led 2 Cardio Dance classes and 1 Pilates class a week - Prepared the class structure and content before classes began- Provided easy to follow aerobic workouts- Form connections and relationships with weekly class attendees
Special Events Intern
The Blank Park Zoo
2017.08-2017.12
(5 months)
- Assisted coordinators with tasks related to special events and development- Managed crowds of up to 600 and created signage for Zoo Brew events- Planned, set, and executed the Night Eyes event for 30,000 guests over 6 days- Created a profit building event focused project for the zoo
KIND University Ambassador
KIND
2016.05-2017.12
(2 years)
http://www.kindsnacks.comLiving the KIND brand and bringing the brand to life on campus as well as doing unexpected acts of kindness for others!- Partnering with like-minded student organizations and local companies to host events relevant to the brand.- Seeding and developing relationships with student influencers, ultimately leading to increase brand visibility.- Coordinating and executing sampling initiatives and events on and near campus- Communicating success stories, key learnings and other activities to marketing and sales management- Timely planning and reporting
Food and Beverage Intern
Aspen Meadows Resort
2016.05-2016.08
(4 months)
Adapted quickly in a fast passed learning environment in a short period of time. Worked effectively with team to coordinate job tasks in high stress settings. Kept inventory organized and dispersed throughout the campus. Conference Services: Set up conference rooms, full buffets and small food hubs based on Banquet Event Orders for high profile events such as the Aspen Ideas Festival, Aspen Institutes Action Forum and Security Forum, and Fortune Brainstorm Tech. Banquet Services: Set up and tear down of formal dining rooms. Served dinners with proper service for groups of 20-400 people. Tray passed beverages and hor d’oeuvres at large receptions.Worked in various other areas of the hotel such as room service, bar and restaurant, breakfast and lunch buffets. Learned and practiced 5-star customer service.