Hospitality & Catering

Event Planner resume example

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Guest serviceFood safetyInventory controlReservation systemsMenu knowledgeEvent setupEvent workflowsPlanner workflowsCommunicationOwnershipProblem solvingTime managementAdaptabilityCollaboration

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Jordan Lee

Event Planner

[email protected]+1 555 0142San Francisco, CAjordanlee.careerslinkedin.com/in/jordanlee

Profile

Event Planner with proven experience in hospitality and catering, known for turning daily execution into measurable outcomes, clearer processes, and stronger team coordination. Brings a practical mix of role-specific expertise, stakeholder communication, and steady ownership across fast-moving work environments.

Experience

Event Planner - Northline Group

2022 - Present

Remote

Improved hospitality and catering workflows by standardizing weekly priorities, reducing avoidable rework by 28%.
Partnered with cross-functional teams to deliver 9 high-impact initiatives while keeping quality and timelines visible.

Associate Event Planner - Apex Collective

2019 - 2022

Chicago, IL

Supported customer, team, and operational goals by tracking key metrics and resolving recurring blockers.
Created practical documentation that helped new team members ramp faster and maintain consistent standards.

Skills

Guest service / Food safety / Inventory control / Reservation systems / Menu knowledge / Event setup / Event workflows / Planner workflows / Communication / Ownership / Problem solving / Time management / Adaptability / Collaboration / Toast / OpenTable / POS systems / Excel / Tripleseat / Google Workspace

Languages

English

Education

State University, B.A. Professional Studies (2015 - 2019)

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