Gabriella Garces
Hawthorne,NJ
Summary
Accomplished Event Manager with a proven track record at The Brick House Restaurant, adept in budget management and vendor negotiations, ensuring cost-effective events. Expert in guest relations and team leadership, consistently delivering memorable experiences and exceeding client expectations. Skilled in leveraging the latest event planning trends for continuous improvement and successful event execution.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Manager
The Brick House Restaurant
11.2019 - Current
- Managed budgets and negotiated contracts with vendors, ensuring cost-effective event.
- Implemented innovative event themes and designs to create memorable experiences for attendees.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning and event booking.
Book Keeper
The Brick House Restaurant
06.2019 - Current
- Maintained and processed invoices, deposits, and money logs.
- Managed accounts payable and receivable activities, maintaining vendor relationships and positive cash flow.
- Handled payroll processing for employees, ensuring timely payment and adherence to tax regulations.
- Monitored incoming payments from clients, ensuring prompt application of funds against outstanding invoices.
Event Manager
Aldo’s Italian Restaurant
11.2018 - 12.2023
- Implemented innovative event themes and designs to create memorable experiences for attendees.
- Managed budgets and negotiated contracts with vendors, ensuring cost-effective event execution.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
- Increased client satisfaction by consistently delivering well-executed events within budget constraints.
- Collaborated closely with clients throughout the planning process to ensure their vision was accurately reflected in the final event layout.
- Delivered prompt payment for event vendors, venues, staff and transportation providers.
Education
06.2016
Skills
- Guest Relations
- Team leadership and supervision
- On-site Execution
- Schedule Management
- Client meetings
- Food service knowledge
- Guest Management
- Budget Management
- Vendor and contract negotiations
- Menu Planning
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Continuous Improvement
- Staff Oversight
- Event Evaluation
- Catering Coordination
- Events planning trends
- Managing events start to finish
Languages
Italian
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Event Manager - The Brick House Restaurant
11.2019 - Current
Book Keeper - The Brick House Restaurant
06.2019 - Current
Event Manager - Aldo’s Italian Restaurant
11.2018 - 12.2023
Hawthorne High School - ,
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