Sara Moore

Detail-oriented and resourceful hospitality professional with hands-on experience coordinating private events, managing vendor logistics, and delivering seamless guest experiences from consultation through closeout. Skilled at translating client visions into well-executed celebrations, overseeing food and bar service, and ensuring smooth day-of operations. Seeking an event planning assistant position where I can apply my organizational strengths and client-facing experience to support a growing events team.

Bartender & Event Coordinator at Recovery Room (2026-03 – Present)

• Consult with clients looking to host private events at the venue, including graduations, birthday celebrations, and business gatherings.
• Coordinate scheduling between clients and bar availability, then prepare the venue the morning of each event to bring the client's vision to life.
• Manage food and bar service throughout the duration of each event, check in with guests regularly, and remain on-site through the end.
• Handle full post-event breakdown and cleanup of the venue.

Bar Manager & Event Coordinator at Bonks Bar (2022-12 – 2023-07)

• Met with clients seeking to host private events at the venue, including graduations, birthdays, and business functions.
• Scheduled event dates that accommodated both client needs and bar operations, then prepared the bar and garage space the morning of each event to bring each client's vision to life.
• Managed food and bar service once events began, staying on-site and checking on guests through the conclusion of each event.
• Oversaw post-event shutdown, cleanup, and venue restoration.
• Additionally directed and managed logistics for small live shows, designed drink menus, ordered inventory, maintained stock levels, and trained incoming staff on service standards and bar procedures.

Bartender at McGlinchey's (2022-03 – 2022-09)

• Independently managed all bar operations during high-volume weekend shifts, serving 60 to 80 patrons per night.
• Oversaw opening and closing procedures, including cash handling and nightly register balancing.
• Monitored inventory levels and restocked supplies throughout each shift to ensure uninterrupted service.

Americorps Member at City Year Philadelphia (2021-06 – 2022-12)

• Served in Philadelphia's inner city elementary schools (3rd-5th grade).
• Constructed lesson plans and student evaluations throughout the school year.
• Led lessons and presentations under guidance of a Lead Teacher.
• Directed Social Emotional Learning groups, mentored students in self-awareness, social awareness, and personal and academic decision-making.

Emergency Service Alarm Operator at AvantGuard (2020-05 – 2021-05)

• Monitored burglar, fire, medical, and IOT alarms, processed alarm signals quickly and professionally while managing critical situations.
• Dispatched the proper authorities, providing them with crucial information received during alarms.
• Detailed documentation of all responses and steps taken during alarm signals.

Sales Support at Melaleuca (2018-06 – 2020-04)

• Supported sales team efforts by engaging with clients during calls.
• Provided personalized product recommendations and expert knowledge on product ingredients and uses.
• Delivered exceptional service and support to drive sales opportunities.

Communication, Public Relations – Brigham Young University- Idaho (2017 – 2019)

High School Diploma – Madison Senior High School (2013 – 2017)