Rodriguez Wedding
Attended planning meetings, rehearsal, and sent follow-up invoice. Helped manage event day-of, including overseeing order in which tables were served.
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About
A little bit about me!
Abbey Watanabe
Hi, I’m Abbey — an energetic professional who's passionate about helping clients execute their dream event flawlessly.
I am an accomplished and results-driven professional with a proven track record in event sales, client relations, and operational management. I excel at developing and executing strategic plans to secure new business and drive revenue growth.
With a dynamic blend of technical skills and hands-on experience, I am adept at managing complex logistics, building lasting client relationships, and ensuring the seamless execution of projects from inception to completion.
Resume
My background is a blend of professional and educational experiences that have given me the skills to deliver the results you crave. Take a look at my journey here.
Professional Experience
Here are key moments from my professional career that demonstrate my ability to deliver exceptional results.
Events Planning Practicum and Director of Tennis
Harmony Meadows Tennis Resort
2025 - Present
Coordinated and scheduled event activities, ensuring a smooth flow of operations.
Collaborated on event planning, event purchases, and timeline development for a diverse range of events, including weddings, family gatherings, holiday celebrations, banquets, and tennis camps.
Contributed to post-event procedures, including sending personalized invoices and follow-up letters to support client retention.
Addressed and resolved issues that arose during events to ensure guest satisfaction and safety.
Event Coordinator (Freelance)
Approach Tennis
2022 - Present
Secured venues for various events, including E-sports championships, exhibitor booths, and after-parties.
Coordinated event design and scheduling among vendors, stakeholders, and volunteers to meet event objectives and client expectations.
Director of Operations, Facility Manager
Pacific Sports Inc.
2020 - 2022
Led sales and marketing communications, including newsletters, emails, and social media posts, for over 4,000 clients using Marketing360.
Led onboarding and training for 30+ retail staff members, ensuring alignment with organizational sales and customer service goals.
Maintained general office management and coordinated maintenance with property management and external vendors.
Responded to bid documents and requests for proposals (RFPs) from potential vendors, including hotels, gyms, and wellness facilities.
Educational Background
My education has provided the foundational knowledge and specialized skills that I apply to my professional work.
2020
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
University of Washington, Seattle Campus
Women's Tennis Varsity Athlete
University of Washington Director of Athletics Honor Roll
2022
W3Schools.com JavaScript Certificate
Generation Junior Web Developer Program
Participated in a 350+ hour Junior Web Developer program that emphasized hands-on practical application.
In Progress
Certificate in Event Planning
Edmonds College
Spring Quarter 2025 Honor Roll
Core Competencies
Here are my core competencies, cultivated through hands-on experience and specialized training.
Technical Skills
Leadership
Tools & Platforms
Portfolio
An overview of the 2025 Edmonds College Event Planning practicum, fulfilled through Harmony Meadows Tennis Resort
- All Projects
- Weddings
- Family Gatherings
- Tennis
Huang Welcome Party
Managed and planned activities for wedding guests of the Huang wedding, including setting up pickleball tournament and refreshments.
Copitzky Wedding
Attended planning meetings, rehearsal, and sent follow-up invoice. Managed event day-of, including directing relevant event staff and vendors based on event timelines.
Fourth of July Tournament
Planned event, created bracket, and purchased relevant equipment. Held award ceremony afterwards.
Coimbre Wedding
Attended planning meetings, rehearsals, and sent follow-up invoice. Helped manage wedding events with visiting vendors, including sparkler send-off (pictured above).
Fourth of July Family Event
Planned schedule of events, purchased equipment, and conducted games for participants in attendance.
Wimbledon Weekend Tournament + Celebration
Created tennis draw and communicated to participants, helped serve themed refreshments following awards ceremony.
USTA Tournament
Created draws, handled tournament correspondence, and purchased equipment for a Junior USTA Tournament.
Growth of Skills
The skills and growth demonstrated through the 2025 Practicum
Critical Thinking
Made strategic decisions by carefully evaluating their long-term consequences and the difficulty of reversal. This foresight allowed me to effectively manage situations such as hotel check-ins, guest expectations at weddings, and weather-related scheduling changes.
Leadership
Effectively developed and managed comprehensive day-of plans and timetables, ensuring all event logistics run smoothly. This included clearly communicating detailed instructions to team members, from tournament and banquet setup to large-scale events, and providing clear, written plans to all relevant parties.
Flexibility
Demonstrated a high degree of flexibility, quickly changing tasks and priorities to meet the needs of the team and a high volume of clients.
Problem-Solving
Demonstrated the ability to think quickly and make sound decisions in high-stress, time-sensitive environments, ensuring events proceed seamlessly. Effectively used available resources to adapt to unforeseen challenges, whether by sourcing alternative materials or adjusting plans in real time.
Persistence
Demonstrated persistence in outreach and networking, consistently pursuing new leads despite initial setbacks. Maintained a resilient and strategic approach to client acquisition, undeterred by initial rejections.
Confidence
Took on a visible leadership role, requiring me to put forth a lot of confidence in my abilities and output. Had to trust myself to build rapport and solicit cooperation from a wide range of individuals.
Decision-Making
Made strategic decisions that effectively balanced the needs of the business with client satisfaction, particularly when managing scheduling and meeting requests.
Oral Communication
Implemented customer recovery strategies to transform negative experiences into positive, long-term relationships. Articulated product and service offerings in a compelling way that clearly communicated value and drove purchasing decisions.
Interpretation and Application of Information
Grasped new concepts, such as pre-wedding process, work flow during events, and vendor communication protocols, and applied them accurately in a short time.
Planning, Organizing, Leading, and Controlling
Strategically managed event staff, delegating tasks to ensure seamless operations and a smooth guest experience. Effectively handled high-pressure situations, including medical emergencies and conflicts, maintaining a calm and professional demeanor to ensure the safety and satisfaction of all attendees. Proactively intervened to de-escalate tensions and resolve conflicts, ensuring a harmonious environment throughout the event.
Working in a Group/Team
Effectively communicated needs and expectations to team members and event staff, providing clear and constructive feedback to resolve any issues that arise. Consistently fostered a positive and collaborative team environment by acknowledging and celebrating the successes and achievements of my colleagues.
Summarizing and Synthesizing
Strategically and succinctly managed all communication regarding weather-related delays, fielding inquiries and clearly communicating expectations to ensure a seamless experience for clients and vendors.
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