Kelly Jakaitis
Chicago
Summary
Results-oriented event manager with over four years of experience in corporate and social event planning. Known for strong attention to detail, effective communication, and building lasting client relationships to drive repeat business and exceptional event outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Manager
Offshore Rooftop
Chicago
04.2022 - Current
- Planned and executed corporate receptions, meetings, weddings, social events, nonprofit galas, and special occasions for groups of 15 to 750 people.
- Negotiated F&B minimum pricing and contracts specific to group size and event requirements.
- Created detailed food and beverage proposals curated for prospective clients' event styles.
- Worked closely with clients to select F&B menus, develop event timelines, customize floor plans, and maximize satisfaction.
- Created detailed timelines and floor plans for the execution of each event.
- Developed and maintained relationships with vendors and clients, resulting in repeat, successful events.
- Oversaw on-site, day-of operations to ensure the seamless execution of events, and resolved unforeseen issues promptly to avoid disruptions.
- Served as the primary contact person responsible for responding to inquiries about events.
- Communicated with vendors to secure necessary rentals and services specific to each event.
- Met with confirmed and potential clients to perform venue site tours, tastings, and planning calls.
- Coordinated with vendors on load-in logistics, parking, set-up, venue restrictions, and insurance requirements.
- Acquired F&B pricing vendors and designed event menu packets with elevated pricing to share with clients.
- Efficient in using Canva, Social Tables, Tripleseat, and Microsoft.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Recreation And Sports Management
Mars Hill University
Mars Hill, NC05-2022
Skills
- Event planning
- Attention to detail
- Customer service-driven
- Event sales
- Food and beverage coordination
- Relationship building
- Effective customer communication
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Event Manager
Offshore Rooftop
04.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Recreation And Sports Management
Mars Hill University