Yorgo Salloum
Villenave D'ornon
Summary
Helpful Hostess processes customer transactions, organizes reservations and coordinates dining room staff. Demonstrated success in working with staff to create unique dining experiences. Offering experience working in restaurant settings. Motivated recent graduate with degree in [Area of study]. Bringing hands-on experience and success in helping plan special events from start to finish. Accomplished in building relationships with clients and exceeding expectations. Meticulous [Job Title] with background in planning events such as weddings, galas, social events and religious celebrations. Strong organizational skills with success in managing multiple events and executing simultaneous events. Outgoing student currently pursuing degree in [Area of study], excited to secure rewarding role as Wedding Planner with [Company]. Successful in building strong relationships and achieving positive customer satisfaction.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Host
Karketna
01.2021 - 04.2023
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
- Liaised with marketing and PR colleagues to promote special events in social calendars.
- Managed event logistics and operations.
- Planned large-scale events such as trade shows, conferences and meetings.
- Interviewed clients to understand event scopes of work and establish budgets.
- Led vendor negotiations to obtain cost-effective services and products.
- Solicited feedback from clients to assess event success and uncover opportunities for improvement.
- Coordinated florists, photographers, and musicians for events.
- Attended bridal industry events to promote services and build relationships with prospective vendors.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
Marketing Intern
Pivot Start Up
12.2022 - 03.2023
- Helped with planning and hosting of marketing events.
- Assisted in creating written, video and image content for marketing channels.
- Sat with marketing team members to learn new tasks and determine best tactics for solving challenges.
- Scheduled social media postings to advertise products and generate site traffic.
Bartender
MATTS Bar
04.2022 - 09.2022
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
Education
Master of Science - DNO
Université De Bordeaux
Bordeaux07.2025
Associate of Science - Biochemistry
USJ
Lebanon05.2023
Skills
- Budget Development
- Team Management
- Impression Management
- Event Preparation
- Reservation Coordination
- Budget Management
- Event Coordination
- Sales and Marketing
- Menu Board Art
- Customer Service
- Stage Setup
- Conflict Management
Languages
Arabic
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
French
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Marketing Intern
Pivot Start Up
12.2022 - 03.2023
Bartender
MATTS Bar
04.2022 - 09.2022
Event Host
Karketna
01.2021 - 04.2023
Master of Science - DNO
Université De Bordeaux
Associate of Science - Biochemistry
USJ
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