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Valentina Mejia

Miami,FL

Summary

Experienced Event Specialist/Hotel Management with 15+ years in the hospitality industry who has brought professional management experience and strong work ethic. Experienced Film Production Coordinator and Dynamic Social Media Marketer for online marketing and strategic content planning.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Film Production Coordinator

Sparkle Productions
06.2020 - Current
  • Booked talent and locations and prepared location and set for shooting.
  • Oversee phases of video production, from pre to post-production.
  • Managed film production budgeting.
  • Hired crew.
  • Worked with graphic designers, photographers and production coordinators to develop content.
  • Developed productive relationships with bloggers, online media outlets and social media influencers.
  • Used analytics tools like percentage increase on followers, engagement hashtag performance to follow metrics and interpret results.
  • Devised specific strategies for each clients based on goals, branding and target demographics.
  • Increased customer engagement through social media.
  • Managed social media accounts for 10 clients, generating interest for existing and upcoming product or service releases.
  • Brought about noticeable improvements to click rates, follower counts and engagement with clear and focused strategies.
  • Posted new content for products and services when managing marketing.
  • Wrote social media content to increase engagement with customers.
  • Created social media content with consistent content and tone.

Hotel Director & Property Management

Casa Tua Hotel and Restaurant
11.2015 - 03.2020
  • Managed 5 Suite Boutique Hotel as well and upkeep of entire property (restaurant, Club and Hotel) In charge of all Hotel operations as check in, check outs, VIP guests, room moves, upgrades, special requests, concierge services, billing and added amenities.
  • Created new revenue streams by implementing booking strategies as GDS platforms that resulted to bigger exposure and increased on sales up to 30% within the first year. Produced daily showrooms in accordance with Housekeeping. Produced weekly schedules for Housekeeping, Maintenance and Hostess Department as well supporting areas for HR department. Introduced monthly Inventories for Hotel and Restaurant departments.
  • Created new purchasing and receiving management program for both Restaurant and Hotel supplies.
  • Developed and implemented new policies and procedures.
  • Trained, coached and mentor staff to ensure smooth adoption of new program.

Sales for Cavalli Home Collection

Cavalli
11.2014 - 11.2015
  • Increased company's business by leading implementation of sales strategy and creating new marketing material.
  • Initiated home collection networking events to drive sales and introduce new collection.
  • Hosted dinner events with wine pairings in collaboration of other brands as Hublot and Louis XIII.

Director of Special Events

Casa Tua Hotel and Restaurant
11.2006 - 11.2014
  • Coordinated details of events such as conferences, weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, charity events, surprise parties, sales meetings and business meetings.
  • Calculate budgets and ensure they are adhered to.
  • Booked special talent including musicians, bands, disc jockeys and other entertainment required for special events.
  • Sample food and select dishes for menus.
  • Introduced new layouts to sales in order to maximized space for more revenue.
  • Schedule speakers, vendors, and participants.
  • Partner with other event companies and coordinators to give more exposure to the venue.
  • Develop and oversee high end fundraising events such as the democratic party fundraising dinner with the President of the United States. Managed and planned logistics, staff, service in junction with DHL, White House and USSS.
  • Secured sponsorship\'s for special events.
  • Coordinated events from the start point of sales until its execution.
  • Introduced new promotional packages in order to increment leads of larger corporations.

Front Office Manager

The Bentley Luxury Suites Hotel
03.2002 - 03.2005

Education

Special Events - Event Management

Miami Dade Community College
Miami FL
03.2007

Associate of Arts - International Relations

Lansing Community College
05.1999

Skills

  • Strong client services, analytical and planning skills, Goal-oriented, meet deadlines, good under pressure and strong on follow-up
  • Great work ethic, organized, cooperative, trustworthy and Team player
  • Self-starter, staff Management with excellent interpersonal skills
  • Ability to manage time efficiently and handle multiple tasks
  • All Microsoft applications for Windows XP, Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Adobe PDF
  • Hotel & Restaurant Management Systems: RoomMaster, Guest All, Springer Miller, Nite Vision, Open Table and Micros
  • Fluent in Spanish (Native language) and English
  • Email Marketing
  • Social Media Management
  • Company Branding
  • Location Scouting
  • Production Support
  • Coordinate Schedules
  • Oversee Crew Members
  • Future Filming Planning
  • Permitting

Languages

Fluent in Spanish (Native language) and English.

Timeline

Film Production Coordinator

Sparkle Productions
06.2020 - Current

Hotel Director & Property Management

Casa Tua Hotel and Restaurant
11.2015 - 03.2020

Sales for Cavalli Home Collection

Cavalli
11.2014 - 11.2015

Director of Special Events

Casa Tua Hotel and Restaurant
11.2006 - 11.2014

Front Office Manager

The Bentley Luxury Suites Hotel
03.2002 - 03.2005

Special Events - Event Management

Miami Dade Community College

Associate of Arts - International Relations

Lansing Community College

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