Angel Irigoyen
Doral, FL 786-***-**** adudrb@r.postjobfree.com angelirigoyen_
QUALIFACTIONS SUMMARY
Accomplished VIP Director and Staff Supervisor with 16+ years of experience in the hospitality industry. Skilled at training staff to the highest standards of customer service, ensuring increased customer satisfaction, reduced staff turnover rates and a rise in sales through upselling techniques. Collaborative leader with a strong track record of delivering white glove service and building relationships high profile / high net worth clientele.
Trusted as the “go-to” VIP Director for all Opium Group venues including Mokai, SET, Mr. Jones, Cameo & Mansion. CORE COMPETENCIES
CLIENT & VIP RELATIONS
TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT
VENDOR INTERACTION
WHITE GLOVE SERVICE
TIME MANAGEMENT
NEGOTIATION & PERSUASION
EVENT PLANNING & PRODUCTION
INTERPERSONAL SKILLS
RESERVATIONS MANAGEMENT
SKILLS
Software & POS Systems: Aloha Restaurant POS System MS Excel MS Power Point MS Outlook Google G Suite Fluent Languages: English Spanish French
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
THE OPIUM GROUP FEBRUARY 2001 – MARCH 2017
VIP ROOM DIRECTOR / Super
Successfully served as VIP Director and Staff Supervisor for 16+ years for the Opium Group, encompassing 5 VIP venues that include Mansion, Cameo, Mokai, Set & Mr Jones. Drove sales Successfully directed VIP operations and consistently exceeded monthly sales goals by a minimum of 25% across all Opium Group VIP room venues, resulting in VIP special events generating up $200K per night and regularly generating up to $70-$90K per night
Responsible for the setup, production, management, and breakdown of VIP room events that included guest DJ’s and high-profile celebrity appearances; venue sizes up to 40K sq ft with capacity for up to 1500 people. Hired, trained, and coached 30+ staff members on customer service skills, food & beverage knowledge and health and safety standards.
Coordinated weekly schedules and managed payroll processing functions including monitoring meal break compliance, labor productivity and attendance.
Developed and maintained strong relationships with high profile clientele establishing clear lines of communication pre, post and during planned events.
Provided white glove treatment concierge services to my clients assisting and accommodating them with hotels, rentals, housing and restaurants.
Took lead in handling and documenting all guest complaints in a professional and efficient manner, ensuring proper follow-up and resolution of conflict
PERFECTUS PHOTO BOOTH SEPTEMBER 2018 – JUNE 2019
OWNER
Coordinate with clients and ensure the highest level of satisfaction at every event. Transport portable photo booths to event location. Set Up Photo Booth at events including corporate, weddings, universities, baptism, birthdays. Take pictures of individuals, families, and small groups to provide memories of the events. Print photographs and deliver to clients.
EDUCATION
INTERAMERICAN UNIVERSITY, PR CRIMINAL JUSTICE 1994- 1998