Aizlinn Gutierrez
San Antonio,TX
Summary
Enthusiastic and motivated hospitality professional with success in planning and executing small to large events from start to finish while maintaining highest levels of client satisfaction. Adept in creating and retaining robust vendor and client relationships.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Manager
Gruet Winery
09.2017 - 10.2023
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
- Coordinated with catering staff on delivery, timing and service style of food.
- Liaised with clients to determine exact event requirements.
- Oversaw preparation and management of event budgets to deliver at or below projected costs.
- Increased winery revenue by bringing in more than $100,000 from private events alone.
- Utilized social media to promote events and increase attendance.
- Developed detailed event reports, documenting all aspects of each event.
- Incorporated design programs to create wine lists and dinner menus specific to each event.
- Trained service staff on wines, spirits and cocktails to maximize revenue and maintain stellar reputation for service.
- Represented establishment professionally with guests and earned consistent repeat and referral business.
Area Finance Coordinator
Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority
11.2015 - 07.2021
- Oversaw accounts payable and receivable transactions.
- Approved and planned fundraising events of several chapters in New Mexico, Colorado and Arizona
- Conducted various in-person and virtual trainings and workshops for alum and undergraduate members.
- Worked closely with other members of the Area, Regional and National Board to implement policies and ensure continuous growth of organization.
- Managed budgets for orientation classes taking place in NM, AZ and CO.
Client Manager
Candelaria Homes, LLC.
07.2017 - 09.2019
- Built client relationships by responding to inquiries, identifying and assessing clients' needs, resolving problems, and following up with potential and existing clients.
- Prepared and managed project budgets to accurately track costs and expenses.
- Communicated daily with vendors to keep project fully operational.
- Maintained client files with sales contracts, records of client interactions, client notes, and other information.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM05.2018
Level 1 Introductory Sommelier
Court of Master Sommeliers
03.2022
Skills
- Social Media Management
- Vendor and Contract Negotiations
- Event Sales
- Catering Coordination
- Team Leadership and Supervision
- Attention to Detail
- Wine Tasting Events
- Public Speaking
- Graphic Design
- Customer Service
- Food Service Knowledge
Timeline
Event Manager
Gruet Winery
09.2017 - 10.2023
Client Manager
Candelaria Homes, LLC.
07.2017 - 09.2019
Area Finance Coordinator
Lambda Theta Alpha Latin Sorority
11.2015 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of New Mexico
Level 1 Introductory Sommelier
Court of Master Sommeliers