Amanda Cantillo Email & Phone Number

Miami, Fl, Us

Miami, Florida, United States

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

- Managed and executed the terms contracts for the group/convention programs as outlined and per Fontainebleau standards. Worked closely with the client and hotel departments throughout the duration of assigned groups/convention programs by being available to assist the client and provide information to hotel departments at the appropriate times.- Maximized food, beverage and auxiliary revenues by selling menus, themes and experiences/activities. Efficiently reserved and utilized function space to maximize revenues while minimizing space consumption. Accurately forecasting Banquet revenue covers and average checks based on group assignments.- Communicated all details of assigned groups/conventions program to all departments in a professional, thorough and timely manner by using established procedure and internal correspondence effectively.- Maintained a high level of service by continually providing accurate and timely information and feedback to all supporting departments.- Conducted pre-planning site meetings and assisted in the sales process where required.

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

- Assisted Convention Service Managers and Senior Convention Service Managers with all group details including planning of site inspections, banquet event orders, event resumes, security orders, diagrams and menu request.- Responsible for managing small rooms only groups primarily ranging in size from 10-25 guests.- Development of office templates for coordinator assignments, various meeting agendas and Convention Services Senior Director updates. - Responsible for office management including submitting RFAs, weekly resume agenda, ordering of office supplies and maintaining group turnover calendar for managers.

Miami, Fl

The Panther Alumni Recruitment Team (PART) Support Specialist was created to support in the development and integration of alumni volunteers in student recruitment efforts. -Responsible for the development, marketing and communications of the PART training program designed to train alumni volunteers to recruit students through Office of Admission activities. -Oversee launch of the Panther Legacy Program which aims to get to know the children and grandchildren (ages 0-16) of our proud alumni.

Miami,Fl

- Provided event support to the Director of Special Events and Outreach as the team planned and executed the following events: Torch Awards Gala, the Annual Meeting & Cocktail Reception, Roar Lounge, Grad Bash, Fishing Tournament, Commencement Fair, Worlds Ahead Tour and more.- Managed logistical responsibilities including but not limiting to scheduling appointments, packing for events, creating packing lists, sending e-confirmations.- Worked diligently with vendors, both contracted and in-kind to execute a series of successful events.- Garnered a variety of community support for sponsorship's and in-kind donations for events.

Miami,Fl

Elected to oversee the operations of the Ambassadors, the Executive Committee and our two largest student events: Trail of the Torch and the Sweetheart Event. As well as our monthly LEAD Series leadership development programs. Privileged to participate on the FIU Alumni Association Board of Directors as a student voice.-Co-Director of Trail of The Torch (2015-16)- Plan and execute the block party leading up to the annual ceremonial tradition of lighting of the Torch of Knowledge. Working with a committee of 20 ambassadors we reach out for sponsorship's and work with university student organizations to put on the event that gathered 1,200 attendees in 2016. As well as bringing the tradition to the north Biscayne Bay Campus for the first time since the event’s inception.-Logistics Chair for Trail of The Torch (2014-15)- Organized emergency procedures as well as created maps for the walk around campus and vendor directory. Submitted insurance and security reports. The event garnered +475 attendees in 2015-Secretary (2014-15) – Elected to Executive Committee, tracked meeting minutes, reports, correspondence, constitution and agendas.

Theta Gamma Chapter

Elected to oversee the operations of the chapter of 160 members and the Executive Committee. (2015-2016) -Membership Director (2014-15) – Elected to Executive Committee, organized the chapter’s participation in sorority recruitment in the Fall and Spring semesters putting on 20 parties for +700 FIU women. Raised retention that year by 10%.-Internal Relations Chair (2013-14) – Put together four events throughout the year that increased parent and alumni affinity; ranging from brunch to a networker. -Philanthropy Chair (2012-13) - Oversee a committee of 25 members as well as organize three large events: the Miracle Man Pageant, Grand Slam, and Hoop-A-Palooza. As well as put on smaller events throughout the year such as for National Philanthropy day. These efforts amassed to $15,000 raised for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals.-Storage Chair (2012-13) – Kept track of +$5,000 worth of inventory. Reorganized the storage unit of linens, vases, cups, and other miscellaneous items owned by the chapter and installed new shelving.

-Instituted a new filing system based on frequency of purchases from the clients to maintain organization. -Created a log for tickets issued out in the farm to correspond with invoices issued from the office.Oversee phone calls from clients and relay their orders to the farm manager for efficiency.

-Served as liaison between the customer and photographers, managing which guests will be shot by a photographer as well as how many guests that photographer can shoot at one time. Assisting the guest with clothing changes and photography package questions.-Confirm to ensure an order was placed correctly, mount pictures into frames, and review the items at time of delivery to the guest for their satisfaction.

Bachelor'S Degree, Hospitality & Tourism Management, 3.550

Activities and Societies: Phi Mu Fraternity, FIU Student Ambassador, Order of Omega, Eta Sigma DeltaCourses taken: Social Event Planning.

Superintendent Diploma Of Distinction