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Courtney R. King 2501 Nostrand Ave 5V Brooklyn, NY 11210 404.867.9035 [email protected] _____________________________________________________________________________________ Please accept my interest as Event Manager. I have several years of experience in managing various aspects of meeting planning to include, contractual negotiations, room blocks, menu selections, cancellation, attrition, working with external vendors, and seeing projects through from beginning to end. I work efficiently in ever-changing and fast past environments. I am able to make effective judgment calls and make the best decision for the situation. I also have great listening skills and can create events tailored to individuals and their specific needs. In my current position, I work with clients on events and room blocks that range in size from 10-3,000 attendees and 10-600 rooms. I ensure that my clients experience a smooth planning phase, successful end results, and accurate billing post-event. Additionally, I maintain working relationships with clients by thanking them for their business and encourage them to re-book for future events. I have held various positions within the hospitality industry including lobby concierge, guest services supervisor, event planning administrative assistant and assistant restaurant manager. I have supervised and managed between 8-30 employees and was responsible for managing aspects such as schedules, wages, performance reviews, and ensuring guest satisfaction. These roles combined have provided me with a wealth of knowledge and experience in the industry. I am a highly organized, thorough, detail-oriented, a multi-tasker, and a continuous learner. I am resourceful and learn from both my immediate colleagues as well as from internal partners such as audio visual, security, accounting, and culinary. I also am able and willing to travel regularly. I feel that both my professional and personal experiences complement what you are seeking in a candidate. I sincerely look forward to an opportunity to further discuss my skills and how they can benefit the organization. I can be reached at 404-867-9035. Thank you, Courtney King
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Courtney R. King
2501 Nostrand Ave 5V Brooklyn, NY 11210 404.867.9035 [email protected]
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Please accept my interest as Event Manager. I have several years of experience in
managing various aspects of meeting planning to include, contractual negotiations,
room blocks, menu selections, cancellation, attrition, working with external
vendors, and seeing projects through from beginning to end. I work efficiently in
ever-changing and fast past environments. I am able to make effective judgment
calls and make the best decision for the situation. I also have great listening skills
and can create events tailored to individuals and their specific needs.
In my current position, I work with clients on events and room blocks that range in
size from 10-3,000 attendees and 10-600 rooms. I ensure that my clients
experience a smooth planning phase, successful end results, and accurate billing
post-event. Additionally, I maintain working relationships with clients by thanking
them for their business and encourage them to re-book for future events.
I have held various positions within the hospitality industry including lobby
concierge, guest services supervisor, event planning administrative assistant and
assistant restaurant manager. I have supervised and managed between 8-30
employees and was responsible for managing aspects such as schedules, wages,
performance reviews, and ensuring guest satisfaction. These roles combined have
provided me with a wealth of knowledge and experience in the industry.
I am a highly organized, thorough, detail-oriented, a multi-tasker, and a continuous
learner. I am resourceful and learn from both my immediate colleagues as well as
from internal partners such as audio visual, security, accounting, and culinary. I
also am able and willing to travel regularly.
I feel that both my professional and personal experiences complement what you
are seeking in a candidate. I sincerely look forward to an opportunity to further
discuss my skills and how they can benefit the organization. I can be reached at
404-867-9035.
Thank you,
Courtney King
