Event planner

Jessica Romero

***-* ****** *****, ********, Quebec J8P 3B7 • 613-***-**** • ***********@*****.***

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

10+ years of experience in the tourism industry

Customer satisfaction oriented

Implement creative problem-solving, decision-making, conflict-resolution, diplomacy, negotiation, and teambuilding skills

Manage effectively priorities and sense of responsibility

Strong ability to manage stress and make decisions

Ability to work in a team, strong adaptability, resourcefulness

Proficient in MS Office, Social Media, Internet and Adobe Photoshop

Multilingual: Fluent in English, Fluent in French and fluent in Spanish

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Management

Responsible for marketing area at the Open House – Easter Silent Auction’s Event held on 22 March, 2016 at Algonquin College

Communicate effectively internally and externally to all levels of organizations

Develop personal organization and time management skills.

Create and managing Critical Path

Apply risk management techniques

Create, plan, and implement effective programming for events by developing appropriate principles, purpose, timelines, goals and objectives

Travel arrangement & Tourism

Managing Group Inclusive Tour (GIT) and Free Independent Traveler (FIT) to South America, Canada, USA and Caribbean by organizing their travel arrangements and coordinate with suppliers.

Escorting groups to South America.

Meetings:

Facilitator Role for two semester of Event management’s project at Algonquin College

Plan and facilitate effective meetings

Communicate clearly in appropriate written and spoken formats.

Marketing

Prepare sponsorship/partnership appeal packages

Develop and utilize a variety of media resources including print, electronic, and broadcast media

Design news releases, media kits, fliers, posters, and brochures and assist in the development of a distribution plan

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

Tutor Jan – Apr 2016

Algonquin College, Nepean, Ontario

Event Staff – Pet Expo (volunteering) Nov - 2015

Caneast Trade Show, Ottawa

Greeter – Open House (volunteering) Nov - 2015

Algonquin College, Ottawa

Event Staff – Bridal Trade Show (volunteering) Jan - 2016

PBS Event Planning, Shaw Center, Ottawa

Tour guide assistant – Art & beer Tour Walking(volunteering) Feb - 2016

Lofty Dreams Events, Ottawa

Event planning assistant Feb – Apr 2016

– Mississipi Mills Bike Vintage Show (volunteering)

Caseway Work Center, Ottawa

Event Staff – Wedding Show (volunteering) Feb - 2016

Caneast Trade Show, Ottawa

Gala Dinner Wishcraft and Wizardry Apr 2016

Centurion, Ottawa

EDUCATION HISTORY

Event Management Program 2015- 2016

Algonquin College, Nepean

DEC – Colleges Studies Diploma 2004

Cenfotur, Peru

(School diploma supplemented by technical training in Food and Tourism - tourism hospitality and tourist guide Technique equivalency did at Education Ministry of Quebec)

Certifications

Event Management Certificate 2016

RECOGNITION

Dean’s Honours List 2015 & 2016

Algonquin College, Nepean

References Available Upon Request

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