Claire Huff
Monument
Summary
Engaging detailed-oriented wedding and event planner with a diverse back ground in sales, customer service, leadership and event coordination. Experience includes an internship in event planning, hands on involvement in conferences, weddings, greenroom and retail. Recognized for strong people and organizational skills. Brings a proactive mindset with passion to created events, customer satisfaction and profit.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Guest Lead - Manager
Altar'd State
2025.10 - Current
- Assisted with floor sets and stylizing store merchandise
- Lead team in achieving sales targets through effective inventory management and staff training.
- Implemented strategic merchandising initiatives to enhance customer engagement and drive store traffic.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills, resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
Wedding & Event Planner
Cloud 9 Wedding & Event Planning
2025.08 - Current
- Plan and execute weddings
- Design cohesive event experiences, including decor, layouts and overall aesthetic direction.
- Executed on-site event setups and breakdowns, ensuring adherence to client specifications.
- Coordinate with vendors, venues and clients to ensure seamless event execution.
- Contribute to brand growth through social media content and marketing support.
- Well organized and quick to problem solve.
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
Event Assistant
The Road
2022.07 - 2025.05
- Assisted in planning corporate events and conferences.
- Assisted in organizing successful events by collaborating with vendors and suppliers.
- Setting up green rooms and their catering.
- VIP host and sales for band merchandise.
- Decorating for weddings and making catering orders
- Wedding assisting & collaborating with clients via in person, phone and email .
- Performed event coordination for larger parties and gatherings.
Leasing Professional
- Bohannon Development Corporation
2024.07 - 2025.04
- Successful Sales records
- Evaluating prospects through the application process: background checks and references.
- Coordinated lease agreements, maintaining accuracy in documentation and adherence to deadlines.
- Negotiating leasing contracts and securing occupant readiness.
- Provided personalized tours of properties, showcasing unit features and amenities tailored to each prospect''s needs.
- Organized community events to foster a positive living environment for all residents.
Key Holder Leader
Express Retail
2020.07 - 2021.08
- This was my First retail job and after one month they made me a key holder.
- Analyzed sales trends to inform strategic decisions on promotions and product placement.
- Suggestive selling and sharing current fashion trends .
- Key holder and trainer.
- Guest engagement, sales event and hiring.
- Surpassing sales goal.
- Handled escalated customer inquiries or complaints promptly, demonstrating empathy while seeking fair resolutions that satisfied both parties involved.
Marketing and Events Intern
The Road
2019.10 - 2020.05
- Assisted marketing staff, learning aspects of communications , public relations and events.
- Participated in planning and setup for large events.
Education
Associate - Event & Wedding Planning
QC Event School
2025-05
Associate of Arts - Marketing
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ2021
High School Diploma -
Mountain View Academy
Colorado Springs, CO2020-06
Skills
- June 2022 Competed in Miss Colorado 2022 as Miss El Paso County
- Strategic planning & problem solving
- Team building & leadership
- Customer service
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Event facilitation/ organization
- Sales, meeting goals
- Merchandising & Stylist
Certification
Sales certificate award for highest top sales earner
Timeline
Guest Lead - Manager
Altar'd State
2025.10 - Current
Wedding & Event Planner
Cloud 9 Wedding & Event Planning
2025.08 - Current
Leasing Professional
- Bohannon Development Corporation
2024.07 - 2025.04
Event Assistant
The Road
2022.07 - 2025.05
Key Holder Leader
Express Retail
2020.07 - 2021.08
Marketing and Events Intern
The Road
2019.10 - 2020.05
Associate - Event & Wedding Planning
QC Event School
Associate of Arts - Marketing
Grand Canyon University
High School Diploma -
Mountain View Academy