Armando Salazar
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Highly organized and detail-oriented professional passionate about executing exceptional events that achieve established goals. Experience with planning, budgeting and coordinating wide variety of both small-scale and large-scale events. Strong communicator and negotiator able to foster relationships with key stakeholders and vendors. Energetic Event Coordinator possessing dynamic network of preferred vendors to make events memorable and enjoyable. Commended for successfully negotiating costs and services, monitoring event timelines and budgets and juggling multiple simultaneous projects at once. Organized and proactive individual with 5 years of experience in events industry.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Coordinator & General Manager Assistant
Vivo Resorts And Residences
02.2023 - 07.2023
- Established positive relationships with clients, ensuring their needs were met throughout the event planning process.
- Developed creative marketing materials that generated interest and boosted event attendance.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between event segments by creating detailed schedules and providing clear communication to staff and participants.
- Enhanced attendee experience by meticulously planning and executing event logistics
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless event execution and positive outcomes
- Coordinated with vendors to deliver exceptional catering and audiovisual services during events
- Effectively managed budgets for 50 different events, grossing average $150,000.00 each
Front Desk Manager
Hotel Suites Villa Sol
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Enhanced guest satisfaction by efficiently addressing and resolving concerns during their stay.
- Streamlined check-in and check-out processes for a smoother guest experience.
- Managed team schedules, ensuring adequate staffing levels for optimal front desk operations.
- Collaborated with housekeeping and maintenance departments to ensure rooms were ready in a timely manner.
- Mentored and trained new hires, fostering a supportive work environment that facilitated professional growth.
- Implemented policies and procedures to maintain compliance with brand standards and local regulations.
- Optimized room inventory management, resulting in reduced overbooking occurrences.
- Oversaw daily cash reconciliations, maintaining accurate financial records for the front desk department.
- Developed strong relationships with corporate clients, securing long-term contracts for group bookings.
- Improved staff communication through regular meetings, leading to enhanced teamwork and overall efficiency.
- Assisted guests with special requests, creating memorable experiences that encouraged positive reviews on social media platforms.
- Coordinated with sales department to identify potential leads from incoming inquiries.
- Introduced customers to resort amenities with pleasant and helpful demeanor.
- Followed company security and check-in policies and procedures and reported suspicious activity to supervisor.
Environmental Group Coordinator
Colegio Anglo Mexicano De Coyoacan
04.2019 - 04.2020
- Enhanced team collaboration by regularly organizing and leading group meetings and activities.
- Streamlined communication between departments, resulting in improved efficiency and smoother project execution.
- Developed comprehensive schedules for events, ensuring timely completion of tasks and successful event execution.
- Assisted in the recruitment and onboarding process for new team members, ensuring seamless integration into the existing group dynamic
- Organized training sessions for team members on various topics relevant to their roles, enhancing skills development and job satisfaction
- Coordinated logistics for offsite meetings or conferences involving multiple participants from different locations, ensuring smooth travel arrangements and accommodations were made as needed
Life Coach
SMX Transformation
01.2017 - 07.2019
- Developed customized action plans for clients, resulting in improved decision-making and goal-setting abilities.
- Empowered clients to achieve personal and professional goals through tailored coaching sessions.
- Facilitated group workshops on topics such as communication, time management, and stress reduction, promoting overall wellbeing.
- Developed customized action plans for clients, resulting in improved decision-making and goal-setting abilities
- Collaborated with clients to explore career options, leading to increased job satisfaction and fulfillment
- Provided ongoing support to clients as they navigated life transitions or challenges, fostering resilience and adaptability
- Guided clients to overcome limiting beliefs and barriers, resulting in increased self-confidence and personal empowerment
Education
Theology Certificate - Theology
Victory Bible Institute
Oaxaca, MX12.2022
Associate of Arts -
Escuela Libre De Derecho
Mexico City08.2017
Skills
- Logistics Management
- Business Growth
- Meeting Planning
- Operations Oversight
- Bilingual :Spanish & English
- Manager/ Leadership
- Problem-Solving
- Organization
- Remote Office Availability
- Data Entry
- Calm Under Pressure
- Google Drive
- Supervision and leadership
- Verbal Communication
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Event Coordinator & General Manager Assistant
Vivo Resorts And Residences
02.2023 - 07.2023
Front Desk Manager
Hotel Suites Villa Sol
08.2022 - 01.2023
Environmental Group Coordinator
Colegio Anglo Mexicano De Coyoacan
04.2019 - 04.2020
Life Coach
SMX Transformation
01.2017 - 07.2019
Theology Certificate - Theology
Victory Bible Institute
Associate of Arts -
Escuela Libre De Derecho