Megan McDaniel
Megan McDaniel

Event Coordinator & Hospitality Specialist

Open to offers · Member since 2 Nov 2026
Location
Des Moines, United States
Desired salary
Unspecified
Work preference
On-site / Full Time
Experience level
Senior

About

Professional summary

I am an experienced event coordinator and hospitality specialist with more than a decade of experience creating and delivering weddings, social events, corporate functions, and guest experiences. I combine creative planning with detailed operational execution to produce memorable events that meet client expectations.

I have extensive experience coordinating event logistics, including catering, audiovisual requirements, travel arrangements, hotel room blocks, reservations, banquet event orders, and event schedules. I am comfortable managing many moving parts while maintaining timelines, budgets, and service standards.

I build strong relationships with clients, guests, vendors, internal teams, and senior leadership. I communicate proactively, respond quickly to questions and concerns, and use post-event feedback to improve future experiences.

My background includes contract negotiation, vendor management, sales-lead response, site visits, social media coordination, and hospitality operations. I am also experienced in floral design and wedding consulting, which gives me an additional creative perspective when supporting event clients.

I am known for being organized, detail-oriented, client-focused, and adaptable in fast-paced hospitality environments. I take pride in delivering attentive service and helping clients bring their event visions to life.

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Experience

Career history

Conference Services Manager - Surety Hotel Aparium Hotel Group, LLC

Coordinated conference and event logistics for Surety Hotel, including audiovisual and catering requirements, travel arrangements, reservations, and client-specific requests. Prepared and completed banquet event orders for upcoming events and maintained hotel blocks.

Reviewed and responded to wedding, fraternal, and social event leads. Negotiated necessary contracts, communicated daily with clients and guests, addressed service concerns, and supported sales, senior leadership, scheduling, and property operations.

Wedding and Social Event Executive - Hotel Renovo/Revel Hotel Heart of America

Planned and coordinated weddings, corporate events, and social events for Hotel Renovo and Revel Hotel. Managed event logistics, audiovisual and catering requirements, hotel room blocks, contracts, banquet event orders, client site visits, and event-related scheduling.

Responded to social and wedding leads, maintained social media content in alignment with marketing direction, and supported sales and property leadership. Maintained daily client communication and conducted post-event follow-ups to collect feedback and improve future events.

Social Media/Event Coordinator - Hotel Renovo Heart of America

Organized, coordinated, and hosted weekly Renovo Rendezvous events for hotel guests and the local community. Managed social media content, reviewed event leads, prepared banquet event orders, and supported hotel sales and operational teams.

Coordinated audiovisual and catering logistics, hotel blocks, contracts, site visits, and client requests for weddings, corporate functions, and social events. Delivered high-level service to guests and clients, resolved service issues, and collected post-event feedback.

Floral Designer and Wedding Consultant Boesen the Florist

Designed and created floral arrangements for major events and assisted clients in selecting flowers, colors, and arrangements that matched their event needs. Provided creative support for weddings and other special occasions.

Consulted with bridal clients, prepared and followed up on floral proposals, and managed customer needs through in-person and phone transactions across multiple retail locations. Continued seasonal work as needed after the primary role period.

Assistant/Event Coordinator Divine Flowers by Saley

Managed daily event preparation and coordination activities for Divine Flowers and Magnolia 105. Coordinated warehouse staff, onsite teams, scheduled events, bridal consultations, client meetings, and proposal follow-up.

Maintained payroll, bank deposits, daily activity documentation, and business scheduling. Supported the coordination of personal and business activities while ensuring event teams and logistics were prepared for scheduled functions.

Education

Learning history

Kaplan University

Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration completed at Kaplan University in Urbandale, Iowa.

DMACC

Associate's Degree, Fashion & Interior Design

Associate's degree in Fashion and Interior Design completed at DMACC in Ankeny, Iowa.

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