La Sonia Holmes has over 10 years of experience in event operations management, catering coordination and meeting planning. She is currently the Event Operations Manager at Franciscan Health System where she facilitates all company activities including employee events, medical conferences and seminars. She excels at budget planning and administration, coordinating supplies/equipment purchasing, and reviewing invoices for accuracy. Holmes holds a CMP certification and has a track record of enhancing efficiency and reducing costs.

1. LA SONIA HOLMES
4622 79th Ave. CT. W.  University Place, WA 98466  206-595-0068  holmes.lasonia@yahoo.com
Event Operations Manager
Dedicated business professional with a versatile skill set developed through experience as an Executive Assistant,
Catering Coordinator, Director of Catering, Meeting Planner and Operations Manager.
Reputation for enhancing and streamlining operations to increase efficiency/decrease costs and managing projects
and staff to deliver measureable results.
Excel in planning small to large scale events with an emphasis on budget planning and administration; coordinating
the purchasing of supplies and equipment; review invoices for accuracy.
Certified Meeting Professional (CMP)
Key Skills
Office Management
Teambuilding & Supervision
Staff Development & Training
Policies & Procedures Manuals
Accounts Payable/Receivable
Meeting & Event Planning
Expense Reduction
Conflict Management
Project Management
Problem Solving
Communication
Negotiation
Experience
Franciscan Health System, Tacoma, Washington
2007 to Present
Event Operations Manager, 2007 to present
Facilitate the logistics for all company activities that include employee events, medical conferences, safety and health
fairs, Franciscan Heart Walk and seminars.
Conduct onsite site inspections to evaluate hotel and conference space for business needs.
Develop and update standards, procedures and/or general communications.
Interviewed job candidates, made employment decisions, communicated performance standards and conducted
annual and midyear performance appraisals. Provide leadership and direction to 10 direct reports
Doubletree Hotels, Tukwila, Washington
2005 to 2006
Director of Catering
Facilitated, booked and managed events planned for corporate and social clients. Supervised 15 banquet event staff
and 3 Catering Sales Managers
Stayed abreast of organizational initiatives, changing needs/priorities and regulatory requirements; identified
opportunities to enhance or improve current processes, customer service and effectiveness.
Develop and update standards, procedures and/or general communications.
Embassy Suites Hotel, Bellevue, Washington
2002 to 2005
Catering Sales Manager
Planned Corporate and Social Events that included site selection, menu planning and decoration.
Approved invoices and bills related to each event and responded to post event surveys and/or comments.

2. Education
Strayer University
BACHELOR OF ARTS/SCIENCE BUSINESS
HUMAN RESOURCES
Completed 157.70 out of 180 credits toward degree
Human Resource Management
Staffing organizations
Management concepts
Training and development
Anticipated Graduation Date
Mar/2015