Celina Kluba Email & Phone Number

Orange County, California Area

• Manage and cultivate relationships with more than 600 accounts in the automotive aftermarket
• In my first year generated nearly $1.3 million in exhibit space sales at the 2018 SEMA Show, one of the largest trade shows in Las Vegas, covering 1.2 million sq. ft. in total
• In my first year my first year at SEMA contributed $350,000+ in sponsorship to the 2018 SEMA Show, 36% of which was new business
• In my first year generated upwards of $1.5 million in exhibit space sales at the 2018… Show more
• In my first year generated upwards of $1.5 million in exhibit space sales at the 2018 Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show
• In my first year contributed upwards of $350,000 in sponsorship, print and digital advertising to the 2018 PRI Show, 100% of sponsorship sales being new business Show less

Winter Park, FL

• Generated upwards of $450,000 in sales in the first year as an Account Manager, growing the book of business upwards of 300% from my predecessor
• Surpassed 2017 total sales number by March of 2018
• Managed and cultivated relationships with more than 200 accounts
• Developed customized programming based on client's goals and objectives
• Connected clients to our enthusiast audience segments and provide direct opportunities for ROI
• Business development and negotiation of… Show more

Winter Park, FL

• Business development for Bonnier's Events & Entertainment group consisting of 15+ event franchises
• Contributed to the generation of more than $1MM in revenue through program development within 18 months
• Event Franchises include: Off-Road Expo, Sand Sports Super Show, 4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals Series, Street Machine Nationals, International Route 66 Mother Road Festival, Monster Truck Nationals, Deer & Turkey Expos.
• Event Franchises include: Off-Road Expo, Sand Sports Super Show, 4-Wheel Jamboree Nationals Series, Street Machine Nationals, International Route 66 Mother Road Festival, Monster Truck Nationals, Deer & Turkey Expos.
• Managed the Bonnier Audience Acceleration program for the Pro Wakeboard Tour - this innovative event platform created by Bonnier Corp. is set up to identify and qualify event attendees by their propensity to buy a.
• Created and developed integrated media programs for clients through print, digital and event channels to provide maximum audience engagement Show less

Orlando, Florida Area

• Managed the ICON Suite on game and event nights and supervised staff
• Managed set-up and break-down for Orlando Magic basketball games, concerts, and VIP functions
• Provided customer service to VIP clientele, celebrities, courtside and season ticket holders, and suite members by ensuring guests had access to appropriate areas
• Assisted Special Events Manager with invitation only events such as ICON Suite Tasting, Draft Lottery Party and ALSD Conference
• Developed and… Show more
• Developed and maintained relationships with premium clients and their guests

Orlando, Florida Area

• Managed set-up and break-down for Orlando Magic basketball games, concerts, and VIP functions
• Provided customer service to VIP clientele, celebrities, courtside and season ticket holders, and suite members by ensuring guests have access to appropriate areas
• Assisted Special Events Manager with invitation only events such as ICON Suite Tasting, Draft Lottery Party and ALSD Conference
• Developed and maintained relationships with premium clients and their guests
• Troubleshot… Show more
• Troubleshot challenges timely and efficiently, resolve membership discrepancies, cater to special requests, address ticketing issues, and offer directional support throughout limited access areas

Winter Park, Florida

• Managed banquet sales for private and corporate groups and increased revenues by 45%
• Created a new catering promotion that increased catering revenues by 65%
• Featured in news segments for local news outlets, and Lunch and Learn LIVE!, a Florida Hospital cooking show
• Coordinated and executed company events such as the National Margarita Day Recipe Contest, The Cinco de Mayo Block Party, and the Annual Running of the Chihuahuas
• Secured contracts, created BEOs, and… Show more
• Secured contracts, created BEOs, and assembled creative booth displays representing the restaurant's contemporary Mexican theme at external events such as the Taste of Winter Park where we won “Best Dessert” Show less

The Mall At Millenia - Orlando, Florida

• Utilized elevated levels of sales and up-selling to maximize sales performance and achieve monthly sales goals; consistently one of the highest volume sales associates with above average figures such as an average.
• Brand Ambassador: visual merchandising and floor sets, product knowledge among employees, personal appearance policies and procedures and employee wardrobe assignments
• Facilitated in managerial operations for a store… Show more
• Facilitated in managerial operations for a store that generated nearly 30% higher revenues in one fiscal year Show less

378 Centerpointe Circle # 1280 Altamonte Spgs, FL 32701

• Initiated and led the UCF Engagement Program by increasing attendance from 3 to 12 UCF affiliated walk teams, totaling 181 walkers, which directly generated over $6,000 in donations for the Walk to End Alzheimer’s
• Managed walk teams, volunteers and event fundraising
• Created partnerships with on-campus departments and UCF affiliated organizations
• Assisted in the generation of over $12,000 raised by the Orlando area for the walk and tripled attendance in 2012

Brio Tuscan Grille, Winter Park

• Marketed the restaurant via social media networking and through event sponsorship; implemented a social media strategy for the restaurant
• Coordinated and oversaw donation requests, sold banquet space and created BEOs, managed the catering department, and planned and managed the execution of all in house events
• Managed the Partner in Education program with Orange County Public Schools and received the “Above and Beyond Award”
• Collaborated with clients and competitors to… Show more
• Collaborated with clients and competitors to produce events for thousands of attendees such as the Taste of Altamonte, which yielded over 1,000 attendees, and the Taste of Maitland, where Brio was awarded, “Best Taste”.

Bachelor Of Science, Event Management - Hospitality, Cum Laude, 3.74

Activities and Societies: Knight-Thon, UCF's Dance Marathon to benefit the Children's Miracle Network; contributed $2,842 to the overall.

Education record

Graduate of Leadership Winter Park Class XXV. Leadership Winter Park is a program of the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce that identifies.