Krisztina Dozsa, B.A.

FREELANCE CORPORATE & SOCIAL EVENTS PLANNING PROFESSIONAL

Innovative, performance-driven corporate events planning leader with a 25-year track record of success developing world-class programs, virtual and remote events, promotions, galas, seminars, corporate and pharmaceutical company events and conferences that exceed customer needs and promote satisfaction. Extensive background managing large, cross-functional teams, supporting event purpose through expert-level logistics planning, budgeting, service contracting, marketing communications and sponsorship fulfillment. Consistently identify and implement processes and procedures that generate revenue and improve performance outcomes. Extensive marketing communications, media relations and sales experience. Talented program management expert, with senior-level experience, adept at high-level diplomacy and resource management, and workflow automation experience. Recognized for stellar ability to effectively contribute to enterprise improvement efforts that have driven standardization and efficiency. TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

Systems Salesforce, Delphi FDC, Opera Property Management Systems, OnQ Information System Software MS Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint and Access, Front Page, Photo Editor, Meeting Matrix Video Zoom Video Communication, Cisco WebEx, Skype, Microsoft Teams Event Cvent, YouTube Streaming, Virtual and Remote Event Management CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Top Solutions A&K LLC

Manage all sales, marketing and operational aspects of corporate events, seminars, sales trainings and social gatherings

Responsible on-site execution and staffing, venue selection and management, contract negotiations, event closing, as well as building an accurate and thorough budget throughout the planning process. The Heldrich Hotel and Conference Center

Managed all operational aspects of banquet and conference services for a hotel and an IACC certified executive conference center with 25,000 square feet of meeting space, which includes a 2,500 square feet Amphitheater and 7,500 square feet ballroom and 240 guest rooms

Led and directed banquet and conference services teams in a union managed property DoubleTree by Hilton Newark Airport

Managed all operational aspects of catering sales, convention services and banquet with 22,000 square feet of meeting space, which includes a 7,500 square feet ballroom and 504 guest rooms

Responsible for more than $2,300,000 annual food and beverage budget

Led and directed catering sales and convention services teams during a two-year, $25,000,000 renovation of meeting spaces, formal dining rooms, bars, guest rooms.

Ocean Place Resort and Spa

Managed all operational aspects of catering sales and convention services for oceanfront resort with 55,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting spaces, which includes four ballrooms, five beach areas, two outdoor patios, two bars, one restaurant and 255 guest rooms

Responsible for more than $5,300,000 annual food and beverage budget

Led and directed catering sales and convention services teams during a two-year, $35,000,000 renovation of meeting spaces, formal dining rooms, pools, bars, guest rooms and outdoor facilities Crowne Plaza Princeton

Managed all operational aspects of catering sales and convention services for 47,000 square feet of meeting spaces, which includes 368 guest rooms, and a 47,000 square feet IACC-certified executive conference center

Managed all events with group sizes ranging from 100 to 800 participants

Led and directed food and beverage operations and convention services teams during an eight-month, $15,000,000 renovation of meeting spaces, guest rooms, lobby, restaurant and lounge Hilton East Brunswick

Managed all operational aspects of convention services for 30,000 square foot of meeting spaces, which includes 405 guest rooms, and a 15,000 square foot IACC-certified executive conference center

Managed all events with group sizes ranging from 500 to 2,000 participants

Led and directed food and beverage operations and convention services teams for all fundraising galas, black-tie events, corporate, pharmaceutical, continuing education, entertainment and sporting events, weddings, trade shows and social events

East Brunswick, NJ 08816

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Krisztina Dozsa, B.A.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

TOP SOLUTIONS A&K LLC (East Brunswick, New Jersey) Freelance Corporate Meeting Planner Project Manager 2023 - Present Event planning, design and production, market research, contract negotiation, venue sourcing, report generation to stakeholders, manage all event’s details such as decor, catering, entertainment, transportation, location, invitee list, special guests, equipment, promotional materials, marketing and PR to promote and publicize event, conduct pre- and post-event evaluations. THE HELDRICH HOTEL AND CONFERENCE CENTER (New Brunswick, New Jersey) Director of Conference Services, 2021 to 2023

Managed large teams of banquet, conference services in a union managed property, and large projects of medium-to-high complexity; Responsible for corporate event planning, banquet execution, and conference planning; Led cross-functional teams through event lifecycles; Managed annual budget and marketing plan for all conference services; Compiled, evaluated and presented monthly reports on annual goals, forecasting, weekly labor forecast. DOUBLETREE BY HILTON NEWARK AIRPORT (Newark, New Jersey) Director of Catering, Conference Services, 2016 to 2020 Managed large teams and large projects of medium-to-high complexity; Responsible for all personal and corporate event planning and execution, catering services and conference planning, banquet operation. Led cross-functional teams through event lifecycles; Managed annual budget and marketing plan for all conference services; Compiled, evaluated and presented monthly reports on strategic catering sales plans, annual goals, forecasting, inquiry study and weekly labor forecast. OCEAN PLACE RESORT AND SPA (Long Branch, New Jersey) Director of Catering and Conference Services, 2012 to 2015 Managed large teams and large projects of medium-to-high complexity; Responsible for all personal and corporate event planning and execution, catering services and conference planning; Led cross-functional teams through event lifecycles; Managed annual budget and marketing plan for all conference services; Compiled, evaluated and presented monthly reports on strategic catering sales plans, annual goals, forecasting, inquiry study and weekly labor forecast. CROWNE PLAZA PRINCETON (Plainsboro, New Jersey)

Senior Conference Planning Manager, 2010 to 2012

Directed large teams and large projects of medium-to-high complexity; Managed all executive meeting center packages; Provided monthly food and beverage revenue budget forecasting; Developed and designed custom menus with executive chefs for all catering, social and corporate events.

HILTON EAST BRUNSWICK (East Brunswick, New Jersey) Convention Services Manager, 2004 to 2010

Delivered complex projects by guiding cross-functional teams; Responsible for all catering sales and convention services for largest corporate meetings in the State of New Jersey; Assessed project turnover, advised and supervised progression of accounts on daily and weekly basis, through project completion.

ZEBULON AMERICA (New York City, New York)

Vice President and Co-Founder, 2001 to 2004

Conceptualized and developed online audio and video streaming audition software; Employed online technology to establish new music promotions initiatives; Created specialized press releases to drive music promotions and sales. ZEBULON CONCERT MANAGEMENT AND RECORD PUBLISHING (Budapest, Hungary) Vice President and Co-Founder, 1995 to 2001

Produced annual nationally-recognized fall festival and spring concert; Planned all fundraising events, and secured funding from corporate, foundation and private donors; Coordinated stage shows, including engineers and artists; Managed all show and event marketing campaigns; Signed artists supported included Renata Scotto, Juan Pons, Ilona Tokody, Lamberto Gardelli, Giampaolo Braccali, Lando Bartolini, Victoria de lost Angeles, New York Harp Ensemble, Hungarian National Philharmonic Orchestra and Choir, Hungarian Radio and TV Symphony Orchestra and Choir. EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

FRANZ LISZT ACADEMY OF MUSIC, Budapest, Hungary

Bachelor of Arts in Music, Concert Management and Marketing, Media Administration East Brunswick, NJ 08816

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