Vanessa Di Gennaro
Marathon,FL
Summary
Results-driven professional seeking position as Catering Sales Manager. Focused on performance and flexible with specific needs of different assignments. Collaborates professionally with individuals from broad array of backgrounds and cultures. Enthusiastic and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding and motivated to learn, grow and excel . Dedicated hospitality professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Wedding & Events Coordinator
Hawks Cay Resort And Marina
Duck Key, Florida
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, BEO'S, Bc's, Reumes, Rooming Blocks, Pick Up Reports,
- Evaluated existing plans, processes and events planning services to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Interviewed clients to understand event scopes of work, establish budgets and determine timelines for venue selection, guest list finalization, and rehearsal, ceremonies, and receptions.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Fulfilled contractual obligations for rehearsal and day of event coordination.
- Coordinated florists, photographers, videographers, musicians, Wedding Planners, officiants and ceremony participants during rehearsals and pre-ceremony, cocktail hour, ceremony and reception, Birthday Parties and Events.
- Supervised onsite Banquet team , audio-visual technicians, and facility management team.
- Enhanced client satisfaction ratings by scheduling on-site service requests, managing show logistics and booth functionality needs to meet demands.
Property Manager
New Aquarius Corp.
Homestead, FL
02.2010 - 08.2019
- Handled tenant complaints promptly and appropriately, calling in repairmen and other support services.
- Followed up on delinquent tenants and coordinated collection procedures.
- Completed final move-out walk-throughs with tenants to identify required repairs.
- Verified income, assets and expenses and completed file tracking sheet for each applicant.
- Maintained operational facilities attractive to potential tenants by organizing regular maintenance, major repairs and capital improvement projects.
- Introduced prospective tenants to types of units available and performed tours of premises.
- Monitored progress of construction and maintenance projects and notified appropriate individuals of project updates, delays and schedule changes.
- Coordinated with janitorial and engineering staff on maintenance and upkeep.
- Maintained original leases and renewal documents in digital and hardcopy format for property management office.
- Monitored timely receipt and reconciliation of rent collections in accordance with landlord and resident statutes.
- Evaluated and recommended changes in rental pricing strategies to remain competitive in market.
- Minimized vacancy periods by collaborating with building owners to strategize improvements to marketing initiatives, business plans and tenant outreach programs.
- Handled disciplinary actions, performance appraisals and terminations of company staff.
- Communicated regularly with key on-and off-site tenant contacts to achieve satisfaction with facility and services.
- Prepared specifications, solicited bids and approved subcontracts for building services.
- Developed and executed plan to achieve and maintain 99% or better rate of occupancy.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Vocal Performance Opera
University of Miami
Miami, FLSkills
- Fluent in English, Spanish, German, some French
- Networking
- Sales
- Management
- Budgeting
- Cost Estimating
- Event Billing
- Event Supervision
- Staff Leadership
- Meeting Planning
- Vendor Negotiations
- Meeting Trends Analysis
- Vendor Coordination
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Venue Selection
- Attendee Relations
- Budget Planning and Administration
- Contractual Obligations
- Catering Coordination
- Event Preparation
- Social Perceptiveness
- Event Planning and Management
- Project Deadlines Management
- Budgetary Management
- Creativity and Adaptability
- Talent Booking
- Banquet Event Orders (BEOs)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Georgian
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
Timeline
Wedding & Events Coordinator
Hawks Cay Resort And Marina
01.2022 - 06.2022
Property Manager
New Aquarius Corp.
02.2010 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Vocal Performance Opera
University of Miami
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