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Jose Luis Garcia

Pomona,CA

Summary

Dynamic event management professional with proven expertise in orchestrating high-profile events. Excelled in team leadership and customer service, ensuring seamless execution and exceptional experiences. Bilingual with a knack for problem-solving and adaptability, consistently delivering sophisticated service to VIP clients.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Some Recent Highlights….

Various Employers

- Bar Captain at US Open, 2023

- Division Manager at the Academy Awards, Hollywood 2023, 2024

- Floor Captain at the SuperBowl, SoFi Stadium, 2022

- Floor Captain at the Emmy Awards, Los Angeles 2022, 2023

- Service at Sunnylands, Palm Springs, a prestigious venue hosting world-famous personalities

Event Manager/Coordinator

Various Employers
Los Angeles, CA
03.2005 - Current

- Succesfully fulfilled a variety of roles within the hospitality, event production and catering industry, including dishwasher, server, truck driver, production coordinator, buffet designer, chef assistant, bartender, floor captain, bar manager and event manager.

- Managed the planning, organization and execution of events, collaborating closely with clients and planners to ensure seamless event experience.

- Conducted preliminary walk-throughs, coordinated rental equipment orders and oversaw event production and execution.

- Developed versatile skills in synchronized ballet service, buffet design, mixology, and team management to meet varying event requirement.

- Managed high-profile events,

providing elegant, prompt, detailed and sophisticated service.

- Conducted post-event evaluations to identify areas for improvement and implement necessary changes in future planning efforts.

- Established new streamlined protocols in order to make things easier and more efficient for everyone.

Production Assistant/Logistics Coordinator

Various Event Production Companies
Locations Nationwide
09.2002 - Current

- Supported production teams in a wide range of logistics and coordination tasks.

- Contributed to the success of large scale galas, fundraising campaigns and product launches.

- Demostrated flexibility and a passion for travel by working long hours on productions across the country.

Among others, I've done production work for Orenco, Andrea Hawng, FMG events, Radeff Designs, Seed Floral.....

Catering Professional

Various Employers
Los Angeles, CA
04.2002 - Current

- Provided services for renowned catering companies, including Wolfgang Puck, Savore, Good Gracious, Jennifer Naylor, Food Heart, and many others.

- Teamed up with private and personal chefs to produce intimate and incredible dining experiences for their clients.

- Delivered exceptional hospitality services at boutique events, catering to the highest-ranking politicians, celebrities and very VIP clients.

- Ensured seamless execution of events ranging from a 7-course fine dining to buffet design and cocktail mixology.

- Collaborated with catering teams to achieve success in event management and customer satisfaction.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Marketing

UCLA
Los Angeles, CA
05.2003

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism, Broadcast

University Complutense
Madrid, Spain
06.1998

Skills

  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Problem-Solving
  • Team management and leadership
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Attention to detail and adaptability
  • Bilingual: Spanish/English
  • Highly versatile
  • Customer service oriented

Additional Information

I'm also an accomplished guitarist and composer. Besides getting booked at weddings and cocktail events I have also played solo at the homes of celebrities like Ryan Seacrest and Jimmy Buffett. My guitar work has also been featured in short and feature films.

Timeline

Event Manager/Coordinator

Various Employers
03.2005 - Current

Production Assistant/Logistics Coordinator

Various Event Production Companies
09.2002 - Current

Catering Professional

Various Employers
04.2002 - Current

Some Recent Highlights….

Various Employers

Bachelor of Arts - Marketing

UCLA

Bachelor of Arts - Journalism, Broadcast

University Complutense
Jose Luis Garcia