Rebecca Mejia

About Rebecca Mejia

Experienced Events Coordinator and Catering Manager with a demonstrated history of leading and executing high-profile, large-scale events within academic and corporate environments. Currently supporting firmwide and market events at Gresham Smith, specializing in seamless logistics coordination including scheduling, catering, travel, and venue management.Proven expertise in driving event success from concept through execution, cultivating strong client and stakeholder relationships across universities and non-profits. Skilled in team leadership, vendor negotiation, budget oversight, and delivering tailored event experiences that meet diverse dietary and logistical needs.Key accomplishments include managing catered events for presidential campaigns and international welcome receptions, implementing innovative meal delivery systems during COVID-19, and orchestrating university-wide and VIP events. Proficient in event technology tools such as Cvent, Meeting Matrix, and CaterTrax.Passionate about creating memorable experiences through meticulous planning and collaborative partnerships. Holds a bachelor’s degree in hospitality management with ServSafe, Cvent, and Gluten-Free certifications.

Experience

1. Events Coordinator

   Gresham Smith

   Jan 2023 — Present · Nashville, TN, US

   Support firmwide, market, and workshop events – including Learning & Development specific events.• Coordinate logistics for all classroom training for the firm-wide training program– schedules, locations, materials, catering, transportation, décor, equipment, and attendance. • Provide outstanding customer service and organize memorable events that meet quality expectations• Liaise with internal clients to help identify their training workshop needs and ensure satisfaction• Proactively propose innovative solutions to anticipate client needs to improve the quality of provided services or events. Comfortable with technology• Adjust the training or event experience based on feedback from participants • Coordinate lodging in the local area and all catering for events. This includes the set-up and clean-up of food and room.• Manage catering for all events• Assist with greeting visitors/vendors/new employees attending the trainings or events• Assist with publicizing upcoming training sessions• Schedule conference rooms based on need• Coordinate gift bags for workshop training attendees and manage shipping when applicable.• Work with University Recruiting to prepare swag and food for events, when needed.

Education

• California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

  Bachelor's degree, Hospitality Administration/Management

  2011 — 2013

• Citrus College

  Associate of Arts (AA), Social Sciences

  2009 — 2011

• Citrus College

  Associates of Arts Degree, Social; Behavioral Science

  2011

Skills

• Catering
• Banquets
• Microsoft Word
• Food
• Event Management
• Microsoft Visio
• Community Outreach
• Meeting Planning
• Hotels
• Social Networking
• Spanish
• Visio
• Tourism
• Food
• Outlook
• Administrative Assistants
• Training
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Fundraising
• Leadership
• Public Speaking
• Teamwork
• Food Service
• Cpr Certified
• Data Entry
• Corporate Events
• Restaurants
• Recruiting
• Event Planning
• Coordinating Events
• Management
• Customer Service
• Microsoft Office
• Cvent
• Hospitality
• Hospitality Industry
• Meeting Matrix
• Time Management
• Hospitality Management