GIOVANNY D. SANCHEZ
Herbalife International
Artesia,CA
18
years of professional experience
Program and event operations professional with 13+ years of experience at Herbalife International leading complex corporate event operations, transportation programs, executive and VIP movements, vendor partnerships, logistics, and onsite execution. Proven ability to manage programs from planning through execution, identify and mitigate operational risks, develop standardized procedures, manage external service providers, and respond effectively to rapidly changing conditions. Experienced partnering with security, senior leadership, cross-functional teams, venues, and external partners to coordinate executive movements, large-scale attendee transportation, crowd and queue management, and complex domestic and international programs. Recognized for sound judgment, adaptability, relationship building, and remaining composed while resolving time-sensitive operational challenges.
Work History
Event Specialist
13 Years 8 Months- Lead transportation, logistics, vendor management, and operational planning for large-scale corporate events, incentive programs, executive travel, and VIP experiences throughout North America and international destinations.
- Partner with security team to identify and coordinate the most appropriate vehicle drop-off and pickup locations for executive, VIP, and attendee movements, considering venue access, security requirements, traffic flow, passenger queuing, and overall operational efficiency.
- Coordinate with Security team on security-escorted transportation movements, aligning vehicle schedules, staging, routing, pickup and drop-off locations, and onsite execution.
- Develop and communicate detailed transportation and shuttle schedules to security team to support security planning, resource deployment, and coordination of attendee and executive movements.
- Collaborate with internal security team on CEO and executive movements, charter pickups, and other high-profile transportation requirements to ensure transportation plans align with security and operational needs.
- Support crowd and queue management for large-scale event transportation operations, developing organized passenger flows, loading procedures, staging areas, and return-transfer processes.
- Manage transportation programs for Herbalife’s senior executives and highest-level distributor groups, requiring discretion, detailed advance planning, contingency preparation, and real-time operational oversight.
- Identify transportation and operational risks during advance planning and onsite execution and develop contingency plans to minimize service disruptions and maintain continuity of operations.
- Manage external transportation service providers, including RFP development, vendor evaluation, contract negotiations, service expectations, performance monitoring, and post-event reconciliation.
- Develop and maintain transportation operating procedures, planning templates, communication protocols, manifests, escalation processes, and other operational tools to improve consistency and preparedness across programs.
- Lead onsite transportation operations and serve as a primary escalation point for time-sensitive issues, coordinating resources and stakeholders to resolve disruptions efficiently.
- Manage transportation budgets exceeding 1,000,000 USD for major programs while balancing service requirements, operational needs, attendee experience, and financial objectives.
- Coordinate complex airport arrival and departure operations supporting hundreds of participants within concentrated operating windows, including vehicle deployment, staffing, flight monitoring, communication, and contingency planning.
- Participate in site visits and advance planning to evaluate transportation access, vehicle staging, guest movement, venue logistics, and potential operational challenges.
- Lead and coordinate onsite teams and external personnel, establish operational expectations, assign responsibilities, and provide direction throughout event execution.
- Provide operational updates to event leadership regarding schedules, resources, risks, program changes, and issues requiring escalation or decision-making.
- Conduct post-event reviews of supplier performance, costs, operational challenges, and opportunities for improvement to strengthen future programs.
- Negotiate with vendors and identify operational efficiencies that generate measurable cost savings while maintaining required service levels and quality standards.
Bank Teller
4 Years 4 Months- Managed high-volume financial transactions while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with established banking policies and procedures.
- Identified and escalated suspicious transactions and potentially fraudulent activity in accordance with banking requirements.
- Protected sensitive customer and financial information while maintaining a high level of professionalism and discretion.
- Trained new employees on operational procedures, customer service standards, and compliance requirements.
- Supported branch operations through adherence to internal controls, audit procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Education
High School Diploma
Associate of Arts
Skills
Program & Project Management
Executive & VIP Movement Coordination
Operational Risk Mitigation
Event Transportation Safety & Preparedness
Transportation & Logistics Management
Crowd & Queue Management
Vendor & Contract Management
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Budget & Resource Management
Contingency Planning
Stakeholder Management
Executive-Level Communication
Process Improvement
International Event Operations
Bilingual: English & Spanish
Travel arrangements
Timeline
Event Specialist
Herbalife International
12.2012 - CurrentRead More
Bank Teller
Banco Popular
07.2008 - 11.2012Read More
Downey High School
High School Diploma
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Cerritos College
Associate of Arts
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