Michael Bressi Email & Phone Number

Miami-Fort Lauderdale Area

Miami, Florida, United States

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

New York

• As the lead of the Special Events Department, day to day operations included client reach out, as well as developing new relationships with incoming sales leads, including daily group events, large corporate buy outs and daytime meeting and conferences. • Having visible presence at any and all events, including greeting daily groups upon arrival and creating a manager sheet with all information pertaining to their group event. Load in and Load out of all rental equipment. Arrival of any entertainment (celebrity comedians, bands or very high end clientele. Helped in organizing any third party contractors in any set up needs before and during the event, as well as leading the staff in service and setup and breakdown. • Conducted site walk trough’s with clients as well as created and negotiated contacts and proposals • Gave a strong sense of leadership and organizational skills, which helped direct clients during the event planning process, as well as keep ahead of major deadlines and time constraints,• Worked closely with the General Manager on booking talent, as well as the AV-Tech on any additional requirements from the clients on each event individually. • Ordering of supplies and rentals as needed, created menu options and displays , as well as table and lighting décor

• Maintained professional client relationships from the early stages of the sales process to the coordination and final steps of planning for events of all sizes at any of the New York Botanical Gardens three venue locations. • Used prior financial management experience to help control costs effectively, P&L, and front of the house and back of house labor spending.• Strong presence at events from time client arrived on site, until the end of the event, ensuring all details of the event have been communicated properly, including room setup, décor, and menu selections. • Provided strong leadership and organizational skills, which helped direct clients during their planning process, as well as keep ahead of major deadlines and time constraints.• Developed proposals, contracts, special menus, and proper invoice, deposits, and billing procedures through online programs such as CaterXpert and Caterease, as well as obtaining pertinent information such as guest counts, floor plans and rental needs.• Played a major role in client relations, including site walk through, individual and group tastings, conference calls and email correspondence.• Reviewed all sales process related details with proper management such as client expectations, vendor information and coordination and service plans to ensure the highest level of event execution. • Part of the opening team for STARR Events at the New York Botanical Garden.

New York, New York

Event Setup, breakdown, drop-offs, drop-ins, including food and décor as per client request • Responsible for maintaining an efficient operation while focusing on quality. • Performed Administrative duties such as scheduling, payroll, inventory, invoicing, house accounts on site catering as well as in house. • Food tastings, walk-throughs, and client meetings as well as outside site operations • Worked closely with executive chef in creation of menus and event proposals • Maintained and managed client accounts and closed sales deals • Present as all parties, and events, working with staff and directing as needed and helping out as needed, ensuring all the client needs are met • Plan and execute all BEO’s, meeting and event space needs, while maintaining relationships with industry contacts. • Trained staff on all service standards: directly me with all clients before, during and after events.

Serviced and managed all meetings events, pre parties, and industry wide galas. • Coordinated and attended meetings between Colin Baer Events and the client, with emphasis on setup, breakdown, rentals, catering,décor, as well as additional client needs • Managed staff and hired freelance workers for multiple events as well as make-up artists and models as needed. • Created and drafted proposals for the clients based on budgets and costs for the company, in addition created timelines and layouts forthe client as well as employees for the actual event. • Attended pre event meetings with venues in-house staff (security, operations, facility managers) to cover all logistics of the event • Involved in the room layouts and design, as well as the venue and room selection and setup, walk-throughs, and tastings. • Ordering of supplies, props, flowers, rentals, vehicles which were eventually drafted into the invoices and proposals. • Provided direction and assistance to staff throughout event while liaising with client.

Bachelor'S Degree, Comercial Design Major, Sales And Marketing Minor

Study Abroad for one year in London, England. Where I was able to attend classes for school during the week and travel to European.

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