Manuel Velazquez Email and Phone Number

My responsibilities including planning and executing remote, in-the-field experiential events for our flagship client, as well as managing event assets and troubleshooting issues with the assistance of the team back in the home office. I interface directly with the employees and customers of our client partner and ensure that all interactions reflect well on both our team and our client's brand.

Plan and coordinate unique team building events, collaborating with clients, sales & management and charity partners to deliver memorable experiences for groups ranging in size from a few dozen to several hundred individuals. As the Event Manager, I coordinated in-person with clients, venue managers and event staff to plan and execute events while simultaneously utilizing my voice and personality to create a high-energy environment in order to guide participants through a wide variety of activities. Following each event, I also submit expense and event reports, including photo and video documentation and detailed descriptions of the proceedings. Whenever possible, I assist with asset management, inventory and proper storage and routinely participate in scheduled meetings and educational seminars.

Market lead for San Diego AYL on-demand test drive program. I provided consumers with a white-glove, in-person opportunity to get hands-on with one of the best new Electric Vehicles in the North American market. Additionally, I sourced local activations such as auto shows, cars & coffee and local media events to broaden the reach of the brand and to provide in-person opportunities to learn more about the amazing Polestar 2. I was responsible for managing and maintaining the local fleet and ensuring health & safety standards were followed at all times.

Supervising the Toyota of San Diego experience at the San Diego County Fair and other events throughout the region.

Coordinate with management and producers on planning and executing strategies to create successful ride and drive activation events at various auto shows. Assist Event Managers and Producers in day-to-day operations and staff management. Organize, maintain and track event assets, including vehicle fleet.

Co-manage a nationwide experiential marketing tour supporting Advance Auto Parts in promotion of their rewards program, Speed Perks. Interact with and educate consumers on key brand messaging and guide them in enrolling into the rewards program. Assist with staff instruction and supervision as well as set up and breakdown. Coordinate logistics for travel, hotel bookings, asset management and shipments. Submit expense receipts and coordinate with clients on weekly conference calls and email communications.

Manage day-to-day operations and logistics on long-running nationwide mobile marketing tour. Coordinate between program managers, PR team, Social media team, clients and event organizers on various elements of daily and weekly event operations to ensure successful operations. Train and supervise local staff throughout each event day and secure program assets. Capture event content for submission on client's social media channels and communicate with and field comments and complaints from consumers. Track daily sales and file reports on post-event recaps and financial figures. Set up audio and visual components of event site for each activation. Troubleshoot any issues in the field and determine if outside assistance is needed. Submit expense reports, DOT logs and various other necessary documentation on a regular basis.

Conduct interviews with television, radio, print and digital media discussing the purpose, goals and accomplishments of Johnsonville's Big Taste Grill. Media appearances ranged from in studio or at-studio live segments, taped segments for future broadcasts and occasional surprise appearances with local market media outlets. Responsibilities also included preparing displays for camera, including food items, and creating and discussing recipes which featured Johnsonville products.

I manage event logistics and minute-to-minute details in conjunction with Account Directors, serve as client liaison, manage event schedules and event staff.

Communicate with client throughout event to ensure their total satisfaction. Communicate with production staff and follow event timeline, making schedule adjustments when necessary. Responsibilities also include setting up cocktail and dining areas, maintaining cleanliness of event site during and following event and tracking product inventory. Following event, recaps and hours were submitted as well as any client comments.

Greet convention goers at Las Vegas Convention and encourage them to enter booth. Communicate talking points to booth visitors and explain the activities and games in which they can participate. Direct prospective clients to Bank of America representatives.

Assist in scheduling staff for booked events, ensuring necessary product was in stock and properly prepped prior to event execution. Communicate with client throughout event to confirm satisfaction. Coordinate with kitchen on scheduling of courses to coincide with event timeline. Manage inventory of product and housewares.