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objective

motivated wedding and event coordinator with extensive knowledge of hawaiian traditions and culture, eager to contribute spirit of aloha as well as client servicing and interpersonal relation skills toward supporting a progressive organization.

profile

ø  offer over 10 years progressive experience in wedding and event planning/coordination, with comprehensive customer service background.

ø  exceptional ability to research and evaluate industry trends and competitors and use findings toward designing and executing innovative strategies to ensure exceptional customer satisfaction.

ø  highly versatile; quickly master new roles, responsibilities, and environments.

ø  demonstrate outstanding problem solving and active listening skills; diffuse difficult customer situations with tact and ease.

ø  extensive knowledge of hawaiian traditions and culture and apply expertise toward bringing warmth and aloha spirit to weddings and events.

ø  successfully recruit, develop and lead top-performing teams committed to providing superior service.

 

professional experience

ali'i kai ii, princeville, kauai                                                                                                         2001-present

guest services 

  contribute dynamic communication and interpersonal relation skills in handling front desk management.

  proactively assist with vacation planning and activity/private party coordination for individuals, couples and large groups. 

  apply hula dancing and lei making skills toward entertaining and teaching guests.

  creatively assemble and deliver gourmet fruit and gift baskets and tropical flower arrangements.

  successfully promote superior service and exceptional customer satisfaction by promptly resolving issues and preventing escalation.

 

la'au lapa'au kupuna celebration, kilauea, kauai                                                                     2008

coordinator

  exhibited detail orientation and organizational skills in effectively managing all aspects of the celebration.

  effectively planned and coordinated menu, donations and door prizes/gifts for vips, demonstrating exceptional multitasking and prioritizing abilities in achieving goals and timelines.

  received numerous requests for the celebration to become an annual event.

 

foss/michielssen wedding                                                                                                           2006

coordinator

  oversaw a 50-guest wedding, with strong focus on ensuring flawless timing and execution, directly resulting in excellent client satisfaction.

  recognized for exceptional performance and received highly positive feedback.

  spearheaded the hiring and coordination of minister, musician, caterer, florist, hula and fire dancers.

 

 

 

 

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christmas celebration in albert's park, princeville, kauai                                                           2006
performer coordinator

  planned and coordinated line up of performers providing entertainment.

  maximized resources while controlling costs and meeting event needs.

 

insalata's restaurant, san anselmo, ca                                                                                     1996-2000

private party and special event coordinator

  received multiple thank you letters from part customers, raving about service and quality.

  successfully supervised and coordinated broad range of events including wedding receptions, company parties, anniversary parties and birthday parties, from inception through completion. 

  steered menu planning, centerpiece ordering and server supervision, as well as managing diverse music and special requests, including special musical selections and slideshows.

 

education

bachelor of science - california polytechnic state university (san luis obispo, ca)
holistic bodywork therapist and educator - national holistic institute (oakland, ca)

 

professional development/training

traditional hawaiian medicinal plants and herbs seminar (kilauea, kauai), 2008
sacred sites of wailua and nualoao kai - sabra kauka, 2007
workshop in kokee, native plants, trees, history and legends of the forest - sabra kauka, 2006
tropical flower arranging - mary paterson, custom care company (princeville, kauai), 2004
hawaiian chant seminar - sabra kauka, 2004
lauae fern lei making workshop - mauliola cook, 2003
advanced lifesaving certification (hanalei, kauai), 2003
mana ola school of hawaiian studies (waimea, kauai), 2002
wines of the mediterannean - heidi krahling, 1997
tapas, antipasti and mezzes of the mediterranean - heidi krahling, celebrity chef and expert of foods of the mediterranean, 1996

 

activities

performing art center, lihue, kauai

hula halau papa lauae o' makana - perform hula at weddings, luaus, local events and private productions

princeville hotel and hanalei bay resort
organizer, private parties