Marivette Fournier
Summary
Experienced and enthusiastic Consultant with track record of more than 20 years of success across wide range of industries. With background in Corporate regional and local conventions, weddings, galas, social events and religious celebrations. Strong organizational skills with success in managing multiple and simultaneous events. Excellent eye for details and areas to improve. Possesses exceptional interpersonal, problem-solving and analytical skills to provide advice and expertise to client organizations improving business performance. Experienced in all aspects of operations, strategy and finance.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Events & Venue Consultant
Eventek Consulting, LLC
11.2023 - Current
- Delivered outstanding consulting services from venues, event coordination to full events planning to clients and corporate to maintain and extend relationship for future business opportunities.
- Liaised with customers, management, and sales team to better understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
- Renegotiated outsourcing contracts to save considerable costs.
- Cultivated positive relationships with vendors to deliver timely and cost-effective services and materials.
Event Manager
Bonaventure Town Center Club
08.2020 - 11.2023
- Managed event proposals, operations guides, contract and license agreements
- Recommended supplier and hotel destinations options and solutions considering client requirements and necessities depending on each event
- Coordinated catering staff on delivery, timing, service style of food
- Liaised with clients to determine exact event requirements and provide updates
- Preparation and management of event budget on timeframe.
- Experience with events platforms and mobile apps as required.
- Responsible of Marketing & promotional plans for club recreational programs and special or social events, concerts. Coordinate and prepares electronic and print mail and brochures, media publications to promote club members events and after classes activities.
Corporate Event Coordinator & Executive Assistant
Nestle Puerto Rico
09.2007 - 07.2016
- Work with internal departments and clients to plan and execute conventions and corporate events while providing timelines schedules, food and beverage support and constant communication with the main organizers and vendors
- Proactively negotiates prices and contracts for maximum cost savings and creates reasonable preliminary budgets for business trips and conventions
- Brainstormed and implemented creative event concepts and themes
- Managed event logistics, operations, budgets, and track expenses
- Performed event coordination for larger parties and gatherings
- Developed post-event reports to determine the effectiveness of each event
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, promotions, travel, and accommodations for attendees
- Hotel block management , in charge of delivering room lists, hotel booking within registration. Responsible of hotel rates negotiation and providing general guidance when contracting hotel blocks.
- Communicated with catering, private chefs and other providers to obtain price quotes and contract negotiations
- Attended conferences and events to stay up to date with industry trends and planning standards
- Managed executive calendars, scheduling meetings, appointments and travel arrangements.
- Handled emails and confidential/sensitive correspondence with discretion.
- Support marketing with local and international brands conventions and marketing internal and external promotions
- Support with local government community services and local health department regulations.
Marketing & Management Assistant
Microsoft Puerto Rico
07.2005 - 08.2007
- Oversaw training and onboarding process for all newly hired employees
- Created and updated records and files to maintain document compliance
- Delivered top-notch administrative support to office staff, promoting excellence in office operations
- Conducted research to assist with routine tasks and special projects
- Prepared and charted data and metrics for detailed status reports
- Recorded time allocated to projects and updated master tracking documents
- Identified communication channels to set roadmap to distribute information
- Opened and properly distributed incoming mail to promote quicker response to client inquiries
- Served as corporate liaison for finance, IT and marketing departments
- Planned and coordinated logistics and materials for board meetings, committee meetings and staff events
- Drafted common document templates to reduce time spent creating documents from scratch.
Education
Master of Science in International Marketing -
Phoenix University
Guaynabo, PR04.2015
Skills
- Event Sales
- Catering Coordination
- Team Leadership and Supervision
- Vendor and Contract Negotiations
- Transportation and Logistics Planning
- Budget ,expense control and P&L Management
- Employee Management
- Event Marketing and media advertising
- Wedding Trends Proficiency
- Project Management
- Event setup and teardown
- Client billing
- Expertise in Catering, planning & execution of events
Accomplishments
- Developed strong relationships with local vendors such as florists, photographers, videographers, musicians and officiants.
- Met and exceeded goal of $200,000 in sales during 2022, acquiring a total of $250,000.
- Duplicated Sales for 2023 acquiring a total of $400,000 until third quarter.
- Brought in new clients who contributed more than 50% of 2023 sales.
- Exceeded monthly quota duplicating events from 1 weekly based events to 4 events per week with a total of more than 10 events per month.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Events & Venue Consultant
Eventek Consulting, LLC
11.2023 - Current
Event Manager
Bonaventure Town Center Club
08.2020 - 11.2023
Corporate Event Coordinator & Executive Assistant
Nestle Puerto Rico
09.2007 - 07.2016
Marketing & Management Assistant
Microsoft Puerto Rico
07.2005 - 08.2007
Master of Science in International Marketing -
Phoenix University
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