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Maria May Howatt

Drayton Valley

Summary

Offering excellent organizational and communication skills suited for coordinating variety of events, and eager to learn and grow in this dynamic field. Proactive and goal-oriented individual with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Ready to use these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Event Coordinator & Supervisor | FT

TOWN OF CALMAR
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Responsible for creating & designing a Summer Day Camp Program for ages 6-12
  • Prepared registration forms, liability/waivers forms, sign in & out sheets, incident and injury report forms, and the parent handbook
  • Designed a volunteering schedule with organized positions & shifts for three volunteers
  • Communicated effectively with parents regarding registrations, events and answering questions in a timely manner
  • Designed daily unique social media posts and flyers to advertise the Day Camp
  • Ensured professional branding by adhering to brand styles and guidelines for consistency
  • Created advertisement posters for Calmar events such as Calmar Canada Cup, Resident Appreciation Pancake Breakfast, Calmar Business BBQ, and the Youth Business Training Program using Canva Designs
  • Formed and implemented a daily schedule for campers, balancing indoor and outdoor activities
  • Accurately estimating time frames for activities and acquiring necessary supplies for sports equipment and up to 80 arts & craft activities
  • Enhanced participation and engagement of activities through team building exercises

Receptionist | FT

AESTIVA DENTAL CLINIC
08.2023 - 11.2023
  • Corresponded with patients through email, telephone, and postal mail
  • Confirmed appointments, communicated with patients, and updated patient's records
  • Contacted insurance companies to inquire about patients’ coverages
  • Processed invoice payments, issued receipts and assisted with financial recordkeeping
  • Manually inputted new patient profiles, updating changes to address, phone numbers and dental insurance
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities while managing numerous tasks simultaneously under tight deadlines
  • Responsible for all document copying, faxing, and filing


Banquet server | PT

SANDMAN HOTEL/CHOP STEAKHOUSE & BAR
11.2022 - 07.2023
  • Greeted the event organizer upon arrival and ensured that the banquet room was set as desired
  • Communicated and confirmed the (BEO) event order with the Event Organizer
  • Introduced the Event Organizer to fellow staff to provide further assistance
  • Greeted guests upon arrival and directed them to services and amenities
  • Set up AV requirements such as the projector, projector screen, microphones, microphone holders, power bars, extension cords and podium for various event functions from conferences to company parties
  • Arranged banquet rooms to accommodate 20-120 guests based on event requirements
  • Set up numerous buffet settings and beverage stations
  • Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
  • Asked diners about meals to assess satisfaction and collect vital feedback to improve operations
  • Bussing dishes and glasses quietly and efficiently during events
  • Resolved guest’s complaints and concerns effectively
  • Maintained cleanliness of all areas including banquet rooms, hallways and restrooms
  • Entered services and product charges through the POS system
  • Prepared pre-authorization checks and submitted pre-authorized payments post event through billing software

Education

Certificate - Event Planning And Hospitality

Robertson College
07.2025

Diploma - Psychology and Sociology

Lethbridge College
07.2020

Skills

  • Event planning
  • Time management
  • Event setup and breakdown
  • Social media marketing
  • Customer service

Certification

  • Proserv | Expiry September 2029
  • First Aid & CPR/AED level C | Expiry June 2027
  • Lethbridge Senior Citizens Organization | October 2018

Hosted Bingo, served in the cafeteria, and interacted with seniors.

  • Guadalajara Missions Trip | February 2017

Directed at repairing the homes of senior citizens.

Timeline

Event Coordinator & Supervisor | FT

TOWN OF CALMAR
06.2024 - 08.2024

Receptionist | FT

AESTIVA DENTAL CLINIC
08.2023 - 11.2023

Banquet server | PT

SANDMAN HOTEL/CHOP STEAKHOUSE & BAR
11.2022 - 07.2023

Diploma - Psychology and Sociology

Lethbridge College

Certificate - Event Planning And Hospitality

Robertson College

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