Kariena Cook
Redlands
Summary
Event and operations professional with extensive experience in supporting marketing initiatives and coordinating logistics for successful events. Proven ability to manage multiple deadlines while ensuring organizational efficiency and attention to detail. Recognized for dependability and adaptability, with a strong track record of problem-solving to facilitate seamless event execution.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Owner
Chain Breaker Distributions
01.2021 - Current
- Track sales data and identify top-performing products to guide inventory decisions across 1,200+ items
- Support marketing and promotional efforts by improving website flow and customer experience
- Balance daily operations, customer communication, and planning priorities to keep the business running smoothly
VP of Operations
Wildlife Vineyards
01.2018 - Current
- Work closely with marketing, leadership, vendors, and external partners to support events, promotions, and brand activities.
- Planned and supported 20+ on-site events annually, including private events, branded promotions, and hosted vineyard experiences, coordinating logistics, timelines, materials, and on-site execution.
- Share updates and details with team members so everyone stays aligned before and during events
- Manage multiple priorities at once while keeping deadlines, quality, and expectations on track
- Pay close attention to details to make sure events reflect the intended vision and standards
- Step in quickly when plans change and help troubleshoot issues as they arise
- Anticipate team and stakeholder needs to help prevent problems before they happen
- Monitored industry trends to identify growth opportunities for the business while managing social media accounts
Catering Manager (Temporary)
March Air Reserve Base
06.2023 - 11.2023
- Planned and supported banquets, weddings, military balls, and conferences for up to 430 guests
- Coordinated logistics, vendors, and staffing to ensure events stayed on schedule
- Led and trained an 8-person team to maintain service quality and efficiency
- Managed multiple events at once while meeting tight deadlines
- Handled last-minute changes calmly and effectively to keep events running without disruption
Hospitality Specialist
Highland Springs Ranch & Inn
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Supported daily operations and event setup while working with a 12-person team
- Helped improve workflow and organization, increasing efficiency by 20%
- Stayed flexible and detail-oriented while supporting changing priorities and guest needs.
- Played a key role in festival operations for a 7-week seasonal event drawing 30,000–35,000 attendees, supporting crowd flow, guest engagement, and operational efficiency.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
Purdue Global
West Lafayette, IN01-2027
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration Management
Purdue Global
West Lafayette, IN06.2025
Skills
- Event planning
- Customer communication
- Data analysis
- Social media management
- Branding
- Budgeting and finance
- Marketing analytics
- Logistics management
- Sales analysis
Target Role
Events Marketing Coordinator
Key Highlights
- Supported and executed events with up to 430 attendees, managing logistics, vendors, staffing, and timelines
- Helped increase event bookings by 32%, boost revenue by 10%, and reduce guest wait times by 13%
- Experienced working with internal teams, leadership, and external partners to keep events on track
- Strong at managing multiple projects at once while staying organized and detail-focused
Websites
Timeline
Catering Manager (Temporary)
March Air Reserve Base
06.2023 - 11.2023
Business Owner
Chain Breaker Distributions
01.2021 - Current
VP of Operations
Wildlife Vineyards
01.2018 - Current
Hospitality Specialist
Highland Springs Ranch & Inn
01.2016 - 01.2019
Master of Business Administration (MBA) -
Purdue Global
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration Management
Purdue Global