Angela Dicostanzo Email & Phone Number

Las Vegas Metropolitan Area

Las Vegas, Nevada Area

At the M Resort Spa & Casino, my team is responsible for producing over 25% of the property’s yearly revenue. I accomplished this by strategizing with internal casino, marketing, and food & beverage departments to determine scope of the goals requested and clearly defining the tasks needed from each department to deliver expected revenue outcomes. Successfully contracting and executing 125+ meetings and conventions per year requires clear communications of deadlines, marketing budgets, and monitoring processes.• Repeatedly exceeded established revenue, room night, and group goals by by 18%- 20% each year by building and maintaining client relationship , acting as the liaison between the hotel and company to expertly and confidently plan and execute conventions, training sessions, sales launches, and product introductions to keep clients returning the the M Resort.• Ability to effectively listen, communicate and perform diplomacy with internal and external customers and staff in complex situations during business review and related meetings• Ensured that deadlines were met in relation to sales contracts, event guarantees, and catering orders• Utilize Salesforce to document regular communications and deadlines with clients• Contributed to weekly forecasting meetings to discuss planning, data modeling, and sales team progression toward set goals• Successfully increased the volume of bookings by 100% from HelmsBriscoe by nurturing and cultivating relationships withinthe 3rd party organization• Facilitate corporate site inspections by setting up accommodations, amenities, coordinating entertainment, and seeing that the clients needs are met while touring the facility• Serve as primary contact for feedback and mitigation of client issues in order to offer resolutions by leverages resources across the property• Monitor accounting procedures such as deposits due and direct billing applications

Las Vegas, Nevada Area

DV8 has produced entertainment and themed attractions for the cruise, casino, theme park, and corporate special event industries. As a proprietor, I have overseen creation, design, fabrication, direction, and performance of numerous productions and special events. This also includes on-location management, scheduling, equipment and safety inspections, and maintenance. I directed the design and build of company website, which was positioned to market to buyers of corporate and mainstage entertainment. I also created custom branded magic kits, working with vendors to oversee manufacturing, to be marketed and sold after events. ​Representative List of ClientsDiageo: A $1.5M live awards ceremony featuring custom magic and famous company brands. All materials were custom designed and manufactured for this one of a kind show. ​Harley-Davidson/Buell Motorcycles: Featured new launch of upcoming year bike models during indoor demonstration for Harley/Buell Bike dealership owners while ensuring OSHA and Fire Code standards were met with indoor motors and equipment. ​Pre-Paid Legal: Celebration and awards show for 13,000 attendees at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. Created custom illusion to produce VIP and $350,000 cash. Negotiated intricate workings of casino security to ensure that all cash could be kept securely before distribution to Prepaid associates.​XANGO: Production of video to debut new nutrition product for Xango distributors. The video showcased the new product in a fun, creative way and gave information on nutritional benefits. The messaging was presented live at the conference for 10,000 attendees in Salt Lake City.​Cruise Line Industry: Fully produced shows aboard multiple cruise lines such as Disney Cruises and Holland America. Also responsible for ensuring shipping and transport of all cargo and ATA to include all appropriate paperwork including Inward Cargo Manifests, Bill of Lading, Packing Lists, and Commercial Invoices. ​

Las Vegas Metropolitan Area

Las Vegas, Nevada Area

When you engage an events company, you're seeking the power of two perspectives: the business acumen to accomplish objectives in a way that's on time and on budget, and the bold imagination to create an experience unlike any other.MGM Resorts Events unifies these perspectives to create... Emotion, Engagement, Impact.As an event producer for MGM Resorts International, an S&P 500 ® global entertainment company with 9 iconic properties onthe Las Vegas strip, I managed multiple concurrent events at all properties for brands such as Arbonne, Congoleum, Docuware, Hexagon, and more. I was responsible for the development and execution for events as large as 3,500 attendees, to include their tradeshow setup/strike, awards reception/dinners and ceremonies, and afterparty entertainment and decor.• Develop creative solutions for client event requests as assigned; ensure that designs meet property and client expectations,are within budget, and strict deadlines are met.• Communicate project status, timelines and delivery information to clients and internal teams.• Generate all required paperwork for internal departments and vendors in detail: proposals, cost sheets, contracts,worksheets, change forms, floral demonstrations, load lists, tear down notes, etc.• Coordinate with properties in order to define, sequence, and schedule all activities for Catering, AV, Convention Sales andServices departments• Review outgoing event bays, pull-lists, and tear down notes to ensure that Crew Leads understand the scope of the eachevent.

Las Vegas, Nevada Area

Surrender Nightclub is an upscale evening special event venue that elevates corporate entertainment beyond comparison! Surrender Nightclub is the chic choice for those seeking an upscale soirée. The deck is a lush oasis of palms, tiered pools, over 120,000 LED lights, a state of the art sound and lighting system, and a series of indulgent cabanas and bungalows which allow for versatile special event opportunities and branding. At Surrender, I assure continued growth and profitability of corporate special events by soliciting and contracting bookings in the nightlife/entertainment venues of Surrender and Encore Beach Club, in addition to 2 restaurant venues. I can assist with menu selection, entertainment options, branding opportunities, staffing guidelines, and more.

Las Vegas, Nevada Area

Give MGM Grand the corporate competitive edge by conceiving and executing flawless site inspections for our national corporate clients of 300 peak rooms per night or more.Assemble Corporate Site Inspections by setting up site inspection manuals, blocking space in Daylight, designing menu cards for luncheons and dinners.Determine a need for special events based on top revenue producing clients and execute creative FAM Trip planning.Interact with Casino Marketing and Hotel Operations to secure luxury VIP room reservations for corporate clients.Coordinate specialized amenities for VIP clients.

Las Vegas, Nevada Area

Las Vegas, Nevada Area

Caesars Magical Empire at Caesars Palace - ($54M attraction designed by Landmark Entertainment)Cleverly disguised as a beautiful Roman Goddess, I acted as an undercover customer service agent, as the initial point of contact for guests entering this complex “underground” world. As I welcomed guests, I maintained constant awareness of guest flow throughout the complex facility, including remaining cognizant of individual show times while as many as twelve different shows were running concurrently. As I entertained guests, I also recorded, compiled, and tracked data concerning guests entering the experience.