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Hi there! I’m Amanda, a results-driven venue director and events specialist based in Austin, TX. Over the past decade, I’ve led operations for premier venues, scaled contracts, and built brands through marketing, social media, and outstanding client experiences. I thrive on turning complex events into seamless, memorable occasions and consistently earn top reviews from clients and vendors. My approach blends hands-on management with creative marketing—designing materials, growing social media presence, and nurturing lasting relationships with vendors. I’m passionate about hospitality, efficiency, and growth, and I love collaborating with planning teams to deliver unforgettable events while driving business results.…Hi there! I’m Amanda, a results-driven venue director and events specialist based in Austin, TX. Over the past decade, I’ve led operations for premier venues, scaled contracts, and built brands through marketing, social media, and outstanding client experiences. I thrive on turning complex events into seamless, memorable occasions and consistently earn top reviews from clients and vendors. My approach blends hands-on management with creative marketing—designing materials, growing social media presence, and nurturing lasting relationships with vendors. I’m passionate about hospitality, efficiency, and growth, and I love collaborating with planning teams to deliver unforgettable events while driving business results.

Amanda L. Akerblom

Location Manager, Production Manager, Event Visualizer, +6

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Hi there! I’m Amanda, a results-driven venue director and events specialist based in Austin, TX. Over the past decade, I’ve led operations for premier venues, scaled contracts, and built brands through marketing, social media, and outstanding client experiences. I thrive on turning complex events into seamless, memorable occasions and consistently earn top reviews from clients and vendors. My approach blends hands-on management with creative marketing—designing materials, growing social media presence, and nurturing lasting relationships with vendors. I’m passionate about hospitality, efficiency, and growth, and I love collaborating with planning teams to deliver unforgettable events while driving business results.…Hi there! I’m Amanda, a results-driven venue director and events specialist based in Austin, TX. Over the past decade, I’ve led operations for premier venues, scaled contracts, and built brands through marketing, social media, and outstanding client experiences. I thrive on turning complex events into seamless, memorable occasions and consistently earn top reviews from clients and vendors. My approach blends hands-on management with creative marketing—designing materials, growing social media presence, and nurturing lasting relationships with vendors. I’m passionate about hospitality, efficiency, and growth, and I love collaborating with planning teams to deliver unforgettable events while driving business results.

Available to hire

Hi there! I’m Amanda, a results-driven venue director and events specialist based in Austin, TX. Over the past decade, I’ve led operations for premier venues, scaled contracts, and built brands through marketing, social media, and outstanding client experiences. I thrive on turning complex events into seamless, memorable occasions and consistently earn top reviews from clients and vendors.

My approach blends hands-on management with creative marketing—designing materials, growing social media presence, and nurturing lasting relationships with vendors. I’m passionate about hospitality, efficiency, and growth, and I love collaborating with planning teams to deliver unforgettable events while driving business results.

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Language

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Fluent

Work Experience

Venue Director at Villa at the Vineyard

November 1, 2022 - February 1, 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

October 1, 2012 - March 1, 2020

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