Andrea Rivera-Garcia Email & Phone Number

Jacksonville, Florida, United States

@ Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens

Greater Chicago Area

• Rotated through four business functions to identify and improve operational strengths and weaknesses.
• Completed multiple process and technology improvement projects presented to C-suite executives.

Lake Mary, FL

• Provided consultative support to a $1.5M client portfolio for human resource processes including Payroll, Onboarding, Time & Labor, Accruals, Talent Acquisition, and more.

Sanford, FL

• Revamped private event program; raised gross profits by 87% and eliminated $44,000 deficit.
• Solely performed all aspects of event sales and operations including conducting site tours, creating, and processing invoices, designing room diagrams and BEOs, securing vendors, and food & beverage sales.
• Designed marketing materials including digital ads, print brochures, and social media campaigns within non-profit budget.

Orlando, FL

• Responded to prospective client RFPs with unique event proposals within proposed budget, included options for transportation, entertainment, activities, dining, and décor.
• Created contracts and processed invoices.
• Supervised onsite vendor operations at luxury events.

University Of Central Florida, Orlando

• Set up and worked high traffic events including Resident Appreciation nights, Open houses and Orientations at multiple campuses, and tabling events around the community.
• Managed inventory, processed payments, and fulfilled order delivery for Birthday Program.