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· Creative storytelling of the full guest experience throughout the whole Event theme from decor, entertainment, interactive elements, food and beverage, etc.· Designing Corporate Event elements within provided budgets and deadlines while researching supplier availability and collaborating with Account Executives to manage negotiations with suppliers.· Designing, diagraming, costing, managing and overseeing Event Design elements for initial proposal process through program… Show more · Creative storytelling of the full guest experience throughout the whole Event theme from decor, entertainment, interactive elements, food and beverage, etc.· Designing Corporate Event elements within provided budgets and deadlines while researching supplier availability and collaborating with Account Executives to manage negotiations with suppliers.· Designing, diagraming, costing, managing and overseeing Event Design elements for initial proposal process through program turnover.· Designing storyboards to be included with written description to further enhance and convey the ideas.· Development, Writing, and Design of Client Proposals.· Creating and utilizing pre-written descriptions for proposal options such as Tours, Restaurants, Venues, Concepts, etc. always ensuring that verbiage is tailored to the event/client of specific client.· Reaching out to new vendors who are discovered through networking events, colleagues, industry publications, competitors, etc. Show less

Coral Gables, Florida, United States

• Ideate and oversee 25+ experiential activations and community events per year to drive brand exposure and community engagement• Collaborate with sales director to respond to RFPs amidst COVID-19 outbreak• Ideate 15+ creative digital community event marketing initiatives to connect with target audiences, drive brand awareness, promoting virtual engagement• Single-handedly produce, design, and manage 5 galas annually to include food and beverage, entertainment, decor, programming… Show more • Ideate and oversee 25+ experiential activations and community events per year to drive brand exposure and community engagement• Collaborate with sales director to respond to RFPs amidst COVID-19 outbreak• Ideate 15+ creative digital community event marketing initiatives to connect with target audiences, drive brand awareness, promoting virtual engagement• Single-handedly produce, design, and manage 5 galas annually to include food and beverage, entertainment, decor, programming, sound and lighting production each with 700+ guests• Manage several accounts including UHealth, Univision, Kia Motors, Chapman Partnership, Foundation for New Learning Initiatives for Miami-Dade Public Schools, and YoungArts Foundation• Manage each client budget to acquire an average profit of 25% per campaign for the agency• Communicate with client to develop marketing collateral such as printed signage and video content that fit within specific brand guidelines• Act as sole liaison between clients, vendors, venues, sponsors, and staff with event needs, run of show, and expectation communications • Championed the department wide use of SWOT Analysis to survey achievement of objectives Show less

Palmetto Bay, Florida, United States

• Submitted events for media/press coverage on TheKnot.com and Carats + Cake by using keyword and SEO strategy to write advice, tips, and blog excerpts from previous events• Procured and negotiated vendor quotes to break down for client budgets exceeding $500,000 and analyzed contracts for client agreement and approval• Assisted in set up and event operations of wedding ceremonies and receptions in luxury venues such as The Ritz Carlton Key Biscayne, The Biltmore, and The Miami Beach… Show more • Submitted events for media/press coverage on TheKnot.com and Carats + Cake by using keyword and SEO strategy to write advice, tips, and blog excerpts from previous events• Procured and negotiated vendor quotes to break down for client budgets exceeding $500,000 and analyzed contracts for client agreement and approval• Assisted in set up and event operations of wedding ceremonies and receptions in luxury venues such as The Ritz Carlton Key Biscayne, The Biltmore, and The Miami Beach Edition• Maximized client satisfaction by providing the highest level of customer service and attention to detail• Produced and designed digital resources for brides such as vendor lists, decor proposals, service selections, invitation designs, and layout options via Social Tables and Allseated Show less

Hollywood, Florida, United States

• Created 25+ detailed proposals, contracts, cost sheets, and invoices per week for both national and international clients such as GM Cadillac, Capital One, and General Electric • Assisted in the sale of 100+ programs with profits of 40% each• Performed site visits at prospective venues throughout South Florida for adequate event functionality to garner information and use in proposal copy• Conceptualized decor themes/ideas and created complete rendering visuals for client… Show more • Created 25+ detailed proposals, contracts, cost sheets, and invoices per week for both national and international clients such as GM Cadillac, Capital One, and General Electric • Assisted in the sale of 100+ programs with profits of 40% each• Performed site visits at prospective venues throughout South Florida for adequate event functionality to garner information and use in proposal copy• Conceptualized decor themes/ideas and created complete rendering visuals for client proposals• Secured dates, itineraries, transportation and venues for multi-day off-property events Show less

Orlando, Florida Area

• Assisted in fundraising $2,000,000 for Orlando Health Foundation via 10+ community and private events • Created and updated organizational spreadsheets for silent auction in-kind donation inventory, event itineraries, logistics, and budgets• Took a lead role with event execution and management of 10 volunteers by assigning tasks, inspecting duties throughout the event, and providing support• Developed sponsorship proposals for corporate partners and sponsors such as Pediatrix… Show more • Assisted in fundraising $2,000,000 for Orlando Health Foundation via 10+ community and private events • Created and updated organizational spreadsheets for silent auction in-kind donation inventory, event itineraries, logistics, and budgets• Took a lead role with event execution and management of 10 volunteers by assigning tasks, inspecting duties throughout the event, and providing support• Developed sponsorship proposals for corporate partners and sponsors such as Pediatrix, Wawa, and Seaworld using existing written communications by development managers• Managed the silent auction exceeding 200+ items for the 10th Annual Spring Swirl and oversaw all auction related functions such as inventory, in-kind donor communications, and BidPal setup Show less

Orlando, Florida Area

• Assisted in fundraising $900,000 for the Central & Northern Florida chapter which granted about 128 wishes for children with life-threatening diseases• Recruited 50+ in-kind donations for silent auctions via cold calling and e-mail communications• Supported development managers on their annual gala, The Wishmakers Ball, by setting up and organizing the silent auction, registering guests upon arrival, and collecting pledges during the program’s live ask • Managed sponsors at their… Show more • Assisted in fundraising $900,000 for the Central & Northern Florida chapter which granted about 128 wishes for children with life-threatening diseases• Recruited 50+ in-kind donations for silent auctions via cold calling and e-mail communications• Supported development managers on their annual gala, The Wishmakers Ball, by setting up and organizing the silent auction, registering guests upon arrival, and collecting pledges during the program’s live ask • Managed sponsors at their Walk for Wishes event by assigning booths and spots, providing event kit and needs, and assessing and eliminating risk factors Show less