Amanda Sherman

Current

CEO & Founder at Gala Affairs By AtUrBest

Past

Customer Care Project Agent at Time Warner Cable
Advertising Agent at Brooklyn Queens Parent Magazine
Sales Rep at Blackstone Valley Tribune

Account Executive at The Larkin Group
Administrative Assistant at Eastern Paralyzed Veterans Association
Data Entry Clerk at Morgan Guaranty Trust Company

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Education

City University of New York-Queens College
Murry Bergtraum
Murry Bergtraum H.S

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Recommended

5 people have recommended Amanda

Connections

178 connections

Industry

Events Services

Websites

My Website

Amanda Sherman’s Summary

Full Service Consultation and Coordination for:

Weddings and Special Events;Birthdays and Anniversaries;Themed Parties, Bridal and Baby Showers;Corporate Events.

As a wedding/event planner I am able to perform the duties that the bride/groom or the client does not have the time or want the pressure. As a planner I am often asked to create all types of theme events.

Organizating weddings is an event I enjoy and knowing that I am able to make the couple satisfied is a special honor. As a planner I posses impressive negotiating and business skills to haggle with the numerous vendors etc... flowers, music, food, and so forth. As a planner I am here to help you stay with in your budget and to help you save money as well as troubleshoot any issues that might arise between the client and the vendor. I will work with the bride and groom at least a year before their wedding day.

I have professional relationships with photographers, hotel and restaurant managers, calligraphers, musicians, and videographers. I deal with vendors on a continuing basis and, because of this, I often receive discounts from suppliers that I can pass on to my clients.

Amanda Sherman’s Specialties:

charity events, anniversaries, sweet 16, graduations, birthdays, themed parties, themed weddings, family reunions, class reunions, and corporate events, company picnics

Amanda Sherman’s Experience

CEO & Founder

Gala Affairs By AtUrBest

(Events Services industry)

May 2000 — Present (9 years 7 months)

.Event Coordination

Milestone events (anniversaries, birthdays, baby showers, etc.)
Significant church events (family & friend’s day, picnics, bus outings, etc.)
Men’s & Women’s and Couple Retreats
Employee recognition and incentive events (dinners, outings, etc.)
Corporate Meetings, Retreats and Fundraising
Family Events (baby showers, bridal showers, birthdays, family reunions, etc.)

Wedding Planning and Directing

Budget Utilization Assistance
Wedding theme, invitation, stationery, and favors
Secured venues and vendors (caterers, photographers,)
Bridal and Wedding Party attire selection and coordination
Floral selection and design
Wedding and Reception site décor design and set-up
On-site wedding day directing

"Close your eyes for a brief moment. Now imagine a beautiful gala affair. Envision a couple so full of happiness surrounded by loved ones. Now open your eyes. You have just witnessed your special day presented to you by Gala Affairs By AtUrBest".
Customer Care Project Agent

Time Warner Cable

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; TWX; Telecommunications industry)

December 2004 — July 2008 (3 years 8 months)

Provide business back office information and analysis for cable company. Producing regular division reports and other materials for quality control submitted to divisional managers and supervisors.
Provide quality control producing feedback for customer service reps.
Advertising Agent

Brooklyn Queens Parent Magazine

(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Newspapers industry)

May 2002 — August 2004 (2 years 4 months)

Handle 150 B2B advertisers for parents magazine
Sales Rep

Blackstone Valley Tribune

(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Newspapers industry)

August 1998 — March 2001 (2 years 8 months)

Handle advertising ads for B2B and customers advertising in town news paper
Account Executive

The Larkin Group

(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Apparel & Fashion industry)

June 1992 — May 1996 (4 years )

Handle over 150 exhibitors for three trade shows. International Fashion Boutique, Kids Show; Fabric Show, Travel to NY to host trade shows held at Jacob Javitz Center four shows per year.
Administrative Assistant

Eastern Paralyzed Veterans Association

(Non-Profit; 51-200 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

September 1986 — October 1989 (3 years 2 months)

Help manager prepare reports; schedules; worked on budgets; trained co-workers; provide membership for paralyzed vets.
Data Entry Clerk

Morgan Guaranty Trust Company

(Public Company; 501-1000 employees; Banking industry)

September 1981 — August 1985 (4 years )

Input stocks and bond trades into computer system.

Amanda Sherman’s Education

City University of New York-Queens College

Business Management 1982 — 1983
Murry Bergtraum

1978 — 1981
Murry Bergtraum H.S

Secretarial Science , 1978 — 1981

Additional Information

Amanda Sherman’s Websites:

My Website

Amanda Sherman’s Interests:

I enjoy reading; working on puzzles; watching movies; Listening to music; enjoy watching football, basketball , track and field sports.

Amanda Sherman’s Groups:

ETP Network; Assoc. Bridal Consultants, Assoc. of Wedding Professionals; TSNN.com - member- The Trade Show News Network; The Charlotte Wedding & Event Professionals Network Group; Networking Marketing - Residual Income; Marketing Success Conferences & Seminars; Charlotte Black Professionals;Charlotte Entrepreneurs Organization; Literary Ladies of Color; Sistah Book Club