Carol Salgado
Hollywood,FL
Summary
Dynamic Senior Event Manager with over Twelve years of experience in executing corporate events ranging from conferences to product launches. Skilled in problem-solving, with strong logistics coordination, and team leadership, ensuring seamless event delivery and enhanced client satisfaction.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Event Manager
CSI DMC Destination Management
Hollywood, Florida
12.2021 - Current
- Executed large-scale corporate events (conferences, leadership meetings, product launches, recognition events) with budgets between $50K and $2M.
- Assist and mentor associate event managers as needed.
- Developed and maintained client, vendor, and hotel relationships.
- Assist and operate programs in other locations.
Event Manager
Access Destination Services ®
Hollywood, Florida
11.2017 - 12.2021
- Coordinated logistics for corporate events and client meetings.
- Planned and managed transportation logistics for groups ranging from 50 to 10,000 attendees, including shuttles, charter buses, VIP transfers, and ADA-compliant services.
Independent Contractor
On Location Events
Hollywood, Florida
01.2021 - 04.2021
- Plan and coordinate transportation for the Women's NCAA Final Four in San Antonio, Texas. The single-location tournament used a "bubble" system for the entire 2021 event to manage COVID-19.
Independent Contractor
Various DMC's
Hollywood, Florida
09.2012 - 11.2017
- Provided on-site support during events to ensure smooth operations.
- Managed event logistics to ensure smooth operations during live events.
Education
Medical Assistant
Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL05-2004
High School Diploma -
North Miami High School
North Miami, FL06-1997
Broward Community College
Davie, FLSkills
- Event budgeting
- Vendor management
- On-site execution
- Event staff management
- Team leadership and supervision
- Client relationship management
- Problem solving
- Transportation and logistics coordination
- Attention to detail
- Time management
Timeline
Senior Event Manager
CSI DMC Destination Management
12.2021 - Current
Independent Contractor
On Location Events
01.2021 - 04.2021
Event Manager
Access Destination Services ®
11.2017 - 12.2021
Independent Contractor
Various DMC's
09.2012 - 11.2017
Medical Assistant
Hillsborough Community College
High School Diploma -
North Miami High School
Broward Community College