Sarah Andrews
Otaki Beach,WGN
Summary
I consider myself a bubbly and motivated professional with fanatastic experience in event management and customer service.
From my roles as Functions Manager at Zealandia and working in other areas of the event industry, I gained exceptional experience being apart of events such as Wellington Rugby Sevens and Visa Wellington on a Plate. Moving on to pursuing a dream and going on to create and operate my own coffee cart in my community.
Alongside managing my coffee cart my partner and I also own and oversee as landlords industrial properties in the area as long-term investments for our future.
In my personal life I relish in a relaxed and rewarding kapiti coast lifestyle enjoying our lifestyle block in Otaki.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Owner/Operator
The Daily Coffee Co
11.2018 - Current
- Operated The Daily Coffee Co, a coffee trailer in Otaki's industrial area.
- Oversee all aspects of business operations.
- Ensured compliance with food hygiene standards set by government.
- Maintained strong relationships with customers, suppliers, and the community.
Cafe Manager
Cafe Te Horo
06.2016 - 10.2018
- Insured communication between team members with clear instructions.
- Organized facilities preparation, and overall operations.
- Followed Food Hygiene standards and completed appropriate documentation.
- Customer service
- Managed staff and timetables
- Coffee preparation and food handling
Event Manager
Runsheet Events
11.2013 - 09.2016
- Managed budgets and negotiated contracts with clients, ensuring cost-effective event execution.
- Managed halftime entertainment for live rugby events held at Sky Stadium.
- Coordinated large-scale conferences for industry professionals, resulting in increased networking opportunities.
- Managed logistics for multi-day events workong alongside a team.
- Assisted in transitions between program elements at live events using effective stage management techniques.
- Created detailed timelines and budgets for events to meet all deadlines.
- Organised travel plans and accommodation details for event guests.
- Oversaw event registration process by collecting and tracking attendee information.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
Functions Manager
Zealandia
10.2014 - 04.2015
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Managed employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Directed arrangement and disassembly of wedding adornments and equipment.
- Designed detailed timelines for each wedding event, ensuring clear expectations were set and met by all parties involved.
- Worked closely with clients to develop personalized wedding plan that fit within budget.
- Streamlined event planning processes by implementing efficient project management strategies.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
- Collaborated closely with clients throughout the planning process to ensure their vision was accurately reflected in the final event layout.
Event Coordinator
Eventuate
06.2013 - 12.2013
- Oversaw scheduling and timeline coordination for events.
- Responded efficiently to sudden changes, implementing successful strategies.
- Managed event logistics and operations.
- Coordinated with diverse teams to achieve flawless event execution.
- Built effective client rapport to ensure needs were fulfilled in event planning.
- Onsite management of team and event productions.
- Handled registration and travel planning for conference attendees.
Events Assistant
Avenues Event Management
02.2010 - 10.2013
- Managed event set-up and tear-down, ensuring timely completion of tasks for seamless transitions.
- Participated in pre-event planning meetings, providing input on event themes and strategies for success.
- Provided exceptional customer service to attendees, responding to inquiries or resolving issues professionally.
- Assisted in organizing successful events by collaborating with vendors and suppliers.
- Assisted in accounts receivable/payable and data entry alongside accounts team
- Personal assistant to CEO and Senior Event Management Team.
- Managed registration and conference travel and access for delegates.
- Received training in Events Pro software.
Education
Diploma Of Nutrition - Human Nutrition
Paraparaumu College
Paraparaumu, WGN11.2022
Skills
- Motivated and confident
- Positive and bubbly nature
- Customer service skills
- Effective communication skills
- Customer relations experience
- Management experience
Certification
- Diploma of Nutrition - The Nutritional Institute of New Zealand
Timeline
Business Owner/Operator
The Daily Coffee Co
11.2018 - Current
Cafe Manager
Cafe Te Horo
06.2016 - 10.2018
Functions Manager
Zealandia
10.2014 - 04.2015
Event Manager
Runsheet Events
11.2013 - 09.2016
Event Coordinator
Eventuate
06.2013 - 12.2013
Events Assistant
Avenues Event Management
02.2010 - 10.2013
Diploma Of Nutrition - Human Nutrition
Paraparaumu College
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