Ashlyn Wooden
LUXURY HOSPITALITY | EVENTS & GROUP COORDINATION | GUEST RELATIONS
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About
Hospitality professional with over five years of guest-facing experience and hands-on nonprofit event support. Skilled in reservations, special occasions, guest communication, vendor coordination, and managing details in fast-paced environments. Bring a thoughtful, organized approach to group and events services at Faena New York.
Experience
Volunteer Event Coordinator & Fundraising Support - CUREDUCHENNE
(2024-03)
- Assist with event-day details, attendee needs, and coordination to help activities run smoothly.
- Support nonprofit fundraising events through event preparation, logistics, vendor communication, and guest coordination.
Guest Services, Pelican Grill - THE RESORT AT PELICAN HILL - Newport Coast, CA
(2025-09 - 2026-10)
- Coordinated dining reservations, special occasions, and guest arrivals while delivering personalized service in a luxury resort setting.
- Worked closely with managers and service teams on VIP requests, guest preferences, and last-minute changes.
- Maintained organized reservation and seating flow during busy periods while communicating updates across the team.
Hostess / Guest Services - CANNERY SEAFOOD OF THE PACIFIC - Newport Beach, CA
(2020-09 - 2026-10)
- Managed high-volume reservations, large parties, walk-ins, and special requests while keeping guests informed.
- Coordinated with service teams on timing, seating changes, and guest needs to support smooth group experiences.
- Handled phone inquiries, reservation updates, and guest feedback with accuracy and professionalism.
Co-Owner - HADLEY JAMES AT HOME
(2023-02)
E-commerce Home Décor & Lighting
- Manage customer relationships and product information for a luxury home décor and lighting business.
- Coordinate customer follow-up, e-commerce details, and day-to-day communications with attention to accuracy.
Assistant Account Manager / Online Rater - ACRISURE LLC - Irvine, CA
(2022-08 - 2024-10)
- Maintained detailed client records and handled time-sensitive administrative follow-up.
- Collaborated with internal teams to resolve requests and discrepancies.
Real Estate Investor & Property Owner - Finley James, LLC
(2024-03)
- Coordinate property communications and administrative follow-up.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations - University of Colorado Boulder
