Assistant Events Manager

Responsible for all on-site details for executing group events, develop and follow checklist/itinerary, and troubleshoot event problems. Serve as liaison and contact person for coordinating details of events with clients, outside vendors, meeting planners, and others involved in events (e.g., Food & Beverage, Front Desk). Design, confirm, and communicate room layouts and set-up requirements for special events. Enter and retrieve information contained in computer databases using a keyboard, mouse, or trackball to update records, files, and reservations. Transmit information or documents using computer, mail, or facsimile machine. Operate standard office equipment other than computers. Prepare weekly departmental payroll paperwork. Verify that staffs of both the banquet and audio-visual departments are working together as a team to deliver optimum service and that guest needs are met. Communicate with and instruct staff (e.g., Housekeeping, Food & Beverage) on how to set up event rooms to client specifications. Work closely with Sales and Event Managers to communicate benefits of and proactively sell audio-visual presentations to customers. Assist management in hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, counseling, disciplining, and motivating and coaching employees; and serve as a role model and first point of contact of the Guarantee of Fair Treatment/Open Door Policy process.