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Rachel De Oliveira

Event Manager
Windermere,United States

Summary

Energetic and motivated event planner with 15+ years of experience organizing weddings, conferences, and corporate events in a fast-paced environment. I have successfully planned and managed 400+ events, each averaging 300+ attendees. Expertise includes budget management, venue selection, and event coordination. Identifying market opportunities, building relationships with potential clients, and negotiating contracts that align with the hotel's financial goals.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages

Work History

Project Manager

ARGL Service
01.2024 - Current
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Delivered exceptional customer satisfaction by proactively addressing client concerns and meeting or exceeding expectations throughout the engagement process.
  • Monitored progress against established goals, adjusting schedules and resources as needed to keep projects on track.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance by closely monitoring applicable laws and regulations within the industry sector throughout each stage of the project life cycle.

Immediate Needs Coordinator

Loews Hotels
05.2023 - 01.2024
  • Make sure that all of the planning is correctly executed.
  • Responsible for overseeing particular tasks related to the event planning process, include meeting with vendors at the venue to help with set-up, collecting (pre-agreed upon) supplies and decorations, and working with staff to ensure the completion of a successful event
  • Arrange for necessary equipment such as stage sets, lighting, audio, and video equipment.
  • Create event schedules and ensure all activities are completed on time.
  • Coordinating with security staff to ensure guest safety during the event.
  • Perform administrative duties using a variety of computer systems. Delphi, Evention, Opera.

Convention Guide

Walt Disney World Resort
04.2023 - 09.2023
  • Proactively engage with Guest and address needs by answering questions, giving directions and providing other information about the theme park or surrounding areas
  • Provide Guest Service when problems arise and help find solutions with Guests and Cast Members
  • Partner with Catering, Entertainment, Culinary, Park Events, Resorts and many other areas.

Front Desk Agent

Loews Hotels
06.2019 - 07.2022
  • Opening 2 (two) new Hotel's as a Front Desk Agent (Endless Summer Surfside Inn and Endless Summer Dockside Inn) and provide information about hotel and Universal Studios amusement parks.
  • Welcomed each new arrival pleasantly and confirmed reservations and identification.
  • Oversaw fast-paced front desk operations and guests' needs at busy facility.
  • Took reservations over phone, in person, and via computer for guests and provided confirmation information.
  • Used internal software to process reservations, check-ins and check-outs.


Assistant Construction Manager

ARGL Service
12.2017 - 05.2019

Managing employees to ensure that they are performing well and following company policies and procedures

  • Discussing project details with clients to understand their needs and expectations
  • Overseeing the work of contractors to ensure that they are completing projects on time and within budget
  • Inspecting work sites for safety hazards and ensuring that safety measures are being followed
  • Managing the finances of a project by tracking expenditures and generating reports on spending patterns
  • Maintaining contact with subcontractors to coordinate materials and supplies needed for construction
  • Overseeing all aspects of construction projects from start to finish

Corporate Event Sales Manager

Sublime Eventos
03.2005 - 12.2017
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
  • Coached and promoted high-achieving sales and account management employees to fill leadership positions with qualified staff and boost company growth.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
  • Liaised with sales, marketing, and management teams to develop solutions and accomplish shared objectives.
  • Organized promotional events with travel agents as a FAMTUR and interacted with community to increase sales volume.·
  • Planned and implemented 400+ corporate events according to client needs and requirements.
  • Arranged participant accommodation and transportation, and negotiated contracts with conference site providers.
  • Performed post-conference evaluations and negotiated average in discounts with favored site providers and equipment providers for future events

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Event Sales Executive

Sheraton Hotels
05.2003 - 01.2005
  • Made outbound calls to existing customers to upsell advertising packages.
  • Maximized ROI of advertising campaigns through continual analysis of performance, response-rates and results.
  • Used consultative sales techniques to pinpoint customers' advertising needs and close on short-term and long-term sales contracts.
  • Prepared and delivered sales presentations to businesses to sell new advertising programs.

Education

Associate of Arts - Human Resources Management

Valencia College
Orlando, FL
05.2001 -

Associate of Arts - Hospitality Administration And Management

Valencia College
Orlando, FL
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Tourism And Travel Management

PUC Rio De Janeiro
Rio De Janeiro, BR
05.2001 -

Skills

Time management

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Accomplishments

  • I was honored to work on the organization and execution of one of the most important events of the UN Global Compact. I have planned and organized the "Rio+20 Corporate Sustainability Forum" (Client: Global Compact/ NYC):

Held from 15-18 June 2012, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. With over 2,000 participants with governments, local authorities, civil society and UN entities in dozens of highly focused workshops and thematic sessions. Hotel Conference, F&B, Sponsors, and lodging in 21 hotels. Within the Global Rio+20 Corporate Sustainability Forum the Global Compact we also organized the following events:

3rd PRME Global Forum (14 – 15 June, Windsor Barra Hotel)

X Annual Local Networks Forum (15 June, Windsor Barra Hotel)

BASD 2012 Business Day (19 June, Windsor Barra Hotel).

  • Club Med Expert Award 2010, 2011
  • Trip Advisor Review
  • Loews Employee of the Month
  • Loews Memorable Moments Spotlight

Timeline

Project Manager

ARGL Service
01.2024 - Current

Immediate Needs Coordinator

Loews Hotels
05.2023 - 01.2024

Convention Guide

Walt Disney World Resort
04.2023 - 09.2023

Front Desk Agent

Loews Hotels
06.2019 - 07.2022

Assistant Construction Manager

ARGL Service
12.2017 - 05.2019

Corporate Event Sales Manager

Sublime Eventos
03.2005 - 12.2017

Event Sales Executive

Sheraton Hotels
05.2003 - 01.2005

Associate of Arts - Human Resources Management

Valencia College
05.2001 -

Associate of Arts - Hospitality Administration And Management

Valencia College
05.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Tourism And Travel Management

PUC Rio De Janeiro
05.2001 -
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