Erin Wojtach
Special Events Manager
El Cajon,CA
Summary
Dedicated Events Manager with over 20 years in the Event Rental Industry. Outgoing, detail oriented, and proficient at building and maintaining professional relationships. Looking to leverage my skills in Event or Project Management.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Sales Support / Event Management
Raphael's Party Rentals
San Diego, California
11.2020 - Current
- Inside support for sales team
- On-site management of larger event installs
- Managed RCS Conventions Services Dept Aug 2023-Feb 2025
- Assist with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Build and maintain effective relationships with vendors and clients.
- Ability to understand the processes needed to win bids for future business. Labor, pricing, timing, etc.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Field Operations Manager
Bright Event Rentals
San Diego, California
10.2018 - 03.2020
- Work directly with sales team, management, onsite field ops crews, vendors and clients to collect and communicate information and to assist with producing the desired results.
- Production and deadline/time management – manage staff and ensure expected productivity and that deadlines are met
- Safety Management – ensure that all employees are utilizing required PPE and team work relative to the specific job they are performing and are working safely.
- Reinforce and sustain a philosophy of continuous improvement within the Field Ops department
- Manage personnel and control cost as appropriate per company budgets and financial goals.
Operations Manager
Raphael's Party Rentals
San Diego, California
01.2017 - 10.2018
- Supervise department managers in day-to-day operations of the warehouse.
- Improved employee morale with accountability and follow-through resulting in increased attendance and communication.
- Forecast future business based on reports and past years calendar for at least three months in advance. Encouraged sales reps to bid on annual events.
- Organize and conduct production meetings for larger events.
- Implemented a new strategy starting from data entry to loading of trucks for one of the largest annual events, resulting in a 10% savings on labor.
Sales Support & Onsite Management
Raphael's Party Rentals
San Diego, California
01.2012 - 12.2016
- Assisted multiple sales representatives with client communication, order taking, data entry, follow up on outstanding quotes, and future planning by analyzing weekly and monthly reports.
- Built and maintained effective relationships with vendors and clients.
- Managed large event installs when sales rep could not attend, or when extra support was needed.
- Ability to understand the processes needed to win bids for future business. Labor, pricing, timing, etc.
Education
San Diego Mesa College
San Diego, CA 01.1995 - 01.1998
Samuel F.B. Morse High School
San Diego, CA 01.1991 - 01.1994
Skills
Leadership - Motivate and encourage team members
Event Management
Organization - defining purpose, set goals, create calendar, layout logistics, execute
Problem Solving - able to remain calm and quick to provide solutions when challenges arise
Customer satisfaction - able to clearly understand client needs and create desired outcome efficiently
Interests
Timeline
Sales Support / Event Management
Raphael's Party Rentals
11.2020 - Current
Field Operations Manager
Bright Event Rentals
10.2018 - 03.2020
Operations Manager
Raphael's Party Rentals
01.2017 - 10.2018
Sales Support & Onsite Management
Raphael's Party Rentals
01.2012 - 12.2016
San Diego Mesa College
01.1995 - 01.1998
Samuel F.B. Morse High School
01.1991 - 01.1994
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