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My Experience

Experience

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