Kayla McGrail
Ballwin
Summary
Experienced and passionate Event Lead looking to transition into a full-time Wedding and Event Coordinator role. Skilled in organizational and time management, ensuring adaptability to changing needs, client relations, and team collaboration.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Lead
The Wildwood Hotel
01.2022 - Current
- Responsible for all aspects of event setup and breakdown, including tables, chairs, table linens, silverware, and centerpieces
- Direct vendors and caterers and oversee hotel event staff before, during, and after each event
- Maintain and track inventory, to-do lists, and scheduling needs for current and future events
- Create and develop organizational systems and forms to maximize event department efficiency
- Assist Event Manager in preparing room block and event proposals and contracts, creating groups in the reservation system, and finalizing event details with clients
Billing Assistant
BioTech Xray, Inc
01.2018 - 11.2024
- Monitor the status of accounts to ensure that payments are up to date
- Calculate, prepare, and issue bills, invoices, account statements, and other financial statements according to established procedures
- Check figures, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy, and proper codes
- Perform general office duties, such as filing, answering telephones, and handling routine correspondence
Sales Associate
West Oak Cleaners
03.2020 - 08.2021
- Greeted customers and ascertained special needs for product care
- Key holder responsible for all opening and closing duties of multiple store locations
- Opened and closed cash registers, performed tasks such as counting money, balancing cash drawers, and making deposits
Sales Associate
Carter's Oshkosh Bgosh
04.2017 - 01.2018
- Assisted customers with purchases and returns while maintaining knowledge of current sales promotions and policies regarding payment and exchanges
- Performed cashier duties, handled payments consisting of cash or credit, and counted/balanced drawers during closing shifts.
Front of House
McAlister's Deli
04.2016 - 04.2017
- Consisted of taking orders, cashier duties, running food, busing tables, providing excellent customer service, maintaining a clean restaurant, some food preparation work, and other duties as assigned
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Leadership
University of Missouri St Louis
12-2025
Associate of Arts - General Studies
St. Louis Community College
01-2021
Skills
- Client relationship development
- Verbal and written communication
- Multitasking and organization
- Event coordination and planning
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Customer service
Timeline
Event Lead
The Wildwood Hotel
01.2022 - Current
Sales Associate
West Oak Cleaners
03.2020 - 08.2021
Billing Assistant
BioTech Xray, Inc
01.2018 - 11.2024
Sales Associate
Carter's Oshkosh Bgosh
04.2017 - 01.2018
Front of House
McAlister's Deli
04.2016 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Leadership
University of Missouri St Louis
Associate of Arts - General Studies
St. Louis Community College
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