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volunteer for animal shelters
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EMANUELA  GIANGRECO

EMANUELA GIANGRECO

wedding planner
AVENTURA ,FL

Summary

Born and raised in Italy, speaking and writing in Italian and English,

American parents, dual citizenship.

Relocated to USA in 2018, and settled in Florida.

Experienced working in a variety of fields, specializing in planning events of all kind: from social gathering to elegant weddings.

Skilled in creating detailed timelines, managing vendor relationships and providing seamless events. Collaborative and dedicated to delivering smooth and stress-free destination wedding experience for clients, striving to always provide excellent customer service to carry out events to highest of standards. Knowledgeable and experienced in budgeting, vendor management and event promotion and marketing. Adept at problem-solving.

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Wedding Planner

EMA GIANGRECO WEDDINGS
01.2013 - Current
  • Owner of www.emagiangreco.com
  • Created and designed tailor-made wedding plans to maximize client budget, keep client happy and cultivate referrals.
  • Conducted initial consultation with clients to discuss wedding details, venue options and other logistics to understand vision and budget.
  • Directed pace of wedding and reception through multitasking and liaising with vendors to carry out event as planned with little or no deviations.
  • Executed advertisements, promotions and branding campaigns to attract new clients.

Secretary to Tourism Minister

Veneto Region (Italy)
Venice , Italy
2009.05 - 2012.09
  • Interpreted conversations between foreign language-speaking clients and the Minister
  • Reviewed news and current events in international publications, translating relevant information for the Minister
  • Attended meetings, took notes and tracked action items.
  • Displayed absolute discretion at handling confidential information.

Personal Legal Secretary

INTERNATIONAL LEGAL OFFICE
02.2003 - 02.2006
  • Assisted the managing partner with materials preparation for internal and external training events.
  • Answered all her calls and translated all necessary documents
  • Planned and organized internal and external events, meetings and conferences.
  • Managed accounts and client records observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
  • Researched and booked flights, trains and hotels for the managing partner business and personal travels.

VIP SERVICE ASSISTANCE

BRITISH AIRWAYS
01.1998 - 12.2002
  • Helping VIP passengers with any issue related to mishandled luggage
  • Resolving special customers requests and questions by analyzing individual situations and determining best use of resources
  • Handling customer complaints addressing a specific and personalized care
  • Provided high level of customer service to VIP passengers by using active listening and effective interpersonal skills.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations

University of Udine
ITALY
03.1987 - 08.1991

Skills

  • Guest Relations
  • Proposal Development
  • Vendor Contracts
  • Event Oversight
  • Venue Selection
  • Service Coordination
  • Vendor Negotiations
  • Managing Reception
  • Staff Support
  • Scheduling
  • Problem-Solving

volunteer for animal shelters

Unconditional Love for all those animals who have been neglected, abandoned, abused...

Trying to be voice they don't have by donating, fostering and adopting as much as I can.

When settled in my new place, I am planning to volunteer anywhere twice a week.

Languages

Italian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Spanish
Intermediate (B1)

Quote

Don't you dare underestimate the power of your own instinct.
Barbara Corcoran

Timeline

Wedding Planner

EMA GIANGRECO WEDDINGS
01.2013 - Current

Secretary to Tourism Minister

Veneto Region (Italy)
2009.05 - 2012.09

Personal Legal Secretary

INTERNATIONAL LEGAL OFFICE
02.2003 - 02.2006

VIP SERVICE ASSISTANCE

BRITISH AIRWAYS
01.1998 - 12.2002

Bachelor of Arts - Public Relations

University of Udine
03.1987 - 08.1991
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