Erin Krobath

About

An accomplished Meetings & Special Events Manager with extensive experience in organizing and executing high-profile events, including conferences, social gatherings, and corporate meetings. Proven track record in hospitality management, event coordination, and team leadership. Skilled in client communication, event planning, and multi-day event execution. Experienced in working with VVIP clientele and managing events with significant revenue. Strong background in hospitality and management with a focus on flawless execution and customer satisfaction.

Experience

• Meetings & Special Events Manager · The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C.2024-03-01 –
• Event Coordinator · The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C.2022-06-01 – 2024-03-01

  - Successfully organize, manage, and execute meetings, conferences, group stays & social events - Create and detail multi-day event orders, resumes and event diagrams - Communicated with all departments within the hotel, ensuring flawless execution of all events aspects - Attend regular meetings to review BEOs, hotel operations, group rate commission & credit - Support all Meetings & Special Events Managers in the execution of pre-planning documents, billing and administrative roles - Assist with events including VVIP clientele, Sports Teams, 500+ attendees, and $600,000+ in revenue

• Le Gourmet Student Event Planner · JMU Hart School of Hospitality, Sport and Recreation Management2021-08-01 – 2021-12-01

  • Selected as the student planner for the largest fundraiser for the Hart School of Hospitality, Sport & Recreation Management at James Madison University, raising over $80,000 • Worked closely with the lead planner on key pieces of the event including the production schedule, sponsorship & auction item procurement, and website • Managed a team of 35 student & peer volunteers through pre-event, execution, and post-event tasks • Created all marketing content and printed materials used for the event • Ran the check-in and checkout operations of Le Gourmet, communicating all necessary information to attendees at the beginning and end of the event

• Managerial Intern · Old Dominion Boat Club2021-05-01 – 2021-08-01

  • Worked with clients in the planning and execution of numerous events, ranging from small cocktail receptions to large plated dinners • Served as manager on duty and resolved any issues and handled the financial responsibilities at the end of each shift, including staff tip out • Created menus for the general membership weekly specials and assisted in menu creation for events held at the club • Coordinated with vendors with regard to inventories and event rentals • Developed a training manual and employee handbook

• Event Management Team, Student Member · Torchy's Tacos2021-06-01 – 2021-06-01

  • Chosen as 1 of 8 students to represent JMU and the Hart School of Hospitality at Torchy’s Tacos Inaugural Managing Partners Conference • Assisted a group of travel directors, working in a variety of areas (VIP, Transportation, Food and Beverage, Registration) to ensure all aspects of the conference were executed as planned

• Extern · Aramark2020-01-01 – 2020-06-01

  • Serve students made-to-order meals and drinks within a timely fashion • Rotate through different positions within different dining halls • Help to close and clean all serving stations

• Food And Beverage Intern · Lansdowne Resort and Spa2019-05-01 – 2019-08-01

  o Communicated feedback such as issues, general comments, and compliments to kitchen staff and managers o Responsible for knowing details of the menu, including specials and operation of POS system o Provided excellent service to all hotel guests and members of the club in a timely manner, accommodating their needs

• Special Events Intern · Osborne Events2018-12-01 – 2018-12-01

  • Assisted in the setup of multiple events, a corporate holiday party and a wedding • Collaborated with a variety of vendors to ensure all aspects of the events were executed properly • Remained flexible in an ever-changing environment; solved problems quickly and efficiently

Education

• James Madison UniversityBachelor's degree, Hospitality Administration/Management, Business Minor
• Freedom High SchoolHigh School Diploma

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