Profile

Creative, Results-Proven Events/program management professional with over 20 years of

experience in successful planning and execution of sales, communications & event planning. Expert in managing facilities, schedules, travel and accommodations. Successful track record of creating venues and agendas. Strong analytical and planning skills, combined with the ability to coordinate the efforts of many to meet organizational goals. Productive and efficient work habits without supervision. Self-motivator with high energy. Known for thriving in dynamic hi-pressure environment.

2015-Present Hollywood, FL

Independent Insurance Agent, Life & Health

• Sell heath insurance, Life insurance & Final Expenses insurance to individuals or corporations in FL & Texas

• Worked for various insurance companies like, Lincoln Heritage, Senior Life and others 2016-Present Miami FL

Investor Bitcoin and other

2015-Present Casa Zobe & Co LLC Hollywood, FL

Owner, Event Planner, Cater

• Expertly plan events and weddings. Cater for private events Prepare estimates, menus, invoices, purchases, hire employees, manage personnel

• On Private Events:

• Establish budgets, review locations and select venues. Ensure best rates by skillfully negotiating rates with suppliers, vendors and entertainers.

• Source highly qualified caterers, florists, etc. Oversee contracted team of event contributors such as musicians, DJ, Photographer, Emcee, Videographer.

• Develop plan and design for floral arrangements, select invitations and conduct food tasting.

• Create Menus and Cook all food if requested

2012-2015 Ceviche del Rey Restaurant Miami, FL

Manager/ Event Planner

• Manage Restaurant, dealt with vendors, assisted the kitchen when the chef was overloaded. Coordinator of private events at the restaurant. Managed personnel for events at locations in or out of the restaurant. Expertly plan events and weddings and the catering Eileen Soto Jackson

305-***-**** ad3ub2@r.postjobfree.com 2165 Van Buren St Apt 915 Hollywood FL 33020 with the food of the restaurant . Prepare estimates, menus, invoices, purchases, hire employees, manage personnel Coordinated lunch specials, happy hours, specials events and all decoration..

2003-2012 Taínas Events by Design Corp Miami, FL

Owner, Event Planner, Cater

• Expertly plan events and weddings. Cater for film industry shoots of tv commercials, music videos, film shoots, photo shoots

• Prepare estimates, menus, invoices, purchases, hire employees, manage personnel

• On Private Events:

• Establish budgets, review locations and select venues. Ensure best rates by skillfully negotiating rates with suppliers, vendors and entertainers.

• Source highly qualified caterers, florists, etc. Oversee contracted team of event contributors such as musicians, DJ, Photographer, Emcee, Videographer.

• Develop plan and design for floral arrangements, select invitations and conduct food tasting.

• Create Menus and Cook all food if requested

2001-2008 New Art Miami/MTM Coconut Grove, FL

Director of Client Services, Account Executive

In charge of all in-site events, activities and operations. Administered contacts and contracts for events from facilities and outside vendors such as hotels, restaurants and suppliers. Directed key human resources activities including staff hiring/selection, performance management, and development of staff training.

Monitor Budgets, resolved unforeseen, emergent problems and developed post-event reports.

Increased support from vendors and productivity from staff.

Ordered all food & office supplies. Organized, created & designed all events, parties & meetings for up to 500 people.

Created menus; catered for 40 people daily.

Catered for all clients needs including celebrities such as, Collin Farrell, Jamie Fox, Janet Jackson, Andy Garcia, Matt Damond, Leslie Neilsen, Shakira, amongst others.

Managed 3 Employees.

1999-2001 Postmen Coral Gables, FL

Producer

Production of Post-Production for TV Commercials, Music Videos and other editorial and Finishing needs

Responsible for internal sales.

Coordination of all post-production needs for Editing and Finishing

Managed workflow for an office of five.

Coordinated the workload of the office and personnel in arranging bookings for clients via phone or personal.

As Producer and Account Executive:

Producer of commercials. Clients Include: all Advertising Agencies and Production Companies in Puerto Rico and Mexico, Colombia, Venezuela and most Central and South America. Account Manager for : H20 Films, 3.5 Productions, Peliculas Ponder, Bromley Communications amongst others

Set up and established new territory by:

Deversified techniques in order to introduce the company and the services to customers. Education

2020- Insurance agent Life & Health

1987–1991 Universidad de el Sagrado Corazon, Santurce, Pto Rico Major: Graphic Design, Visual Arts.

65% of total college expenses earned through full-time and part-time employment. Skills

TV Co- Host (Cena y Cine in TV Hogar), Emcee, Event Coordinator, Craft Services Experienced, Voice Over Talent

Proficient in PC& MAC. Word, Excel, Works and other applications Bilingual

Skills

Cooking, Arts, Sports, Entertaining, Fashion, Music, Social Work References

Available upon request

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