Romina Garcia
Event Planner
Hollywood,FL
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven event management professional with a proven track record of delivering successful events. Expert in strategic planning, logistical coordination, and stakeholder engagement, with a focus on exceeding client expectations. Known for strong communication, teamwork, and adaptability, ensuring seamless execution of events. Highly disciplined and goal-oriented, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and a strong sense of urgency, commitment, and responsibility. Possess flexible availability and a keen eagerness to continuously learn and grow in a fast-paced environment.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Wedding Planner
Trendy Events
Saltillo, Coahuila
02.2023 - 12.2024
- Organized and coordinated wedding ceremonies, receptions, and rehearsal dinners.
- Planned event details such as decor, timelines, catering, entertainment, and music.
- Worked with professional and trade associations to create memorable and successful events.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Communicated with clients across event planning and execution to deliver exceptional customer satisfaction.
- Monitored budgets throughout planning process to ensure costs stayed within limits.
Sales and Events Coordination/Event Planner
Courtyard by Marriott
Saltillo, Coahuila
05.2021 - 01.2023
- Developed and implemented comprehensive sales strategies to promote event spaces and services, targeting corporate, social, and special event markets, resulting in a 35% increase in event revenue.
- Created tailored event proposals, including pricing, service offerings, and terms, consistently achieving a high conversion rate of leads to confirmed events.
- Collaborated with internal departments (catering, technical services, housekeeping, etc.) to ensure flawless event execution, meeting client expectations and operational standards.
- Managed event budgets, closely monitoring costs to ensure events were executed within financial targets, maximizing profitability and cost-efficiency.
- Supervised and trained a team of sales and event coordinators, setting performance goals, conducting evaluations, and fostering professional development.
- Oversaw high-profile events, ensuring smooth operations and quickly resolving any issues to guarantee client satisfaction.
Analyzed market trends, client feedback, and competitor offerings to refine strategies and improve overall sales performance. - Built and maintained a network of industry contacts, including local businesses, event planners, and corporate clients, driving new event business and expanding market reach.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Conducted post-event analysis to measure success rate of each event against its objectives.
Purchasing Non-Production Procurement
BMTS Technology Mexico
Saltillo, Coahuila
03.2018 - 05.2021
- Identified requirements for goods, materials, and services, and sourced reliable suppliers.
- Negotiated prices, delivery terms, and order quantities, ensuring compliance, and quality control.
- Analyzed vendor performance, reviewed compliance, and communicated corrective action requirements to vendors.
Sales and Event Associate
L 'Argentina Empanadas
Saltillo, Coahuila
08.2012 - 12.2018
- Responded promptly to inquiries from clients regarding events or services offered by the organization.
- Planned and executed marketing campaigns to promote events.
- Resolved unexpected issues and emergencies during events, maintaining poise and ensuring participant satisfaction.
- Developed and maintained relationships with event vendors.
- Analyzed post-event data to identify areas of improvement for future plans.
Director Bilingual Assistant /Event Lead Organizer
Macimex, S.A. de C.V.
Saltillo, Coahuila
07.2008 - 07.2012
- Responded promptly to inquiries from clients regarding events or services offered by the organization.
- Planned and executed marketing campaigns to promote events.
- Resolved unexpected issues and emergencies during events, maintaining poise and ensuring participant satisfaction.
- Developed and maintained relationships with event vendors.
- Analyzed post-event data to identify areas of improvement for future plans.
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration
Universidad Interamericana Para El Desarrollo
Saltillo Coahuila08-2012
Bilingual Administrative Assistant -
Instituto Bilingüe De Saltillo
Saltillo Coahuila06-2007
Skills
- Vendor and contract negotiations
- Events logistics management
- Special events planning
- Event sales
- On-site execution
- Post-event analysis
- Guest management
- Event evaluation
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- IAP Carrer College - Event Organizer International Certificate
- Instituto Iberoamericano- Bridal Assistant
Websites
Timeline
Wedding Planner
Trendy Events
02.2023 - 12.2024
Sales and Events Coordination/Event Planner
Courtyard by Marriott
05.2021 - 01.2023
Purchasing Non-Production Procurement
BMTS Technology Mexico
03.2018 - 05.2021
Sales and Event Associate
L 'Argentina Empanadas
08.2012 - 12.2018
Director Bilingual Assistant /Event Lead Organizer
Macimex, S.A. de C.V.
07.2008 - 07.2012
Bachelor's Degree - Business Administration
Universidad Interamericana Para El Desarrollo
Bilingual Administrative Assistant -
Instituto Bilingüe De Saltillo
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