Eliza Saunders

Operations and Events Professional

Salt Lake City Metropolitan Area

About

Skilled operations and events professional with a proven track record of planning high-impact events, optimizing systems, and fostering strong client relationships.

Experience

  • Co-Founder at Entrepreneur's Apprentice
    Feb 2022 - Jun 2025 · 3 yrs 5 mos

    - Led strategic planning, operations, and financial management, scaling company revenue from $3K to $35K/month - Oversaw company budgeting and resource allocation, cutting expenses by 30% - Directed hiring processes and coordinated onboarding for new hires, engaging with over 100+ applicants a month - Created and refined standard operating procedures (SOPs) across departments - Mentored 7 team members, fostering a culture of growth and development - Maintained client relations across 20+ partners and stakeholders

  • Marketing and Operations Intern at USU Hockey
    Aug 2024 - Feb 2025 · 7 mos

    - Attended 15+ games to provide on-site support and ensure smooth execution of operations, including ticket sales, crowd control, and promotional giveaways - Developed weekly content for social media, boosting online presence by 10% - Streamlined ticketing operations, improving efficiency by 5% - Analyzed feedback from 20+ fans to refine marketing approaches and enhance customer satisfaction - Assisted in developing marketing materials for promotional events and campaigns

  • Assistant Wedding Coordinator at Stages Events Co.
    Jan 2019 - May 2024 · 5 yrs 5 mos

    - Oversaw operations for 12+ weddings, resolving on-site challenges and ensuring seamless event execution - Ensured smooth execution of on-site logistics by supervising setup, teardown, and vendor coordination during events - Developed detailed event timelines and managed real-time logistics to reduce setup time by 14%

  • USU Library Cataloging Coordinator at Utah State University
    Jul 2021 - Aug 2023 · 2 yrs 2 mos

    - Co-developed a manuscript cataloging system, improving data accuracy across 4,000+ records - Trained 2 new staff on software tools, ensuring seamless transitions and operational consistency - Produced weekly reports and tracking documents to support library operations

  • Order Fulfillment and Client Coordinator at Norwex
    Aug 2016 - Jul 2021 · 5 yrs