Description

Qualifications Summary

Dynamic Special Event Specialist with experience impacting the reputation and profitability of organizations through special events, marketing and communication efforts.  Known as a flexible team player who inspires internal and external contributors to excellence.

•   Specialize in organizing highly recognized events as well as helping create and implement targeted marking and communications programs.

•   Self-organized and able to meet time sensitive deadlines.

•   Effectively manage both strategic planning and tactical details for large, complex events.

Event Management · Client Relations · Corporate Communications ·

Sponsorships · Project Management · Creative Design· Social Media · Event Sales

Networking · Luxury Hospitality · VIP Services · Product Placement · Team Leadership

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2012–2015   Hyde AmericanAirlines Arena         Miami, Florida

Event Sales Manager

 

Responsible for securing new clients by utilizing current contacts, networking and forming preferred partnerships, ultimately leading to an increase in revenue for the department.

•   Manage incoming event inquires and coordination of corporate, social to entertainment event productions, logistics, and execution for HYDE AA Arena.

•   Process inquires, generate proposals and finalize contracts daily.

•   Supervise and coordinate upwards of 25 events staff up to and day of event

•   Worked on Special Events Budget

•   Maintain and build relationships with key clients and key Heat Executives.

•   Signature Events Include:

•   Miami Heat Championship Party

•   NBA Presidents Reception

•   NBA

•   SLS Las Vegas Grand Opening Party

2011–2012    Deering Bay Yacht and Country Club Coral Gables, FL

Director of Catering

•   Designed new Banquet/Catering Menus for the Club

•   Work on 2011-2012 Budget

•   Trained Employees on new Computer Program

•   Help create custom-designed menus for clients with the Executive Chef

•   Work with High Profile Clients

•   Forecasting for Revenue

 

2006–2011   Miami Beach Surf Club     Surfside, FL

Director of Catering

•   Designed new Banquet/Catering Menus for the Club

•   Work on Catering Budget from 2006 through 2011

•   Exceed Catering Budget each year

•   Trained Employees on new Computer Program

•   Help create custom-designed menus for clients with the Executive Chef

•   Work with High Profile Clients

 

2002–2006 Doral Golf Resort & Spa   Miami, FL

Senior Event Manager

•     Communicate with group contacts to establish their needs and organize the detailed requirements of each function.

•   Help create custom-designed menus for clients with the Executive Chef

•   Create and distribute conference resumes and banquet event orders to all hotel departments

•   Teamed with Front Office, Group Housing and Sales departments to organize and monitor group reservations, special requirements and room blocks

•   Work with High Profile Clients

•   Conduct Site Inspections and Pre Convention Meetings

•   Forecasting for Revenue and Room Pick-Up

•   SFA Catcher and Assign all Groups to Event Managers

•   Successfully put together all aspects of the PGA Ford Championship Golf Tournaments working with the PGA Tour, South Florida Golf Foundation and NBC.

 

 

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA 2000-2001 Hospitality Management Major/Business Administration

Broward Community College 1997-1999 A.A. Business Administration

SKILLS

Proficient in Windows, Power Point, Salesforce, Delphi, Meeting Matrix, and Ur-venue