Caroline Brammer
Seattle
Summary
Developed broad range of transferrable skills in community-focused environment, including effective communication and strategic planning. Demonstrates strong project management and problem-solving abilities. Looking to transition into new field where these skills can drive meaningful outcomes. Knowledgeable Event Specialist with solid background in producing successful events across various industries. Proven track record of coordinating logistics, managing vendor relationships, and ensuring seamless event execution. Demonstrated ability in budget management and client communication.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Bartender/Server
Von's 1000 Spirits
01.2023 - Current
- Bartender/ Server in a high volume 250-person Bistro
- I honed skills of multi tasking, prioritizing, and staying calm under pressure while delivering exceptional service to a diverse crowd
- Whether memorizing intricate drink recipes, creating personalized cocktails, or managing several drink orders at once, I consistently met the demands of a busy bar while maintaining an upbeat, welcoming atmosphere
Manager/Creative Director
Slow Dance Shop
07.2023 - 10.2023
- Full time vintage store Manager and Creative Director with a multitude of responsibilities including curation of inventory from a 2000+ backstock, organizing multiple art shows and vintage pop-ups as well as producing and styling photoshoots
- Day-to-day sales management of 7 online stores and in person shop sales and 5 employees and scheduling
- Responsible for producing monthly detailed curation and buying reports to shop buyer
Au Pair
01.2022 - 01.2023
- A full-time live-in nanny for a family in Mexico City
- Responsibilities included caretaking for a four-year-old, pick-ups and drop-offs, planning after-school activities, organizing and restocking of supplies and food in household and planning travel itineraries
Co-Lead/Manager for Homeless Advocacy Project
10.2020 - 10.2021
- Community advocate and organizer for a large un-housed population
- Operated in the field to provide food, shelter, medications, addiction counseling, and job search assistance for 200 community members that fell houseless during the pandemic
- Attended city council meetings and interacted with the mayor and city officials to advocate for assistance with shelter/basic necessities
- Researched and proposed solutions that utilized community support and were safer options than what was offered by the city
- Coordinated logistics for relocation of ~200 people several times with only a few hours notice to comply with local regulations and mandates
- In addition, led community outreach, publicity, and engagement through social media and event planning
Music Event Producer & Manager
11.2020 - 09.2021
- Solely responsible for planning and execution of 10 live fundraising shows from start to finish across an 11-month period
- Sourced and booked different musical artists both local and out of town, procured a full sound system set up and sound engineer, and scheduled detailed set times for each 5-hour event
- Garnered support from local businesses and residences surrounding the venue and sold ~200 tickets per show to raise thousands of dollars for partnered advocacy group to distribute aid to the local houseless population
Front of House
Galos Flame Grilled Chicken
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Front of House/Server for Galos responsible for opening, serving, bussing, and customer service
- Given increasing levels of responsibility and oversight in a short amount of time
- Adept at problem resolution to achieve high-level of customer satisfaction
Generalist
Veraci Pizza
01.2019 - 07.2019
- Front of House and Kitchen employee responsible for serving, back of house pizzas, and open and close duties
- Extremely busy location which required a high level of attention to detail to prevent mistakes and food waste
Music Tour Manager
11.2018 - 11.2018
- I planned and executed a two-week 6 state tour of my band across the East Coast of The United States
- Solely responsible for logistics, I booked 6 different venues ranging from dive bars to concert halls, rented a touring van and sound equipment, organized living stays in each state for 5 musicians as well as meticulously scheduled traveling times and food/living costs
- I also coordinated the promotion of shows months in advance, resulting in an increased fan base and revenue streams during the 2-week long tour
Personal Assistant
08.2015 - 06.2017
- Personal Assistant for a Fashion Sales Representative
- Day-to-day responsibilities consisted of filling orders, restocking merchandise, bookkeeping, and customer service
- Also assisted with large order sales to a wide range of clientele, and creating and managing displays at large-scale expos and showrooms
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Event Production With Live Music Focus
Fairhaven, Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA06.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Jazz Vocal performance
The New School For Jazz
New York, New York12-2019
Skills
- Community Liaison
- Strong multitasking
- Project Management
- Strategic thinking
- Cultural immersion
- Project planning
- Creative vision
- Schedule coordination
- Highly reliable
- Event marketing
- Processes and procedures
- Outgoing personality
- Event Booking
Certification
- Certified Social Worker (CSW) - Association of Social Work Boards.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) - Project Management Institute.
Languages
Spanish
Upper intermediate (B2)
Timeline
Manager/Creative Director
Slow Dance Shop
07.2023 - 10.2023
Bartender/Server
Von's 1000 Spirits
01.2023 - Current
Au Pair
01.2022 - 01.2023
Music Event Producer & Manager
11.2020 - 09.2021
Co-Lead/Manager for Homeless Advocacy Project
10.2020 - 10.2021
Front of House
Galos Flame Grilled Chicken
09.2019 - 03.2020
Generalist
Veraci Pizza
01.2019 - 07.2019
Music Tour Manager
11.2018 - 11.2018
Personal Assistant
08.2015 - 06.2017
- Certified Social Worker (CSW) - Association of Social Work Boards.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) - Project Management Institute.
Bachelor of Arts - Event Production With Live Music Focus
Fairhaven, Western Washington University
Bachelor of Arts - Jazz Vocal performance
The New School For Jazz
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