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Sergio Siqueira Santos

Santa Barbara,CA

Summary

Seasoned professional with a unique and culturally diverse skillset. Extremely adaptable individual who has lived and worked in Brazil, Spain, Japan and the US. Highly motivated people-person with a strong desire to make a positive impact in work and life.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

The Spanish Handyman

Self
05.2022 - Current

Upon moving to Santa Barbara, I created a Handyman business to support myself and expand my network in the Santa Barbara community.

  • Performed basic electrical work and technical repairs such as installing security systems, A/V systems and troubleshooting homeowner problems.
  • Built fences, sheds, greenhouses, and special projects to improve overall appearance and functioning of homes.

Audiovisual Technician/Manager

Neo Event Productions
01.2017 - 03.2020
  • Successfully supervised team of 5 employees and supported expansion of large AV events to the European market (France, Germany, Italy).
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development and ensuring outstanding customer service.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful and immediate corrective actions.
  • Oversaw and executed high profile AV events:
  • Berto Romero Tour Event
  • Festiva Movistar
  • TV Production
  • Festival Cruilla

Wedding Officiant

Gran Hotel
05.2006 - 08.2016

Served as International/Multi-lingual Wedding Officiant/Reverend for high volume wedding venue in Japan.

  • Conducted over 3,000 unique wedding ceremonies (in Japanese and Spanish).
  • Featured in local newspaper as premier wedding specialist.
  • Created meaningful and tailored ceremonies for each couple and performed under constant pressure to ensure clients were delighted with their special day.
  • Remained calm, poised and professional and developed a reputation for being a highly regarded wedding professional with outstanding communication and customer service skills.

Education

ESO

La Salle Canoas
Canaloas, Brazil

Skills

  • Customer Account Management
  • Verbal Communication
  • Building rapport quickly
  • Business Development Understanding
  • Critical Thinking
  • Live Events

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Japanese
Full Professional
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Catalan
Limited Working
English
Professional Working

Timeline

The Spanish Handyman

Self
05.2022 - Current

Audiovisual Technician/Manager

Neo Event Productions
01.2017 - 03.2020

Wedding Officiant

Gran Hotel
05.2006 - 08.2016

ESO

La Salle Canoas
Sergio Siqueira Santos