JASMINE KALIMULLAH
BON APPÉTIT AT GOOGLE
Santa Cruz,CA
8
years of professional experience
Diligent Event and Logistics professional with proven background in managing large-scale events and ensuring seamless execution. Successfully led cross-functional teams and implemented innovative strategies to enhance guest experience and event efficiency. Demonstrated expertise in vendor coordination and budget management, showcasing strong organizational and problem-solving skills. Hands-on event professional with track record of delivering memorable global conferences and large-scale corporate programs, featuring a background in high-volume trade show management at McCormick Place (ranked #1 nationally, #26 globally, multi-campus tech and AI programming at Google. Translates innovative ideas into immersive experiences that elevate visibility, generate pipelines, and strengthen B2B partnerships. Strategically managed hotel group and event sales, from RFP response, contract negotiation of rates and amenities to end-to-end coordination of rooming lists, catering, transportation, and AV. Owns the full event lifecycle, concept development, vendor sourcing, logistics, on-site leadership, and post-event debriefs.
Work History
General Manager, Special Events and High Profile Events
1 Year 11 Months- Oversee high-energy, multi-campus special events and catering portfolio across three cities, uniting brand vision, strategy, and flawless delivery. Champion executive-caliber experiences from C-suite dinners to large-scale multi-campus activations, while guiding team performance, optimizing vendor ecosystems, and elevating attendee impact end to end.
- Orchestrated a balanced portfolio of high-visibility activations and executive engagements across three campuses, ensuring seamless, brand-aligned experiences including but not limited to GDM (Google Deep Mind) Working Week, I/O interactive pop-ups, Googleween, and Family Day.
- Orchestrated a balanced portfolio of high-visibility activations and executive engagements across three campuses, ensuring seamless, brand-aligned experiences including but not limited to GDM (Google Deep Mind) Working Week, I/O interactive pop-ups, Googleween, and Family Day
- Initiated communications and run-of-show frameworks, enhancing alignment, readiness, and day-of-performance.
- Expanded third-party partnerships to introduce differentiated touchpoints that delighted audiences.
- Partnered cross-functionally to identify risks, streamline workflows, and create decision pathways, accelerating timelines.
- Maintain rigorous tracking of contracts, W9s, expenses, invoices, and POs
Director of Events & Catering
3 Years 2 Months- Owned end-to-end event production and catering sales, surpassed annual revenue targets, and delivered high-impact programs for diverse client portfolios.
- Tracked contracts, W9s, stipends, expenses, and invoices to ensure compliance and financial accuracy.
- Negotiated and closed social event and corporate group room block contracts, aligned customized menus to client goals, and managed budgets for profitability.
- Cultivated executive-level relationships, scheduled strategic appointments, and re-engaged lost bids to expand market share and lifetime value.
- Negotiated and closed social event and corporate group room block contracts, customized menus to client goals, and managed budgets to maximize profitability.
- Curated and hosted community and marketing events that enhanced brand visibility and generated sustained inbound demand.
- Maintained rigorous tracking of contracts, W9s, stipends, expenses, invoices
Food and Beverage Manager
7 Months- Energized a contemporary, design-forward hotel’s F&B program by elevating beverage operations, sharpening vendor economics, and delivering polished banquet experiences while rebuilding teams and standards in a post-pandemic environment.
- Built and maintained supplier partnerships, negotiated pricing and terms, securing premium products that enhanced guest perception and supported profitability.
- Owned beverage P&L, inventory, and requisitions for property; optimized par levels and cost controls while upgrading product mix and enhancing bar presentation.
- Acted as interim Banquet Manager for a state-of-the-art venue hosting up to 250 guests, facilitating seamless planning, service execution, and event closeout.
- Served as interim Banquet Manager for a state-of-the-art venue up to 250 guests, ensuring seamless planning, service execution, and event closeout.
- Directed outlet readiness, including setup, breakdown, sanitation, presentation, and adherence to brand specifications.
- Collaborated across departments to resolve operational challenges swiftly, delivering cohesive and impactful guest experiences.
Catering Sales Manager
1 Year 5 Months- Drove high-impact catering sales and execution at one of the nation’s busiest convention centers, turning complex trade show requirements into seamless, revenue-generating experiences for premier clients.
- Managed end-to-end catering operations across 2.6 million square feet including 173 meeting rooms, four ballrooms, and three theaters, supporting more than $21 million in annual revenue.
- Managed up to 50 exhibitor and client programs per convention cycle while overseeing multimillion-dollar catering budgets to drive profitability.
- Executed event plans on time and within budget, enforcing payment schedules and contract deadlines to safeguard revenue.
- Planned assigned events on time and within budget while enforcing payment schedules and contract deadlines to protect revenue.
- Coordinated vendors for linens, décor, and specialty services, ensuring production timelines met client expectations and enhanced attendee experience.
- Maintained production timelines and coordinated vendors for linens, décor, and specialty services to elevate brand presence and attendee experience.
- Collaborated with culinary, purchasing, and beverage to design custom menus that aligned client objectives with margin targets.
- Trained and supervised new exhibitor sales managers, standardizing service expectations and improving onboarding speed.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communications
Skills
Brand Activation
Cvent
Project Management
Operations Management
Vendor Sourcing & Management
Run of Show Management
Post Event Debriefs
Culinary Coordination
Team leadership
Schedule coordination
Financial Reporting
Cross-functional collaboration
Budget management
Operations management
Culinary Coordination
Exhibition Management
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
- Leadership of Santa Cruz County, Alumni Committee, Sponsorship and Fundraising, Santa Cruz, CA
- Santa Cruz Pride, Sponsorship and Fundraising, Santa Cruz, CA
- PAWS Chicago, Adoption Center and Fundraising, Chicago, IL
- Chicago Cares, Nursing Home Events and Engagement, Chicago, IL
Timeline
General Manager, Special Events and High Profile Events
BON APPÉTIT AT GOOGLE
11.2024 - CurrentRead More
Director of Events & Catering
REMINGTON HOTELS
09.2021 - 11.2024Read More
Food and Beverage Manager
DREAM INN
02.2021 - 09.2021Read More
Catering Sales Manager
Savor - Chicago at McCormick Place
01.2019 - 06.2020Read More
State University of New York at Oneonta
Bachelor of Arts from Mass Communications
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