VICTORIA GONCALVES
Houston,TX
Summary
Seeking a challenging role where I can leverage my expertise to drive business growth and deliver outstanding results.
Dynamic and results-driven Event & Sales Manager with over 8 years of experience in creating and executing successful events while exceeding sales targets. Proven ability to build and maintain strong client relationships, negotiate contracts, and manage budgets effectively. Skilled in leading cross-functional teams and delivering exceptional customer service to ensure seamless event experiences. Adept at developing innovative strategies to drive revenue growth and maximize profitability.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Bookings Manager
The Juliana Houston
09.2024 - Current
- Communicate with Clients daily Via Honeybook, PartySlate, and Wed Society
- Help potential clients schedule tours
- Send tour follow up emails - with important information from venue
- Send contracts when clients are ready to book and accept payments
- Communicate with all planners for events
- Add Timelines and floor plans to Google calendar
- Set-up meetings with clients and planners
- Schedule day-of set-up and breakdown
- Assisted the planning of Open Houses
- Assisted with in-house events
- Assisted clients with booking other vendors (Florals, DJ, Decor, and Cake)
Event Manager
Southern Pours
07.2020 - Current
- Managed Inquiries & Bookings through HoneyBook
- Consultations with clients
- Assisted in client cocktail tastings
- Over saw set-up of events
- Communicated with planner on event days
- Hold a great relationship with a lot of vendors in the industry
- Communicate with Vendors for custom needs of client
Event & Sales Manager
Chapman and Kirby
05.2023 - 09.2024
- Opening / Closing of events
- Communicated with clients via TripleSeat
- Gave tours of both spaces (Chapman and Kirby, Private Client)
- Sent proposals based off our Food and Beverage Minimums on TripleSeat
- Created BEOs for FOH/BOH Staff
- Oversaw set-up for events
- Communicated with client on day of event
- Created custom cocktails with the client to t their event needs
- Assisted with booking outside vendors for Decor, DJ, Florals, Cake and other needs
- Head of event staff
- Coordinated interviews, hiring and training process
- Scheduling of FOH Staff / Event Staff
- Managing events and closeouts
- Creating in-house Event Programs
- Creating seasonal menus, Happy Hour and Weekly Specials
- Worked with Liquor Reps on events
- Hold a great relationship with lots of Vendors
Events Manager
Hughes Manor
03.2018 - 05.2020
- Gave tours of Venue Space
- Communicated with Clients Via Honeybook, TheKnot, and Wedding Wire
- Communicated with all planners for events
- Set-up meetings with clients and planners
- Assisted with day-of set-up and breakdown
- Oversaw Bar staff and schedule
- Assisted the planning of Open Houses
- Booked roughly 8-10 clients a month
- Assisted clients with booking other vendors (Florals, DJ, Decor, and Cake)
- Set-up Bridal and Groom Suite on day of events
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business
University of Houston
Houston, TX06.2014
Diploma -
HCC
Houston, TX 05.2013
High School Diploma - Distinguished Diploma
Bellaire High School
Houston, TX12.2010
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish
- Fluent in English
- Microsoft applications
- Event platforms
- Social Media platforms
- Reservation Systems
- Professional
- Punctual
- Dependable
- Internet savvy
- POS Systems
- Fast Learner
Timeline
Bookings Manager
The Juliana Houston
09.2024 - Current
Event & Sales Manager
Chapman and Kirby
05.2023 - 09.2024
Event Manager
Southern Pours
07.2020 - Current
Events Manager
Hughes Manor
03.2018 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Business
University of Houston
Diploma -
HCC
High School Diploma - Distinguished Diploma
Bellaire High School
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