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Krystal Valdovinos

Stamford,CT

Summary

Dedicated and results-driven Event/Sales Manager with a proven track record of planning and executing successful events while exceeding sales targets.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Director of Sales/Events

Stamford Yacht Club
01.2021 - Current
  • Weekly BEO meetings
  • Working knowledge of JAM and JONAS
  • Booking of all events
  • Events billing
  • Plan and execute corporate events, weddings, conferences, and trade shows, overseeing all aspects of event management, including budgeting, logistics, and vendor management.
  • Successfully increased event revenue by 20% through effective sales strategies and client relationship building.
  • Negotiate and finalize contracts with clients, ensuring mutually beneficial agreements.

Events Manager

Abigail Kirsch | Elior North America
10.2013 - 12.2020
  • Supervised events and staff from start to finish.
  • Coordinates with clients and guests to make sure expectations are exceeded, details on BEO are correct and Solve any issues and or problems which may arise.
  • Oversaw client experiences from conception through post-event, managing on-site preparations, production, and event breakdown, ensuring consistent, high-level service throughout all phases.
  • Performed various administrative functions, including payroll, administering and promoting associate incentive programs, organizing staff manuals.
  • Enhanced attendee experience by meticulously planning and executing engaging event agendas.

Assistant Manager

Sangria Cafe
03.2015 - 06.2019
  • Hiring and onboarding new employees.
  • Leading front-of-house and back-of-house teams.
  • Ensuring and measuring guest satisfaction.
  • Managing inventory, fiancés and payroll.
  • Oversee daily restaurant operations, including staff management, inventory control, and customer service.
  • Led a team of 30+ staff members, providing training and guidance to ensure high levels of performance and customer satisfaction.
  • Developed and executed marketing strategies to increase restaurant visibility and drive sales.

Education

Bachelor's degree - Business

CUNY Lehman College
New York, NY
06.2006

Skills

  • Analytical and Critical Thinking
  • Excellent Communication
  • Written Communication
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Team building
  • Supervision and leadership
  • Project Planning
  • New Business Development
  • Sales Tracking
  • Vendor Management
  • Client Relationship Management

Timeline

Director of Sales/Events

Stamford Yacht Club
01.2021 - Current

Assistant Manager

Sangria Cafe
03.2015 - 06.2019

Events Manager

Abigail Kirsch | Elior North America
10.2013 - 12.2020

Bachelor's degree - Business

CUNY Lehman College
Krystal Valdovinos