Plan, enhance, and produce up to 20 events and programs monthly ranging in size from small corporate programs, weddings, galas, and conferences ranging from 30-600 guests
Spearheaded initiatives to standardize communication across hotel departments, to guarantee seamless collaboration and alignment throughout the event planning and execution process
Create training programs for new Coordinators and Event Managers, ensuring a smooth onboarding
Host site visits and tastings for clients, vendors, and key stakeholders
Handle all group accounting from contracting, mitigating attrition, and final invoicing
Lead reservations team in managing room blocks, contractual concessions, and travel itineraries
Recognize opportunities to maximize revenue by upselling and offering enhancements to create unique and innovative events
Brand ambassador for the flagship property with a focus on diversity and inclusion
Event Manager | Server
La Mar Cebicheria
08.2021 - 06.2022
Develop event concepts, themes, and strategies
Prepare event proposals, budget estimates, and timelines
Managed the master events calendar for property that averages 400 covers a night
Sr. Sales Development Representative
Better Place Forests
08.2020 - 08.2021
120% + quota attainment for all quarters
Managed large SFDC pipeline and ran campaigns to increase prospect engagement
Collaborated closely with marketing and product team to have a cohesive user experience
Co-Lead Woman Employee Resource Group and created BiPoc Employee Resource Group
Server
Wynn and Encore Hotel and Resort
07.2019 - 06.2020
Lead overall guest experience with Forbes Standards of Service
Handled large volume in covers while strategically upselling
Expert in seasonally rotating menu items including high price point wines and spirits
Event Manager
Once at the Palazzo
05.2019 - 02.2020
Company Overview: Once (now closed) was a Peruvian venue from celebrity Chef Ricardo Zarate
Booking events ranging in sizes from 18-300 person buy outs
Strategically reached out to different companies traveling to Las Vegas for conferences increasing contracted revenue by 30% over previous year
Built relationships with local businesses to enhance repeat business and community outreach
Event Coordinator | Fine Dining Server
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel
08.2017 - 05.2019
Assisted in the organization of over 150 corporate, social, and private events (meetings, weddings, holiday events) for prestigious clients ranging in size from 10-500 guests
Handled all of the administrative aspects for Event's Department and organized internal communications with the operations team
Maintained a portfolio of vendors and clients, serving as primary Point of Contact