Maribeth Exley

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ABOUT MARIBETH EXLEY

I am a cook, foodie, wine enthusiast, and administrative professional. I love what I do because it matters to me.• Manage staff responsible for event coordination activities.• Coordinate details of events such as conferences, sales meetings, business meetings, employee appreciation events and virtual events.• Hire, train, and educate staff on proper event procedures.• Calculate budgets and adjust when necessary.• Book venues and negotiate fees.• Prepare invitations and send out at appropriate time.• Hire bartenders and wait staff.• Work with guest of honor to ensure all requests are met.• Drive attendance to the event.• Promote the event using flyers, cold calling, and social media as examples of ways to spark attention.• Analyze event performance and prepare metrics presentation.• Define company brand through events.• Ensure staff is adequately prepared for event.• Pay vendors for their participation in the event.• Provide receipts if needed.• Ensure day of event goes smoothly.• Set up booths, flowers, decorations, and other event decor.• Plan menus, order food, and hire chefs or caterers.• Sample food, including main dishes and desserts.• Give final approval for items such as music and menus.With my over 21 years of experience, I offer an abundance of executive administrative, marketing, hospitality, public relations and customer service experience. Managed, prioritized, and delegated projects for senior executives, clients and their teams in a large, fast-paced corporate environment.