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Mara Peralta

Administrative Assistant & Event Coordinator

mmp5181@gmail.com | 845.313.5798

Dedicated event planning professional with experience in high-end events and venue production seeking a full time position in the Event, Music or Hospitality industry.

The Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA                                                                                         August 2012

Bachelor of Science in Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Management

LDJ Productions, New York, NY                                                                                                 August 2014 – September 2014

Sponsor Production Coordinator

·  Worked in conjunction with NYC based event production company LDJ Productions to execute events for UGG Australia, Ciroc Pineapple, and Travalo during Mercedes Benz Fashion Week at the Lincoln Center.

·  Specific duties included design and concept for UGG VIP lounge area, rental, product shipping logistics, and onsite event management.

Eventsful, Inc., New York, NY                                                                                                               April 2014 – August 2014

Assistant to President & Founder

·  Managed day-to-day tasks for Founder and President of critically acclaimed event planning firm focused on high-end corporate clients, charities, and families.

·  Oversaw all aspects of event planning and production such as booking talent, managing event operations, space selections, transportation, food and beverage selection, contracting, etc.

·  Served as a liaison for all events and all production, working with and building rapport with both clients and vendors.

·  Developed and maintained event budgets and cost breakdown worksheets.

·  Conducted all necessary research, site searches, and site visits.

·  Assisted with all on site production including management of schedules, floor plans, printing & design, décor, catering, and more.

Apogee Events, New York, NY                                                                                                                 March 2013 – April 2014

Event Specialist at Tribeca Rooftop, Three Sixty° and American Flatbread Tribeca Hearth

·  Supported the Director of Sales and Catering, assisting with scheduling, contracting, menus and maintenance of contact lists/leads.

·  Acted as the go to person for all sales and operation managers.

·  Developed and managed all social media pages companywide.

·  Maintained company profiles on relevant review sites including YELP The Knot, and Wedding Wire.

·  Created and managed ongoing relationships with Event Photographers.

·  Created companywide email marketing campaigns.

·  Organized and managed Sophisticated Wedding New York Edition magazine listings and development.

Campus Concierge Inc., State College, PA                                                                                       July 2012 – December 2012

Event Director

·  Planned and executed events for college focused mobile application start-up.

·  Worked with promotional teams to reach marketing goal.

·  Co-produced logo and design elements.

Pamela’s Traveling Feast, Newburgh, NY                                                                                                       April – August 2011

Intern

·  Assisted in planning weddings and banquets.

·  Planned and attended client meetings, developing and presenting custom proposals and event designs.

 

Skills: Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, EventPro, and Cvent.

Certifications & Training: ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification, ServSafe Alcohol Primary Certification, Cvent Supplier Network Certificate of Excellence.  

Activities: Teaching Assistant for the Colloquium in Hospitality Management, Sales Manager of Penn State Catering Society, Secretary of Penn State Psychology Club 2010, UNICEF volunteer, American Cancer Society volunteer, THON donator, Penn State Restaurant & Hotel Society and Blue & White Society.