Monica Segura
Phone: 786-***-****
**** ******* ***. ***** *****, Fl. 33140
Email: ************@*****.***
PROFILE
A highly competent, capable and resourceful engaging leader with reputation for being
self-motivated, enthusiastic and with a can-do positive attitude with a proven ability to ensure
the smooth running of each task assigned. Proven ability to manage and establish organizations and
initiatives to levels of success in a variety of fields. Ability to keep a level head at all times and
considers no job too big or too small. Looking for a career advancement opportunity with a company
that will challenge my problem solving skills and allow me to further develop my potential.
Core Competencies
Service-oriented Hotel operations and management
Hospitality background
Event planning and coordination
Five-star hotel experience
Payroll management
Computer knowledge
POS systems
Resort experience
Revenue generation and management
Food and beverage services
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Denihan Hospitality Group Miami, FL
Outlet Manager, Florida Cookery Aug. 2012- April 2013
Daily Responsibilities:
Completes weekly schedules and payroll.
Empowers staff through recognition programming and service training initiatives.
Assists sales representatives by servicing special events and maintaining client relationships.
Provides critical input with marketing publications, web design, and restaurant redesign.
Responds to all guest compliments, complaints or inquiries and solicits customer feedback and
input.
Assists in all matters relating to hiring, training, coaching, managing performance and administering
progressive discipline.
Creates new, and improves existing, Standard Operation Procedures for the restaurant and hotel
outlets.
Recruited and trained 129 new members of the guest service team.
Collaborated with maintenance and housekeeping to prepare rooms for impeccable minibars and
amenities for VIP guest.
Updated team members about changes in hotel products, services, pricing and policies.
Developed departmental objectives, work schedules, budgets and policies.
“The James Royal Palm Miami South Beach Opening Team”
Forbes Magazine “Top 10 Most Anticipated Hotel Openings in the World”. Transitioned from Washington, DC to open the hotel
and train 200 team members on brand and service standards.
Menin Hotel Group Miami, FL
In Room Dining and Minibar Manager May 2011- Aug. 2012
Daily Responsibilities:
Maintained a strong client relationship and ensured that all specifications were communicated to
and executed by all hotel departments.
Supervised and coordinated all aspects of the room/facilities set-up and F&B service requirements.
Oversaw staff hiring, scheduling, training, coaching and terminations.
Managed daily summary, bookkeeping and liquor control sheets.
Ensured physical atmosphere and cleanliness of restaurant, including inspecting tabletops, and side-stations.
Maintained profitability of restaurant through forecasting and staffing.
Worked closely with Chef and kitchen staff on all upcoming events, and provided with immediate
guest comments and feedback to ensure guest satisfaction.
Menin Hotel Group Miami, FL
Special Events Coordinator Jan 2012- June 2012
Daily Responsibilities:
Produced BEO's and Catering sheets.
Coordinated all events, in all outlets of Shelborne Hotel, Vesper Brasserie, Lucy's Cantina Royale,
Bentley Hotel, and Sanctuary hotel including but not limited to: national corporate groups and
meetings, weddings, bar mitzvahs, fashion shows,, city-wide events, corporate meetings,
charities, magazines launch parties, and high profile client events.
Assistance in established sponsorships and partnerships with corporate companies on local and
national levels included but not limited to: Bing, Conair, Southern Wine and Spirits, Havaianas, SmartWater,
VitaminWater, Gilt City, Living Social, Deco Bikes, Miami International Fashion Week, Venue magazine,
Ocean Drive magazine, Telemundo, NBC, CBS, Apple, GMCVB, and Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce.
Reported directly to Event Director of Menin Hotels group.
Worked with Event Director to produce all systems in place, preferred vendor's lists, client lists,
budget and revenue forecast, P&L for monthly special events financial sheets, and established department
teams, branding materials and systems in place.
Provided clients with property walk-though and full event support before, during and post events.
Coordinated all special event logistics, from vendor selection to décor and catering, to managing
project budgets, planning, booking, cost control, and materializing different options for event and potential
clients.
Aided Events Director in producing and managing high-profile special events from conception to
completion including weddings, charities, to corporate events styles.
Assistance in coordinating personalized menus for large dinners with Head Chef.
Work with Delphi, Avero Slingshot, and RDP software.
Ensured that all guests mini-bars in the rooms allocated are getting correctly stocked and to
maintain high standards of cleanliness and ensure profitability.
EDUCATION
Formatic Barna: Barcelona, Spain
September 2009 – September 2010
Masters in Event Planning, Public Relations and Corporate Communications
Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE): Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
September 2005 – June 2009
Bachelors’ Degree in Hotel and Tourism Business Management