Skirball Cultural Center
Event Specialist
January 2023 - Current
Hosted events ranging from 10-500 guests using a clear understanding of the venue’s multiple ballrooms and courtyards
Awarded the WeddingWire Couples Choice Award 2024 by receiving seven 5-star reviews in 2023 left by happy couples
Earned over $1.75 million dollars in revenue during my first full fiscal year hosting 85 total events in 12 months
Assisted the Director and Vice President with creating new package pricing, reports, and cross-analyses with competitors
MountainGate Country Club
event sales manager
February 2022 - November 2022
Booked over $620,000 worth of sales in less than one year on a plan of $204,000, beating sales plan by over 300%
Sold over half a million dollars’ worth of events for 2023 before the end of 2022 using effective follow up strategies
Conducted effective tours through detail orientation, understanding, and enthusiasm leading clients to book on the spot
Designed a 30-60-90 Plan, 2023 Game Plan, and Competitive Analyses to ensure financial success of the department
Monaco Encino
events Coordinator
November 2021 - January 2022
Created BEOs, menus, event set up instructions, and other documents for events ranging from 10 to 150 guests
Met with General Manager, Executive Chef, and other relevant staff weekly to ensure all event details are addressed
Kept record of all event inquiries, from large party reservations to restaurant buyouts, using a CRM system I created
Answered dozens of restaurant inquires daily regarding reservations, buyouts, menus, certification, staff, and more
Middle Ranch
director of events
March 2021 - July 2021
Hosted about a dozen tours a week for the venue suggesting best practices and design ideas based on clients’ needs
Coordinated with vendors, such as wedding planners, caterers, DJs, and florists, to ensure details of events are addressed
Forged relationship with mortuaries, churches, wineries, and dog show organizations to diversify client base
Digitized office’s events calendar and paper notes to expediate access to client information, details, and history
Porter Valley Country Club
Member relations coordinator
February 2019 - February 2021
Engineered the standards, creation, and implementation of Club events, arranging about 10 events every month
Partnered with Golf, Tennis, and Fitness Department Heads to create programs specific interests of over 1,100 Memberships
Planned events for over 200 Members monthly including Mother’s Day Brunch, Fourth of July Fun, and the Harvest Festival
Designed all marketing material for Club Events creating flyers, posters, table tents, and emails promoting events
The Event Loft
Event planner
May 2017 - October 2018
Planned seasonal art workshop series consisting of more than 20 different art styles, mediums, and focuses
Collaborated with over 40 different artists juggling their various needs, preferences, and schedules
Partnered with 10 local non-profit art organizations to cross promote each other’s organizations and events
Served as an assistant to Principle Event Planners in wedding planning, coordination, and implementation
Anteater TV
director of student relations
November 2016 - January 2018
Created inclusive and creative environment through entire organization by organizing at least 3 events per quarter
Developed and implement marketing strategies, coordinating boothing schedules and marketing materials
Conducted weekly meetings, delegating work to provide 9 interns with learning opportunities in the media industry
Hired interns, reviewing applications and holding interviews taking into account their experiences and cultural fit
Azar's Florist
events and floral coordinator
October 2016 - June 2017
Co-coordinated the logistics of large scale events, adapting to changing schedules and needs of the clients
Phoned approximately 40 customers bimonthly to help them place orders and to promote customer retention
Assisted in set up and cleanup of floral, glassware, and fabrics of large scale events, namely weddings
Took and placed customer orders via phone and in person with a full understanding the customer database
OC Plaza
events assistant manager
August 2016 - December 2016
Booked and host multiple events such as political campaign parties, weddings, classes, and seminars
Created a new website, adding new information periodically, while emphasizing elegance of the venue
Managed all social media outlets of the company including Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter
Connected with clientele through email by answering questions and providing additional, detailed information
Gott Entertainment
production associate
June 2016 - August 2016
Booked celebrities for the Livin’ the Good Life Radio Show by emailing celebrities, managers, and publicists
Contacted local restaurants, car dealerships, and athletic wear shops for sponsorships through cold calls
Acquired contact information for sports agents for reality television appearances through extensive research
Generated a list of popular television series with team to create prime index of A-list celebrities for the shows
LA Mother
event management intern
June 2016
Headed the human resources department reading through resumes and conducting phone interviews
Completed thorough inventory of office supplies and event materials prior to booked affair
Organized client event requests through the company’s system and filling out Events Request Forms
Maintained open and clean feel of the venue through sanitation measures and restocking of supplies
AroundCampus Group
Sales and Marketing Intern
January 2016 - June 2016
Discussed marketing opportunities with upper restaurant management around Orange County
Conducted sales calls, follow ups, and sales finalizations with over 200 businesses within 30 days
Contributed to the advancement of the company's social media accounts, such as Instagram and Twitter
Executed marketing strategies at university campus overseeing the progress of each implemented method
Delta Sigma Pi- Pi Sigma Chapter
DIRECTOR OF business relations
December 2015 - June 2016
Arranged events, such as TV tapings, by contacting corporations and scheduling dates to participate
Established connections with businesses to promote the fraternity's brand and market to possible recruits
Director of Events
December 2015 - June 2016
Planned large scale events by detailing and executing plans in accordance with fraternity values
Advertised event details utilizing alluring marketing techniques through Power Point and social media
Director of Social activities
December 2015 - June 2016
Brainstormed enticing social events to encourage fraternal bonding and create meaningful experiences
Arranged event planning details with team mates and delegate work to ensure success for each event
Chi pledge Class president
October 2015 - November 2015
Researched demographics and psycho-graphics for market analysis for a start-up business
Updated team members through emails regarding deliverables and deadlines for each week
Assisted in raising over $2,000 within 6 weeks by contributing ideas and aiding in execution
Key Club International
Lieutenant governor
April 2014 - March 2015
Completed analysis charts on a monthly basis assessing the progress of over 300 members
Organized over 10 service projects and 10 fundraisers with the a leadership team within 11 months
Officiated 6 training conferences for the development of the members throughout Los Angeles
Accomplished over 150 community service hours through event planning and participation
charter Club President
March 2012 - March 2014
Chartered Northridge Academy Key Club through emails, calls, and meetings with advisors
Marketed to students, faculty, and staff using posters, announcements, apparel, and word of mouth
Oversaw and delegated numerous tasks to a leadership team to expedite the planning of events
Set up 20 service events and fundraisers focusing on causes in which members were most interested