Bismark Navas
Weehawken,NJ
Summary
Experienced MICE specialist and event manager with ten years of experience maintaining seamless business operations. Smoothly administers budgets, trains staff and monitors procedures to maximize efficiency and balance objectives with operational requirements. Exceptional skills in inventory management, loss prevention and vendor negotiation.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Client Relations
Travel Event Staffing
Weehawken, NJ
06.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with executives from renowned companies such as Samsung, Netflix, Chanel, UFC, Cheil HQ, Apple, Sun Trust Bank, and more.
- Planned and execute detailed logistical plans for personal/high profile red carpet events, ensuring a custom experience at premier venues and restaurants
- Hired, trained, scheduled, and supervise the team members and volunteers and provided strong leadership that mentored, developed, coached, and guided team members in order to improve their job performance and event outcome
- Manage the guest experience and operational flow during all exhibits, special events, and group tours to ensure seamless execution
Brand Activation Manager
Cheil North America
New York, NY
02.2022 - Current
- Successfully organized and executed five Samsung product launch events across two major cities within an eighteen-month timeframe, each event spanning 30-40 days.
- Built relationships with vendors and suppliers in order to secure discounts on materials needed for activations.
- Coordinated with internal stakeholders such as sales teams and product managers in order to ensure alignment between overall business goals and brand activation efforts.
Director of Travel
Travel Event Hosts
Orlando, FL
02.2021 - Current
- Provided on-site support during trips to ensure travelers had access to necessary resources.
- Organized memorable and luxury travel itineraries and vacations for high-level clients, celebrities, and business executives
- Manage all aspects of the Front Desk operations including timed entry and flow of visitors, will call and VIP ticket check-in, seating manifests, customer inquiries, cash management and cash control procedures, attendance reporting, etc.
Yard Manager
Reuther Material
North Bergen, NJ
09.2020 - 02.2022
- Organized and scheduled deliveries in a timely manner to meet customer needs.
- Established relationships with vendors to secure competitive pricing on supplies needed for operations.
- Identified areas requiring improvement within the yard operations process and developed solutions accordingly.
- Monitored and maintained inventory levels of yard supplies and equipment.
Education
Associate of Arts - General
Central Texas College
Killeen, TX06-2025
High School Diploma -
Weehawken High School
Weehawken, NJ06-2004
Skills
- Recruitment and Hiring
- Operations Management
- Strategic Planning
- Schedule Management
- Client Service-Driven
- B2B Sales
Certification
- New York City Tour Guide License
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Director of Client Relations
Travel Event Staffing
06.2023 - Current
Brand Activation Manager
Cheil North America
02.2022 - Current
Director of Travel
Travel Event Hosts
02.2021 - Current
Yard Manager
Reuther Material
09.2020 - 02.2022
Associate of Arts - General
Central Texas College
High School Diploma -
Weehawken High School
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