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David Hernandez

David Hernandez

Summary

Senior Event Operations Manager with progressive leadership experience in large-scale hotel and convention environments. Proven track record leading high-profile events at a major U.S. convention hotel, delivering consistent operational excellence and measurable results. Strong expertise in budget oversight, labor planning, and cross-departmental coordination. Recognized for outstanding hospitality performance, including the Rose Award. Brings a results-driven management style focused on team development, guest satisfaction, and operational efficiency

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Event Operations

White Lodging Services
01.2025 - Current

– Oversee strategic planning and operational execution of high-volume events hosting up to 3,500 attendees in a major convention hotel environment.
Lead, mentor, and performance-manage a workforce of 30+ associates, elevating service standards and leadership depth.
– Exercise full financial accountability for seven-figure event budgets, ensuring cost discipline, labor optimization, and profitability alignment.
– Serve as primary operational partner for corporate and VIP clients, driving repeat business and long-term relationships.
– Utilize event analytics and operational reviews to implement process improvements and elevate overall execution quality.

Event Operations Manager

White Lodging Services
02.2024 - 01.2025

– Oversaw end-to-end operations for high-volume events of up to 1,800 attendees within a large convention hotel.
– Served as operational liaison between departments, ensuring seamless coordination and execution aligned with client objectives.
– Delivered measurable cost savings of approximately 10% through labor optimization and vendor management initiatives.
– Implemented process improvements that increased operational efficiency and enhanced overall guest and client satisfaction.

Events Supervisor

Heart of the House
01.2023 - 02.2024

– Supervised teams of 20+ associates across corporate and VIP events.
– Coordinated multiple simultaneous events while maintaining service quality.
– Improved productivity through process enhancements and team training.

Banquet Server

Omni Louisville Downtown
02.2023 - 12.2023

Line cook

Louisville Marriott Downtown
12.2022 - 01.2023

Cardiology Resident

Hospital Abel Santa Maria
01.2020 - 08.2022
  • Pinar del Río, Cuba

Education

High School Diploma -

Univ. Ciencias Medicas De Pinar Del Rio
01.2022

Skills

  • Event and banquet operations
  • Hospitality management
  • Budget oversight and cost control
  • Labor planning and efficiency
  • Team leadership and development
  • Client and stakeholder management
  • Cross-departmental coordination
  • High-volume event execution

Professional Highlights

  • Rose Award, City of Louisville recognition for outstanding hospitality.
  • Beyond Genuine Care Award, Honored for heroic actions., 06/01/24
  • Manager of the Month, Louisville Marriott Downtown
  • Manager of the Year, White Lodging Services
  • Certificate of Excellence, Awarded by the U.S. Congress for exemplary citizenship.

Languages

English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Senior Event Operations

White Lodging Services
01.2025 - Current

Event Operations Manager

White Lodging Services
02.2024 - 01.2025

Banquet Server

Omni Louisville Downtown
02.2023 - 12.2023

Events Supervisor

Heart of the House
01.2023 - 02.2024

Line cook

Louisville Marriott Downtown
12.2022 - 01.2023

Cardiology Resident

Hospital Abel Santa Maria
01.2020 - 08.2022

High School Diploma -

Univ. Ciencias Medicas De Pinar Del Rio
David Hernandez