Assists in the promotion and organization of private, special, and marketing events
Collaborated with tequila and mezcal brands, alongside beverage director, to create visually striking and expertly crafted cocktails
Played a key role in launching 'Mezcal Mondays,' a program showcasing a curated selection of mezcals from various regions of Mexico at a special price, resulting in a spike of mezcal sales
Freelance Event Coordinator
NVE & AGEN-C
Coordinated event production logistics, talent management, and set design, while facilitating inter-agency communication to ensure seamless execution, brand alignment, and audience engagement.
(I.E. Awards shows, music festivals, and brand activations.)
Played a key role in supporting event producers and production managers, while facilitating seamless inter-agency communication to ensure event execution.
Responsibilities included talent on-site handling, and pre-production communication.
Oversaw all aspects of end-to-end event production, ensuring every detail was executed to the highest standard.
Digital Marketing
Recording Artist
01.2016 - 05.2016
Former member of the 'PussyCat Dolls.' Actively participated in live events while updating and monitoring her social networks and engagement with fans
Positioned the artist in the genre of EDM through market research, original content, reinvention of image, and EDM events.
Digital Marketing
Stag Clothing
10.2015 - 04.2016
Generated weekly editorial calendar which included promotions, original content, and social media monitoring through Hootsuite to track ROI for our monthly campaigns to gear up product launch
Increased e-commerce sales through targeted Instagram & Facebook advertising and content optimization
Social Media Manager
Sweetie Pies
06.2015 - 10.2015
Assisted the General Manager in implementing a marketing strategy that attracted both locals and tourists, driving foot traffic, contributing to increased merchandise sales.
Actively interacts with customers to fix and find solutions found on social networks, such as Yelp, Facebook, and Groupon.
Marketing & Fundraiser Coordinator
Boys & Girls Club of Portage County
01.2013 - 05.2014
Successfully planned, executed, and evaluated the Portage County Taste of Wine & Cheese fundraiser event while achieving a record-breaking of $97,500 in donations for the club
Organized a silent auction for and partnered with major businesses, to raise funds and support programs
Managed email marketing, donor outreach, and social media promotions to drive community engagement
Event Planner
08.2010 - 01.2014
Planned, organized & executed every aspect of the annual Celebracion Hispana for the university & community of Stevens Point
Created and spearheaded a recruitment campaign called 'Make an Amigo' which increased membership by 35 percent in two semesters
Designed posters, flyers, brochures, and images for the organization's marketing collaterals, events, and identity
Public Relations Intern
Stevens Point Convention and Visitors Bureau
, WI
01.2013 - 05.2013
Increased interest in the travel and tourism industry within the community, by participating in promotional events at the university nearby and the community
Designed, edited, and created posters, photos, and print for the organization marketing materials
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Emphasis Public Relations, Spanish & Marketing
University of Wisconsin Stevens Point
Stevens Point
05.2014
Skills
Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish
Microsoft Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher)
Interpersonal skills
Teamwork
Networking
Building relationships
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe InDesign
Customer service
Social Media Management
Brand Management
Event Planning
SEO
Emotional intelligence
Notable Events
People en Español 'Los 50 Más Bellos', 2019
Hollywood Reporter: Power 100 Women in Entertainment, 2016-2019
Concours d'Elegance - RODEO DRIVE, 2017-2019
Beverly Hills Bold Holidays, 2018
Karma Car Launch, 2016
References
Gabriel Saavedra, Freelance Production Director, Event Producer, Location Scout, Los Angeles, CA, 505-364-3648, gabrieljsaavedra@gmail.com
Hobbies and Interests
Deep knowledge of reggaeton, latin music, and internet culture.
Passionate about gaming, fashion, and the intersection of music and digital trends.
Active in content creation, branding, and music industry developments.
Timeline
Event Lead/Server
Gracias Madre
05.2022 - Current
Digital Marketing
Recording Artist
01.2016 - 05.2016
Digital Marketing
Stag Clothing
10.2015 - 04.2016
Social Media Manager
Sweetie Pies
06.2015 - 10.2015
Marketing & Fundraiser Coordinator
Boys & Girls Club of Portage County
01.2013 - 05.2014
Public Relations Intern
Stevens Point Convention and Visitors Bureau
01.2013 - 05.2013
Event Planner
08.2010 - 01.2014
Freelance Event Coordinator
NVE & AGEN-C
Bachelor of Arts - Communication Emphasis Public Relations, Spanish & Marketing
Lounge Server/Bartender/Event Server at JW Marriott LA Live/ The Ritz Carlton LA LiveLounge Server/Bartender/Event Server at JW Marriott LA Live/ The Ritz Carlton LA Live
Event Staff / Server / Cook / Decorator / Event As at Antares Multiservice LLCEvent Staff / Server / Cook / Decorator / Event As at Antares Multiservice LLC