ELLEN GOELZ
Elmhurst,IL
Summary
Results-driven manager with over two decades of experience in the construction industry. Skilled in administrative tasks, fostering effective communication, organizing and executing large-scale events, collaborating with vendors and stakeholders, budget management, and client relations. Adaptable and reliable professional with a strong background in event planning, ready to excel in high-impact roles managing comprehensive event logistics. Known for adaptability and reliability, thriving in fast-paced environments while ensuring high standards of execution.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Senior Event Planning Manager
Pick the Perfect Party
01.2016 - 03.2023
- Successfully lead team of 3 event planners in organizing events for up to 200 people
- Build relationships and work closely with venue and vendors involved in each event to ensure all event requirements are met
- Design client presentations and produce sample materials in order to help clients visual possible event concepts
- Create and implement event budgets
- Train and supervise all company interns
- Coordinate day of event actions and oversee all event procedures
- Conducted post-event evaluations to identify areas of improvement for future initiatives.
- Improved attendee experience by implementing new technologies such as mobile apps or interactive displays aimed at enhancing user interaction during events.
Human Resource Director
EMCO INTERIORS
01.1999 - 01.2018
- Oversee hiring process for new office personnel as well as field employees
- Onboard all new employees, verifying payroll information, insurance, union documentation and I-9
- Verify accuracy of weekly and monthly union reports and send out to internal stakeholders
- Develop and maintain relationships with local trade union officials
- Lead weekly team meetings with office personnel in order to ensure employee engagement
- Implement internship program, recruiting, training and supervising interns from local colleges
- Maintained company compliance with local, state, and federal laws, in addition to established organizational standards.
- Processed employee claims involving performance issues and harassment.
Education
MBA - Business And Managerial Economics
DePaul University
Chicago, IL 08.2021 - 06.2025
Skills
- Strong Communication
- Leadership
- Collaboration and Teamwork
- Networking
- Project Management
- Customer Service
- Guest management
- Social media promotion
- Onsite execution
- Entertainment booking
- Post-event analysis
- Event design
- Guest relations
Certification
- Management Certification with honors
- College of DuPage
- Glen Ellyn
- 2017
Timeline
MBA - Business And Managerial Economics
DePaul University
08.2021 - 06.2025
Senior Event Planning Manager
Pick the Perfect Party
01.2016 - 03.2023
Human Resource Director
EMCO INTERIORS
01.1999 - 01.2018
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