Lachlan Parris
Coburg,VIC
Summary
Self-directed event coordinator with close to a years experience creating strategic alliances with organizational leaders to align with and support key business initiatives for on-time, under-budget event completion. Organized and ambitious planner with expertise in managing costs and budgets while establishing partnerships with vendors for optimal savings. Customer-oriented time manager and decisive leader. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Coordinator
Bells Hotel
06.2022 - Current
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking and event promotions.
- Managed event logistics and operations.
- Performed event coordination for larger parties and gatherings.
- Evaluated existing plans, processes and events planning services to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Planned large-scale events such as trade shows, conferences, and meetings.
- Supported senior leadership by developing status reports on activities related to planning, scheduling, cancellation, inquiries, resourcing, risk mitigation and proposal development for various events.
- Solicited feedback from clients to assess event success and uncover opportunities for improvement.
- Liaised with marketing and PR colleagues to promote special events in social calendars.
- Coordinated florists, photographers, videographers, musicians, officiants and ceremony participants during rehearsals and pre-ceremony, ceremony and reception events.
- Streamlined event efficiencies by accurately coordinating and managing customer itineraries.
- Interviewed clients to understand event scopes of work, establish budgets and determine timelines for venue selection, guest list finalization, and rehearsal, ceremonies, and receptions.
- Supervised onsite team of caterers, audio-visual technicians, and facility management team.
- Coordinated weddings, reunions, and corporate meetings throughout banquet and conference spaces.
- Worked closely with couples to meet wedding goals, maintain deadlines and resolve complaints or service issues.
- Reduced financial discrepancies by accurately managing budgeting, bookkeeping and auditing tasks.
- Fostered relationships with local and national wedding suppliers to obtain best price, quality, and delivery of products.
- Attended bridal industry events to promote services and build relationships with prospective vendors.
Dish Hand
Vorea Polaris
02.2022 - 03.2022
- Cleared, washed and stacked all plates, dining utensils and trays quickly and without breaking.
- Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
- Kept work area clean, dry and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
- Efficiently loaded and unloaded dishwashers, cleaning by hand large pots and stove items used often by kitchen staff.
- Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils and glassware to keep kitchen ready for customer demands.
- Paid close attention to instructions from supervisor to complete tasks on time.
Dish Hand
400 Gradi Food Production
04.2021 - 09.2021
- Cleared, washed and stacked all plates, dining utensils and trays quickly and without breaking.
- Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
- Kept work area clean, dry and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
- Paid close attention to instructions from supervisor to complete tasks on time.
- Washed equipment, surfaces, refrigerators and other areas and applied sanitizing chemicals.
- Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils and glassware to keep kitchen ready for customer demands.
- Worked with chemicals such as detergent, rinse agents and sanitizers to protect customer health.
- Assisted with kitchen prep work to help operations run smoothly and meet customer needs.
- Completed extra cleaning work on garbage cans, racks, dry storage areas and other fixtures to keep kitchen spotless.
- Stepped into additional roles during busy times to boost coverage of important stations.
Administrative Assistant
Melbourne Private Hospital
11.2019 - 03.2021
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Executed record filing system to improve document organization and management.
- Scheduled office meetings and client appointments for staff teams.
- Sorted and distributed office mail and recorded incoming shipments for corporate records.
- Interacted with vendors, contractors and professional services personnel to receive orders, direct activities and communicate instructions.
- Handled client correspondence and tracked records to foster office efficiency.
- Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze and report on performance and sales data.
- Coached new employees on administrative procedures, company policies and performance standards.
- Organized paperwork such as charts and reports for office and patient needs.
- Scheduled patient appointments and placed reminder calls to deliver exceptional customer experience.
- Documented patient medical information, case histories and insurance details to facilitate smooth appointments and payment processing.
- Supported office staff and operational requirements with administrative tasks.
- Conducted insurance verification and preauthorizations and managed patient charts.
- Received, recorded and addressed incoming and outgoing communication via telephone and email.
- Carried out front office duties utilizing data entry skills in framework of medical database.
- Verified insurance coverage to prepare for upcoming patient appointments.
- Maintained current and accurate medical records for patients.
- Located, checked in and pulled medical records for patient appointments and incomplete charts.
- Managed master calendar and scheduled appointments for providers based on optimal patient loads and clinician availability.
- Coordinated customer service, patient scheduling and billing.
- Called patients to confirm scheduled appointments day in advance.
- Enhanced office productivity by handling high volume of callers per day.
- Developed and managed accurate and confidential patient records.
- Provided educational documents and pamphlets to patients.
- Organized patient files and streamlined operations to improve efficiency.
- Completed billing and coding duties to handle submitted claims.
- Communicated with patients regarding payments on outstanding accounts.
- Supported providers in outpatient medical office through coordinating administrative operations.
- Established relationships with Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance providers to resolve billing issues effectively.
- Completed and filed financial documentation for accounting purposes.
- Advocated for patients through conversations with insurance representatives.
- Improved timely payment of bills by developing flexible payment plans for patients.
- Facilitated organized record retrieval and access by maintaining filing system for both in-house and discharged residents.
- Contacted patients regarding unpaid and underpaid accounts to resolve issues.
- Managed financial documentations such as expense reports and invoices.
- Audited customer files to verify medical necessity and satisfaction of coverage criteria.
Cashier
Piedimonte's Supermarket & Liquor, North Fitzroy
05.2015 - 09.2018
- Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Promoted customer loyalty and consistent sales by delivering friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.
- Collected and authorized payments of guests.
- Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
- Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
- Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks and bins for optimal appearance.
- Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies.
- Checked identification for proof-of-age for alcohol and tobacco sales.
- Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
- Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
- Maintained current knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers.
Apprentice Trainee
CBD Facility Services
01.2013 - 12.2014
- Kept work areas clean and organized.
- Arrived for work at scheduled time, properly dressed and ready to contribute to team success.
- Adhered to quality assurance, performance and compliance standards.
- Lubricated and cleaned machines and work tools to maintain optimum performance.
- Mopped, brushed and spread paints, cleaning solutions or other compounds over surfaces to clean or provide protection.
- Assisted equipment operators in alignment, movement and adjustment of equipment and materials.
- Loaded, unloaded and identified building materials, machinery and tools to distribute tools to appropriate locations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics
Latrobe University
Bundoora, VICNo Degree - Secondary Education
Wesley College - Melbourne
Melbourne, VIC11.2016
Skills
- Event Supervision
- Event Staffing
- Special Event Planning
- Project Management
- Meeting Planning
- Managing Events Start to Finish
- Guest Relations
- Time Management
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Japanese
Elementary
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Event Coordinator
Bells Hotel
06.2022 - Current
Dish Hand
Vorea Polaris
02.2022 - 03.2022
Dish Hand
400 Gradi Food Production
04.2021 - 09.2021
Administrative Assistant
Melbourne Private Hospital
11.2019 - 03.2021
Cashier
Piedimonte's Supermarket & Liquor, North Fitzroy
05.2015 - 09.2018
Apprentice Trainee
CBD Facility Services
01.2013 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics
Latrobe University
No Degree - Secondary Education
Wesley College - Melbourne
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