Elisa Llodra
Miami
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Development Director- South Region
Special Olympics Florida
05.2023 - Current
- Secured sponsorships for Miami Race for Inclusion and Sallarulo Race for Inclusion, contributing to overall event funding
- Developed and managed the event budget for Miami Race for Inclusion, Key West Race for Inclusion, and Sallarulo Race for Champions in Broward
- Raised over $498,000 within the first 6 months of tenure through successful execution of all three special events
- Managed all event planning logistics, including negotiating and coordinating vendor contracts
- Oversaw in-kind donations, peer-to-peer fundraising, check donations, and managed donation records using Team Raiser
- Organized team sign-up days and delivered presentations at corporate partners' offices to enhance engagement and participation
- Led committee meetings across Miami and Broward regions to align strategies and ensure event success
- Supervised 12 Publix Bowl-a-Thons from West Palm to Miami, achieving a fundraising total exceeding $180,000 in 2024
- Utilized moves management strategies, leading prospects and donors through identification, engagement, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship
- Created impactful marketing materials and detailed impact reports to highlight achievements and attract continued support.
Membership Specialist
Colorado Dental Association
07.2019 - 05.2023
- Lead strategic membership efforts and achieved an annual average growth of 48 new members and an annual membership retention rate of 73%
- Created and implemented over 45 successful events (virtual and in-person) in collaboration with the New Dentist and Membership Councils
- Introduced unique events such as bRUNch Run, Red Rocks Work Out, Paddleboarding, and Segway in the Springs
- Achieved a 95% join rate for the University of Colorado Dental School class of 2022, enrolling 122 students into membership
- Managed all administrative office duties including membership database management, gift processing, membership renewals, providing exceptional customer service, and documenting meeting minutes for committees and councils
- Launched member appreciation initiatives such new member packets and member milestone appreciation recognition
- Developed and maintained successful relationships with sponsors and vendors to enhance member experience
- Collaborated with the Executive Director on research and organizational duties for Lobby Day.
Event Planning Manager
Hyatt Regency DTC
06.2018 - 07.2019
- Managed, coordinated, and executed group assignments in 30,000 sq ft of meeting space
- Collaborated with the Sales Department in actively selling the venue to prospective clients by attending networking functions, conducting site visits, and creating initial proposals
- Led site visits and pre-event meetings with clients to discuss the flow and overview of the event and identify any areas of concern
- Created and distributed all communications related to planning and execution of group functions such as group resume, banquet event orders, diagrams, rooming list, and VIP amenities
- Synchronized all necessary departments by creating BEO’s to ensure all set ups and activities were executed in a timely manner
- Created post-event summaries, invoices, and critiqued execution of event for general client service satisfaction
- Executed all internal events.
Bartender
Piper Inn
10.2017 - 06.2018
Server
Paramount Café
08.2017 - 12.2017
Server/ Barista
Green Gables Café
09.2016 - 06.2017
Shift Lead/ Catering Assistant
Sports Grill Restaurant
02.2016 - 06.2017
Secretarial Float
Baptist Health South Florida (BHSF)
03.2012 - 06.2016
- Part of the event team for FY ’14 that raised $2,659,000 through fundraising events
- Coordinated networking, social, and educational events for the Young Philanthropist of Baptist Hospital (YPBH)
- Planned all social events for Baptist Health Medical Group executives and physicians from 2012-2013
- Managed membership dues and renewals
- Responsible for timely coordination with various vendors
- Administrative assistant in the events department for the Baptist Health South Florida Foundation and HR Departments at various BHSF locations.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management -
Florida International University, Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management
05.2015
Skills
- Customer Service
- Time Management
- Relationship Building
- Database Management
- Onsite Execution
- Active member engagement
Softwareskills
POS systems, Microsoft Office, Raisers Edge, Taleo, Envision Sales & Event Management, Social Tables, Aptify, Microsoft Dynamics, Team Raiser, Smartsheet, WordPress
Timeline
Development Director- South Region
Special Olympics Florida
05.2023 - Current
Membership Specialist
Colorado Dental Association
07.2019 - 05.2023
Event Planning Manager
Hyatt Regency DTC
06.2018 - 07.2019
Bartender
Piper Inn
10.2017 - 06.2018
Server
Paramount Café
08.2017 - 12.2017
Server/ Barista
Green Gables Café
09.2016 - 06.2017
Shift Lead/ Catering Assistant
Sports Grill Restaurant
02.2016 - 06.2017
Secretarial Float
Baptist Health South Florida (BHSF)
03.2012 - 06.2016
Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management -
Florida International University, Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management
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