Karina V. Molonon
Boca Raton
Summary
Experienced purchasing and hospitality professional with top-notch leadership, program management and planning abilities. Dedicated professional specializing in logistics coordination, operations, vendor relations and inventory management. Organized and proactive with remarkable project management, communication and planning abilities. Strong background in B2B and B2C business approach. Exceptional leader skilled at reducing costs and increasing department efficiency.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Horse Handler/Rider
Equestrian Industry
10.1992 - Current
- Exercise privately own horses on the English & Polo style
- Groomed horses and assist with the up keep of barns
- Assist horse show preparation
- Coordinated special events
- Worked with vendors to create a partnership.
Office Manager
Pine Hollow
10.2023 - 08.2024
- Delivered exceptional customer service
- Managed accounts receivable and payable
- Coordinated events and managed apparel sales and orders
- Oversaw schedule management and vendor relationships.
Retail Buyer
Addison Reserve Country Club
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Manage budgets and business/vendor partnerships
- Attend vendor trade shows / purchase for the seasons
- Planed events, trade shows, and trunk shows
- Controlled inventory and provide customer service
- Handled purchasing, invoicing, and payments
- Manage lessons, clinics, and court schedules
- Sold merchandise in the Tennis Pro Shop.
Operations & Logistics
Equinunk & Blue Ridge Camp
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Coordinated camp activities, tours, and catering
- Oversaw food and beverage services for the girls’ camp
- Managed camp transportation for campers and staff
- Planned events and daily camp operations
- Hired and managed vendors.
Sales & Marketing
SALK Marketing
09.2018 - 11.2019
- Conducted business calls and established partnerships
- Converted non-customers to customers, calling 50 potential clients daily
- Sold promotional products, printing materials, web design, and Internet marketing services
- Followed up with clients regarding their needs, quotes, orders, and upcoming events.
Parks & Recreation Programmer II
City of Coconut Creek
02.2001 - 04.2006
- Drafted and executed contracts in Spanish on behalf of the city
- Built partnerships with local non-profit communities, schools, and businesses
- Programmed over 100 events annually for children to seniors, ranging from 15 to 1,000 attendees, and oversaw Summer Camp
- Prepared budgets and projected revenues
- Ordered and purchased equipment and supplies, managed inventory records
- Coordinated usage of all city fields and parks
- Researched vendors and executed contracts on behalf of the city
- Pioneered programs to create and promote healthy, positive work environments for employees, leading to clear communication
- Attended monthly City Commission meetings on behalf of the department, presenting event proposals and post-event recaps.
Membership Recruitment Assistant/Fitness Coordinator
Woodfield Country Club
11.1999 - 02.2001
- Sold memberships, resulting in over $150,000 in revenue
- Assisted in the Membership Department
- Organized and processed legal documents pertaining to home ownership and membership
- Coordinated 20 plus events annually to develop a sense of community among members
- Hosted monthly fitness events to promote wellness within the club.
Customer Service / Accounts Payable
Boca Aviation
01.1998 - 11.1999
- Maintained professional customer service between clients and pilots
- Coordinated clients and pilot, special orders for their travel arrangements
- Received invoices and processed them through the system for payment.
Activities Coordinator/Fitness Health Coordinator/Membership Assistant/Tennis Pro Shop Internship
Broken Sound Country Club
09.1993 - 01.1998
- Served as a liaison between departments, coordinating 75 events annually
- Reviewed and approved banquet event orders
- Managed event guest lists, maximizing attendance to increase revenue
- Communicated with Spanish-speaking members on behalf of the departments
- Promoted monthly wellness programs
- Assisted members with their membership benefits, and purchasing from the pro shop
- Handled tennis court reservations
- Supported leagues and tennis pros with events.
Education
MBA - Hospitality Management
Lynn University
BA - Hospitality within Sports & Recreation
Lynn University
Skills
- Budgeting & Partnerships
- Logistics
- Event Coordination
- Strategic Sales
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Project Management
- Vendor Negotiation
- Exceptional communication
- Strong Organization
- Stable Management
- Fundraising/Nonprofit partnerships
Certification
CPR
Boardmemberships
Palm Beach County Horseman’s Association
References
Recommendations upon request.
Hobbies and Interests
- Equestrian and Hospitality Industry
- Management
- Events Coordinator
- Retail Buyer
- Entrepreneur
- Non Profit Organizations
- Sales & Marketing
- Horseback Riding / Tennis
Volunteer Experience
- Boca Helping Hand
- American Cancer Society
- Tri-County Animal Rescue
- Toys for Tots
- Eos Foundation
- PTA/PTSA
Affiliations
- Palm Beach County Horseman's Association
Languages
English
Spanish
Timeline
Office Manager
Pine Hollow
10.2023 - 08.2024
Retail Buyer
Addison Reserve Country Club
08.2021 - 08.2023
Operations & Logistics
Equinunk & Blue Ridge Camp
06.2021 - 08.2021
Sales & Marketing
SALK Marketing
09.2018 - 11.2019
Parks & Recreation Programmer II
City of Coconut Creek
02.2001 - 04.2006
Membership Recruitment Assistant/Fitness Coordinator
Woodfield Country Club
11.1999 - 02.2001
Customer Service / Accounts Payable
Boca Aviation
01.1998 - 11.1999
Activities Coordinator/Fitness Health Coordinator/Membership Assistant/Tennis Pro Shop Internship
Broken Sound Country Club
09.1993 - 01.1998
Horse Handler/Rider
Equestrian Industry
10.1992 - Current
BA - Hospitality within Sports & Recreation
Lynn University
MBA - Hospitality Management
Lynn University
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