Tyler J. Sanchez
Miami
Summary
Dynamic senior special events manager with proven expertise at FIU Jack D. Gordon Institute for Public Policy, excelling in strategic event planning and international diplomatic coordination.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Special Events Manager
FIU Jack D. Gordon Institute for Public Policy
Miami
06.2025 - Current
- Managed planning and logistics for major international events, including Miami Cybersecurity Conference and Hemispheric Security Conference, ensuring successful execution.
- Oversaw planning and execution of convenings for U.S. Department of State’s Overseas Security Advisory Council (OSAC), facilitating critical discussions on security.
- Led full lifecycle event production for conferences, roundtables, and institutional convenings ranging from 20 to 350+ participants.
- Coordinate with senior leadership and international delegations to ensure seamless program delivery.
- Develop event timelines, manage budgets, and oversee vendor sourcing for venues, catering, audiovisual production, and travel logistics.
- Coordinated diplomatic engagements with representatives from France, Japan, Estonia, Jamaica, and Bolivia, fostering international relations.
Happenings Event Manager
Virgin Voyages
Miami
01.2023 - 10.2024
- Oversaw Happenings event programming, installations, procurement, and cast-member management.
- Coordinated operations across shipboard teams in Entertainment, F&B, Housekeeping, and Guest Services to ensure seamless event execution.
- Produced and executed large-scale onboard entertainment programming and immersive guest experiences for thousands of guests.
- Facilitated onboarding and end-of-contract training sessions and performance reviews for cast members.
- Coordination of maritime safety standards and operational protocols training with the cast.
Assistant Event Coordinator
This Free Life
Miami
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Planning and preparation of advertising and promotional material to increase sales of products or services, working with performing artists, local officials for permits, nightclubs and venues and our marketing agency to execute events of 400
PAX & more. - Achieved 60% increase in event attendance volume from August 2017 to March 2019.
- Built and nurtured relationships with clients, vendors, and influencers, contributing to a 40% budget increase from 2016-2019.
- Coordinated event logistics, including venue selection and vendor management, to ensure seamless event execution.
- Planning and preparation of advertising and promotional material to increase sales of products or services, working with performing artists, local officials for permits, nightclubs and venues and our marketing agency to execute events of 400PAX & more.
- Assisted in developing event themes and creative marketing materials.
- Managed registration processes and attendee communication for events.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Speech Pathology
The Pennsylvania State University
State CollegeSkills
- Strategic Event Planning
- Conference & Large-Scale Event Production
- Vendor & Venue Management
- Budget management
- Contract Negotiation
- Stakeholder communication
- International Diplomatic Coordination
- Guest hospitality
- Event Registration Platforms
- AIMS Reservation System
- Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Canva
Certification
- STCW Certification, Maritime Professional Training, 08/01/22, 08/01/27
- Basic Firefighting (RESOLV‑53), Maritime Professional Training, 08/01/22, 08/01/27
- CPR / AED / First Aid Certification, Maritime Professional Training, 08/01/22, 08/01/27
- Cruise-Line SERVSafe Certification
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Professional
French
Limited
Italian
Elementary
Timeline
Senior Special Events Manager
FIU Jack D. Gordon Institute for Public Policy
06.2025 - Current
Happenings Event Manager
Virgin Voyages
01.2023 - 10.2024
Assistant Event Coordinator
This Free Life
01.2016 - 01.2021
Some College (No Degree) - Speech Pathology
The Pennsylvania State University