michelle bono

Supervised all special events for weddings, birthdays, showers, golf outings, and member dining. Worked close with food preparation, customer service and managing workers and servers.

Worked directly with Event Director on all aspects of sales, marketing, vendor selection and catering services. Responsibilities included designing, planning and managing all special events including receptions, corporate events and meetings, and social gatherings. Also, handling all aspects of the company’s social-media, securing coverage for various events, booking live entertainment for the restaurant while maintaining company’s website and social calendar. Was promoted from Event Operations assistant to full time Event and Marketing Coordinator

Worked regulatory to ensure all promotional material is fully supported by the product that was given during the day of event. Coordinated with different vendors to prepare details aids, posters and other materials for the New England Revolution and The New England Patriots games.

Public Relations Intern. Over saw all news and public affair programs. Responsibilities included writing and distributing press materials, organizing and attending media events, uploading newspaper clips for client reports, assisting with developing press kits and maintaining relationships with their clients.

* Over see two luxury properties in Downtown, Boston and in Brookline. As a assistant venue manager, I run the operations fully of out of our Urban Property; hosting Weddings, Fundraiser Galas, Corporate-meeting and conferences, Retreats, Holiday Parties, and Celebrations. I work closely with our on site catering, vendors, sales and event specialist to execute outstanding, 5- star events. My responsibilities have included: * Onsite management of every event from start to finish * Supervised staff of 50+ employees * Coordinate staff schedule and shift assignments * Conducted interviews and termination when necessary * All operational ordering: liquor, furniture, linen, in house necessities * Personally ran menu tastings for corporate and bridal parties * Maintained monthly liquor inventory * Ran weekly BEO meetings * Worked closely with vendors * Supervised capital projects * Seamlessly orchestrated a vast variety of events for up to 2000 attendees

Responsible for executing events from start to finish, coordinating with on-site contact and marketing the radio station by representing their six different stations as well as their sponsors.

In charge of all Events and Marketing for the Brewery and Restaurant. Was responsible for all large special events that went on in house including; planning and executing all events for individual parties and large corporate clients as well as overseeing all catering and staff. I was also one of the head managers for the restaurant. Responsibilities included opening and closing the restaurant, developing foodservice and operational procedures in the highest stands of customer service. Effectively managed front and back of the house. Had constant contact with Owner, General Manager and Brewmaster.

* Server and Special Events Party Specialist. Accountable for setting up * and coordinating events including meetings/conferences, holiday parties, * corporate events, birthday parties, sporting events and bar/bat mitzvahs.

* Seasonal) * Responsible for maintaining the inventory of the food/ supplies, * and work records for a high grossing concession stand at the Comcast Center.

Activities and Societies: Concentration in Adventure, Sport & Nature Based Tourism & Study Abroad in Cape Town, South Africa