Paige Van Dinther
Ottawa
Summary
A recent graduate from the highly competitive Event Management program at Algonquin College driven to work her way up into the event industry. Currently an energetic Operations Administration Assistant at Ottawa's Bluesfest festival with excellent communication and organizational skills. Focused on increasing team and event success, and ensuring an excellent experience for all, no matter the situation. An accomplished multitasker with disciplined approach, eager to excell in the workplace.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Assistant
Ottawa Bluesfest
01.2024 - Current
- Supported management team in decision-making by providing accurate data analysis and insightful reports.
- Improved communication between departments, resulting in better collaboration and overall productivity.
- Contributed to the successful completion of projects by coordinating tasks efficiently among various teams involved.
- Maintained organized filing systems, allowing for quick retrieval of information when necessary.
Food and Beverage Supervisor
Rideau View Golf Club
04.2021 - Current
- Set and enforced performance and service standards to keep consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction.
- Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
- Trained new hires.
- Controlled food and beverage costs and managed inventory.
- Operate large scale events such as weddings, tournaments, banquets, and more.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning and event booking
- Assembled creative and innovative event attractions based on internal capabilities.
- Coordinated live entertainment for events.
- Trained and supervised event staff to complete tasks on time.
Assistant Manager of Operations
Audioform
09.2022 - 09.2023
- Coordinated with General Manager in different operational issues and promotional activities.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Spearheaded daily staff meetings to identify improvement strategies, discuss policy updates, and facilitate open communication.
- Developed and maintain operational guidelines for staff.
- Developed systems and procedures to improve operational quality and team efficiency.
- Stayed up-to-date with industry trends and best practices to improve skills and organizational operations.
- Performed event coordination for larger music events such as festival afterparties, expos, camping music festival, etc.
- Brainstormed and implemented creative event concepts and themes.
Server
Greenfields Gastropub
06.2021 - 12.2021
Server
Riverstone Retirement
12.2020 - 04.2021
Server
Wixan's Bridge
08.2018 - 12.2019
Server
Bernie Murray's
06.2017 - 07.2018
Education
Graduate Certificate - Event Management
Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON04.2023
Associate of Arts - General Arts And Science
Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON04.2022
High School Diploma -
Horseheads High School
Horseheads, NY06.2017
Skills
- Operational Efficiency and Safety
- Quality Control Analysis
- Instructing
- Staff Service Training
- Business Maintenance
- Guest Satisfaction
- Staff Supervision
- Guest Relations
- Crisis/Time Management
- Continuous Improvements
- Effective Planner
- Event Oversight
- Coordinate Events
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with a team of eight individuals in the development of a fundraiser for the Dave Smith Youth Treatment Centre that raised over $7,000 for the charity.
- Planned and executed a two day camping, music, and arts festival by the name of Midnight Forever. Hosted by Audioform.
Hobbies
- I began DJing just over two years ago and have been playing at many different clubs, events, and music festivals.
- Producing music
Timeline
Operations Assistant
Ottawa Bluesfest
01.2024 - Current
Assistant Manager of Operations
Audioform
09.2022 - 09.2023
Server
Greenfields Gastropub
06.2021 - 12.2021
Food and Beverage Supervisor
Rideau View Golf Club
04.2021 - Current
Server
Riverstone Retirement
12.2020 - 04.2021
Server
Wixan's Bridge
08.2018 - 12.2019
Server
Bernie Murray's
06.2017 - 07.2018
Graduate Certificate - Event Management
Algonquin College
Associate of Arts - General Arts And Science
Algonquin College
High School Diploma -
Horseheads High School
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