Victor Ruffer
Las Vegas
Summary
Results-driven sales leader with 13+ years of experience in high-value relationship selling, revenue generation, and partnership development within the Las Vegas hospitality and entertainment industry. Proven success building and closing integrated partnerships with corporate clients, developing customized proposals, and delivering creative hospitality, marketing, and activation solutions. Excel at prospecting, negotiating complex agreements, managing full sales cycles, and exceeding revenue targets. I am excited to add value to the Team and our Clients.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Account Manager
Advanced Wound Products
Las Vegas, NV
02.2025 - 03.2026
- Delivered full sales cycle including prospecting, customized proposal development, negotiations, contract management, and account expansion with high-level decision makers.
- Built and maintained long-term corporate relationships through consultative selling and consistent value delivery.
- Managed accurate CRM tracking, pipeline reporting, and performance forecasting.
Director of Business Development
Sun Source Energy
Las Vegas, NV
12.2020 - 02.2025
- Generated significant revenue growth through strategic prospecting and closing high-value corporate partnerships and sponsorship-style agreements.
- Developed creative, customized proposals and presentations for C-suite clients, resulting in expanded partnership scopes.
- Collaborated with internal teams to ensure successful activation and fulfillment of partnership deliverables.
Events and Operations Manager
AREA15
Las Vegas, NV
07.2020 - 10.2020
- Sold and executed corporate events, group activations, and hospitality experiences for major brands and clients.
- Created and delivered integrated event packages including F&B, production, and branding elements.
- Conducted site tours and client presentations to close business and ensure exceptional partner experiences.
Banquet and Catering Manager
Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa
Las Vegas, NV
02.2020 - 07.2020
- Drove revenue through proactive sales and upselling of banquet, catering, and hospitality packages to corporate clients.
- Built strong partnerships via site inspections, customized proposals, and real-time relationship management.
- Coordinated with marketing and operations teams to deliver seamless, high-impact events.
Operations Manager
KAOS Dayclub & Nightclub at Palms Casino Resort
Las Vegas, NV
05.2019 - 12.2019
- Supported sales initiatives for large-scale events and nightclub activations while developing promotional partnerships.
- Collaborated with marketing teams on branded experiences and social media integrations.
Banquet Manager
Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino
Las Vegas, NV
01.2019 - 05.2019
- Sold and managed high-end corporate receptions, plated events, and premium hospitality experiences.
- Conducted client site tours and translated partner objectives into successful, revenue-generating activations.
Multi-Venue Manager
Hakkasan Group
Las Vegas, NV
11.2014 - 01.2019
- Oversaw partnership execution and hospitality operations across multiple high-profile Las Vegas venues.
- Managed teams of 200+ staff and full P&L responsibility for events generating significant sponsorship-style revenue.
- Played key role on opening teams for major venues (Omnia at Caesars Palace and Jewel at ARIA).
Security Manager
TAO Group
Las Vegas, NV
04.2007 - 09.2014
- Supported large-scale events with up to 5,000+ guests, including high-profile corporate clients, by collaborating closely with F&B, operations, and event teams.
- Developed operational protocols and coordinated multi-departmental execution to ensure seamless, high-quality event delivery and guest experiences.
Education
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Community College of Southern Nevada
Las Vegas, NVSkills
- Corporate Partnership & Sponsorship Sales
- Revenue Generation & Pipeline Management
- Customized Proposal Development & Presentations
- Client Relationship Building & Account Management
- Hospitality, Premium Experiences & Event Activations
- In-Arena / Venue Partnership Solutions
- CRM Management & Sales Forecasting
- Negotiation & Contract Closing
- Cross-Functional Collaboration (Marketing, Events, Operations)
- Prospecting, Networking & Cold Outreach
- High-Volume Event & Game Day Execution
- Bilingual Spanish
- Microsoft Office Suite & CRM Systems
Certification
- ServSafe Certification
- TIPS Certified
- CPR/First Aid
Systems Proficiency
- Delphi
- Social Tables
- Tripleseat
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- CRM Platforms
- Avero
- Micros
- Kronos
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Account Manager
Advanced Wound Products
02.2025 - 03.2026
Director of Business Development
Sun Source Energy
12.2020 - 02.2025
Events and Operations Manager
AREA15
07.2020 - 10.2020
Banquet and Catering Manager
Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa
02.2020 - 07.2020
Operations Manager
KAOS Dayclub & Nightclub at Palms Casino Resort
05.2019 - 12.2019
Banquet Manager
Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino
01.2019 - 05.2019
Multi-Venue Manager
Hakkasan Group
11.2014 - 01.2019
Security Manager
TAO Group
04.2007 - 09.2014
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Community College of Southern Nevada