Adelina Perrotta

** ***** ***** ****, ********** Manor, NY 10510

ac9x2n@r.postjobfree.com

914-***-****

https://www.linkedin.com/in/adelina-perrotta-a46ba947/ EVENT PLANNER & MANAGER

Adaptable, “take-charge” event planner with a talent for event and office management and a focus on outstanding customer service. Seamlessly planned, designed and directed the execution of corporate, social and private events, while overseeing the back office needs.

Weddings

Fundraisers

Conferences

Black Tie Galas

Grand Openings

Product

Launches

Media Events

Tradeshows

Banquets

Kickoffs

KEY SKILLS

Event

Production &

Management

Conference &

Meeting

Planning

Social Media

Marketing

Vendor

Negotiations

Venue & Travel

Coordination

Budgeting &

Cost Controls

Client & VIP

Relations

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Smith Party Rentals July 2018 - Present

Customer Relations / Sales

Met with clients to plan / coordinate décor for events.

Process orders for events.

Coordinate with caterers, event planners, decorators for their client needs.

Work with warehouse managers and staff to ensure on time accurate delivery. Westchester County December 2016 – April 2018

Deputy Director Tourism & Film

Promote Westchester County at tourism industry trade shows.

Liaise with other Destination Marketing Organizations in the creative planning and execution of theme and collateral materials to promote the region to associations.

Manage the contracted public relations firm, including approving press releases and social media blasts and coordinating the schedule of consumer and industry communications.

Communicate with hotel partners on industry trends and upcoming tourism events.

Coordinate Press FAMS to promote Westchester County as a tourism destination.

Manage the day-to-day activity for filming on all county properties. Achieved over $615,000 in revenues for 2017.

Supervise all film permits from application through filming, working in tandem with numerous departments within the county.

Coordinate and communicate responses to all inquiries and coordinate with local municipalities to enhance the film industry in Westchester County.

Analyze and report financial revenues for all film projects. Manage the internal and external invoices for projects.

Support the day-to-day operations of the Tourism & Film Office. Matt Miller Events August 2004 – December 2016

Event Planner / Manager

Met with clients, prepared proposals, developed menus, and coordinated all logistics and event follow-through.

Oversaw all hiring / training of office and event staff. Managed all staffing assignments to ensure successful events considering budget, event specifications, and client needs.

Liaised between outside vendors, clients, party planners, and CEO / Owner.

Provided post-event follow-up with each client to receive their feedback.

Documented all comments and debriefed owner, chefs, and other event planners.

Handled bookkeeping, outside vendor invoicing, client invoicing, and general

“Quick Books” activity.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP May 1999 – June 2004

Senior Associate, Marketing

Managed and updated the database accessed by the practice leadership and marketing staff.

Managed all aspects of annual trade shows, including coordination with outside vendors, show sponsors, and PwC practice leadership. Attended all shows as on-site representative.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Tax Associate August 1994 – May 1999

Prepared U.S. federal and state income tax returns for foreign nationals and U.S. expatriates for Fortune 100 clients.

Communicated with tax authorities on behalf of the client and corporate HR personnel.

TECHNICAL SKILLS: Microsoft Office (Word / Excel / PowerPoint); QuickBooks EDUCATION: State University of New York (SUNY): Bachelor of Science, Business Administration

REFERENCES: Personal and professional available on request.

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