Samantha Paterson

Senior Coordinator, Attendee Services at metroConnections

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

About

Experienced Event Professional with a demonstrated history of working in the hospitality industry. Skilled in Catering, Sales, Menu Development and Event Planning. Strong Event Planner with a Bachelor of Science (BS) focused in Event Management from Iowa State University.

Experience

  • metroConnections (5 yrs)
    • Senior Coordinator, Attendee Services
      Aug 2024 - Present · 2 yrs

    • Attendee Services Coordinator
      Aug 2021 - Aug 2024 · 3 yrs 1 mo

  • Communications Specialist II - Events at OATI
    Apr 2021 - Aug 2021 · 5 mos

  • Event Coordinator at D'Amico Catering
    Jul 2016 - Sep 2020 · 4 yrs 3 mos

    • Simultaneously managed several projects while planning corporate meetings, weddings, proms and fundraisers • Assisted several event planners via updating event orders, floor plans, guiding venue tours & planning meetings • Supported in record breaking sales for 10 exclusive Minneapolis venues and countless off premise venues • Strategically promoted the highest level of customer service and professionalism to our clients

  • Assistant Account Executive at The Harrington Company
    Jan 2016 - Apr 2016 · 4 mos

    •Worked as an Assistant to Account Executives for an accredited Association Management Company •Supported four separate Associations while working closely with the Board of Directors •Displayed work in event planning, registration, financial procedures, website management and membership

  • Event Management Staff at metroConnections
    Aug 2015 - Feb 2016 · 7 mos

    •Work on-call for a large conference, events, production & transportation company •Coordinated program flow for the annual Target Corporation Managers Meeting hosting a total of 14,000 people •Administrated event-themed stations for Navitaire Customer Appreciation Party at Nicollet Island Pavilion