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RICHARD SUSTAITA

Los Alamitos,CA

Summary

Skilled Private Events Manager with comprehensive background in planning and executing high-profile events. Strengths lie in strategic event design, budget management, and establishing relationships with vendors. Demonstrated ability to ensure customer satisfaction while maintaining adherence to company guidelines. Notable impact on previous roles includes improved event efficiency and significant increase in repeat clients.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Private Events Manager

Soho House & Co
West Hollywood, CA
12.2021 - Current
  • Maintained careful oversight of events to meet critical timelines
  • Organized and coordinated events from start to finish, including venue selection, catering, decor, entertainment and transportation.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure the best services at competitive prices.
  • Liaised between client and vendors to ensure smooth functioning of the event.
  • Monitored staff performance during the events and addressed any issues that arose in a timely manner.
  • Assisted with administrative tasks related to private events such as maintaining records of payments received from vendors or expenses incurred during an event.
  • Generated reports analyzing financial data related to private events such as revenue generated or cost savings achieved through negotiations.

Bartender

Killen's Steakhouse
Pearland, TX
09.2019 - 09.2021
  • Maintained inventory of liquor, beer, wine, and other beverage items.
  • Assisted in setting up the bar for service shift.
  • Adhered to state regulations regarding serving alcohol responsibly.

Engineman 3rd Class

US Navy
San Diego, CA
05.2011 - 05.2015
  • Performed maintenance and repair on diesel engines, boilers, pumps, valves, and related machinery.
  • Maintained records of engine room operations including logbooks, watchstanding reports, and engineering orders.
  • Monitored fuel consumption rates and adjusted accordingly to maintain optimal performance levels.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Digital Cinema and Video Production

Art Institute of California - Hollywood
North Hollywood, CA
12-2018

Skills

  • Outlook
  • Word
  • Excel
  • Dropbox
  • TripleSeat
  • SalesForce
  • Oracle MICROS
  • Menu Planning
  • Event design
  • Event sales
  • Team leadership and supervision
  • Loyalty cultivation

Languages

Spanish
Professional

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Private Events Manager

Soho House & Co
12.2021 - Current

Bartender

Killen's Steakhouse
09.2019 - 09.2021

Engineman 3rd Class

US Navy
05.2011 - 05.2015

Bachelor of Science - Digital Cinema and Video Production

Art Institute of California - Hollywood

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