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I'm Amanda L. Akerblom, a dedicated venue and events professional based in Austin, TX. I excel at delivering exceptional client experiences, coordinating weddings and special events, and driving revenue growth through strong vendor networks and marketing. With over a decade of hands-on leadership in venue operations, staffing, and marketing, I pride myself on turning spaces into memorable experiences. I thrive in fast-paced environments, manage cross-functional teams, and maintain impeccable venues while nurturing relationships with clients and vendors.…I'm Amanda L. Akerblom, a dedicated venue and events professional based in Austin, TX. I excel at delivering exceptional client experiences, coordinating weddings and special events, and driving revenue growth through strong vendor networks and marketing. With over a decade of hands-on leadership in venue operations, staffing, and marketing, I pride myself on turning spaces into memorable experiences. I thrive in fast-paced environments, manage cross-functional teams, and maintain impeccable venues while nurturing relationships with clients and vendors.

Amanda L. Akerblom

Location Manager, Social Media Manager, Event Visualizer, +6

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I'm Amanda L. Akerblom, a dedicated venue and events professional based in Austin, TX. I excel at delivering exceptional client experiences, coordinating weddings and special events, and driving revenue growth through strong vendor networks and marketing. With over a decade of hands-on leadership in venue operations, staffing, and marketing, I pride myself on turning spaces into memorable experiences. I thrive in fast-paced environments, manage cross-functional teams, and maintain impeccable venues while nurturing relationships with clients and vendors.…I'm Amanda L. Akerblom, a dedicated venue and events professional based in Austin, TX. I excel at delivering exceptional client experiences, coordinating weddings and special events, and driving revenue growth through strong vendor networks and marketing. With over a decade of hands-on leadership in venue operations, staffing, and marketing, I pride myself on turning spaces into memorable experiences. I thrive in fast-paced environments, manage cross-functional teams, and maintain impeccable venues while nurturing relationships with clients and vendors.

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I’m Amanda L. Akerblom, a dedicated venue and events professional based in Austin, TX. I excel at delivering exceptional client experiences, coordinating weddings and special events, and driving revenue growth through strong vendor networks and marketing.

With over a decade of hands-on leadership in venue operations, staffing, and marketing, I pride myself on turning spaces into memorable experiences. I thrive in fast-paced environments, manage cross-functional teams, and maintain impeccable venues while nurturing relationships with clients and vendors.

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Work Experience

Venue Director at Villa at the Vineyard

December 12, 2022 - February 5, 2026

Managed guest experiences and operations for Villa at the Vineyard, Driftwood, TX. Delivered outstanding customer service, earning perfect 5-star reviews on The Knot, WeddingWire and Zola, and 4.9 stars on Google. Drove contracts revenue: tripled sales from year 1 to year 2 and doubled from year 2 to year 3, with year 3 projected to grow 20% from year 2. Designed marketing materials (brochures, flyers, signage, website content and layout). Built and maintained social media presence and leveraged vendor network to grow Instagram followers to 1,700+. Cultivated client/vendor relationships and supervised maintenance/cleaning staff to keep the venue ready for events.

Venue Manager at House on the Hill

October 1, 2013 - March 1, 2022

Transitioned contracts, payment logs, tax calculations, master calendar and booking information to Google Calendar/Docs/Sheets for real-time access by staff. Monitored financial performance using QuickBooks P&L statements. Maintained client/vendor relationships; conducted tours; executed contracts and managed payment processing. Supervised housekeeping and maintenance teams and updated the website, third-party profiles and all social media accounts. Filed payroll tax forms (quarterly 941, annual 940) and hotel taxes.

Assistant Venue Manager at Mercury Hall Events Venue

June 1, 2013 - October 1, 2013

Coordinated fall open house showcase; answered inquiries via phone and email and scheduled venue tours. Led tours for prospective clients and vendors. Partnered with the Venue Manager to coordinate logistics for weddings and social events, ensuring smooth, successful execution.

Event Coordinator Apprentice at The Simplifiers Events Planning & Concierge

September 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013

Co-planned the December 2013 Austin Women’s and Austin Man Magazine launches; published Venue Spotlight blog articles; completed administrative duties and vendor research for lead coordinators; assisted in layout design, setup, execution and breakdown of events.

Banquet Staff/Cocktail Server at Iron Cactus Downtown

September 30, 2012 - February 29, 2020

Trained new employees and provided excellent customer service in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant. Oversaw private event setup/breakdown and staff duties.