Event Manager Coordinator

SHIRINE SALVADE

**** ****** *********** **** ** Birth: 01.12.1990

+41-079-***-**-** Nationality: Swiss/USA

*******.*******@*****.*** Civil status: Single

Summary

Focused, passionate and creative out-of-the-box thinker with a mind driven to develop and implement fresh sales and event strategies with financial and operational discipline. Skilled at building high class strategic partnerships and managing existing relationships. Proven team player with history in meeting and exceeding sales objectives. SKILLS

• Event Manager

• Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop,

Illustrator, InDesign, Premier Pro,

AfterEffects, Dragon)

• Microsoft Office (Excel, Powerpoint,

Word, SAP) expertise

• Event Temple, Stay in Touch

• Product merchandising and

distribution

• Fluent in English and German/Swiss

German

• Sales expertise

• Customer- and service-oriented

• Savvy Networking with high class

businesses and clients

EXPERIENCE

Event Coordinator, 08/2024-Present

HERMITAGE, Lucerne, Switzerland

• Successfully planned and executed a variety of events, including corporate meetings, weddings, seminars and private functions, ensuring client satisfaction.

• Consistently achieved revenue targets by upselling premium packages and services.

• Proficient in using Event Tempe to streamline bookings and communication.

• Built strong client relationships by delivering personalized service

• Oversaw event timelines, ensuring smooth operations and timely delivery of services.

• Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including the kitchen/head Chef, and front desk staff, to enhance guest experiences

Event Manager, 05/2022 – 07/2023

Racing Unleashed, Cham, Switzerland

• Event management from planning, conception, organization, implementation, customer and partner support on site, control up to billing

• Customer acquisition as well as consulting from the offer, price calculation to the order

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• Development of creative concepts and event formats

• Coordination of all involved stakeholders, employees and suppliers

• Conception and implementation of accompanying campaigns and measures

• Organization of national and international trade fairs

• Adimistrative coordination of the Racing Unleashed Championship

• research and procurement of advertising material Greatest Successes:

• Created high-class events for some of the leading banks in Switzerland

• International events for well-known companies

• High-class Road-shows

Event Manager, 03/2021 – 11/2021

Fame Gallery, Zurich, Switzerland

• Networking with suppliers around the world to organize high-class networking, B2B, and art events.

• Managed social media: instagram, linkedin, facebook. Created brochures and flyers for Fame Gallery in English and German

• Curated weekly events for Fame Gallery

• Set-up and planned all events independently from start to finish

• Generated all ideas for event

• Managing event budgets

• Negotioated sponsorships with mulitple high end suppliers

• Managing logistics and event venues

• Putting together event marketing plans

• Post-event communication, reporting & analysis

Greatest Successes:

• High class networking events and partnerships with BVLGARI, Dior, Bucherer

• Created a spread for Fame Gallery in Sotheby’s magazine

• Analysing feedback and report data to measure whether the event goal was achieved

Online Platform Seller, 01/2020 - 01/2021

Self-employed, Zug, Switzerland

• Maintained high feedback ratings from customers by responding quickly to questions and problems

• Composed descriptions of merchandise for posting to online storefronts, auction sites and other shopping Web sites

• Worked with vendors and supply distributors to negotiate bulk discounts

• Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals

• Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery

Greatest Successes:

• Created my own website: www.shirinesalvade.com

• Handled all aspects of business, including accounting, purchasing and web design

• Managed and automated orders and invoices

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Sales Professional, 11/2018 - 02/2019

Tiffany & Company, Zurich, Switzerland

• Demonstrated products to customers, answering questions and redirecting objections to close deals

• Developed solutions to meet market gaps and drive company sales

• Stayed on top of changes in company offerings and policies by remaining in frequent contact with service, inventory management and technical personnel

• Introduced customers to new offerings and updated products

• Was nominated top sales person for the month of December 2018

• Built positive and productive customer connections to drive consistent sales

• Provided actionable suggestions for process improvements

• Negotiated and closed sales with high-profile clients

• Identified inefficiencies and made recommendations for process improvements

• Developed long-term rapport with clients to cultivate loyalty Visual Merchandiser Intern, 10/2017 - 04/2018

IWC Schaffhausen, Schaffhausen, Switzerland

• Monitored and reordered inventory items to fulfill displays and executed design changes to align with available inventory

• Attended conferences and events (Watches and Wonders in Geneva; Goodwood in London) and built key relationships

• Created VM articles and implemented guidelines and orders in SAP

• Placed prices and descriptive signage to enhance displays and promote items

• Configured and arranged up-to-date advertising and marketing displays, creatively placed merchandise on counters or tables to promote visibility and sales

• Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions

• Processed and sent monthly invoices to customers on standard billing cycle, including adjustments and corrections

• Supported office administrative needs with timely and knowledgeable clerical assistance to maximize team performance and efficiency

• Conducted vendor monitoring and supply chain management activities in compliance with internal logistics standards

• Boosted KPIs and continuous improvement strategies to enhance logistical operations and meet supply chain needs

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EDUCATION AND

TRAINING

Lucerne University Of Applied Sciences And Arts, Luzern, 09/2016 Master of Arts: Animation and Illustration

School Of Visual Arts, New York, 08/2015

Summer School Progam: Illustration

London College of Communications University of the Arts, London, 07/2013 Bachelor of Arts: Animation

LANGUAGES English: First Language

German: C2

Proficient

Swiss German: C2

Fluent

PORTFOLIO www.shirinesalvade.com

REFERENCES On request

Assistant, 01/2014 - 01/2015

Hochschule Luzern, Luzern, Switzerland

• Supported department by compiling paperwork and taking detailed meeting minutes

• Completed assigned duties and consistently produced high volume of work to support daily business needs

• Analyzed protocols and offered recommendations to improve processes and maximize productivity

• Assisted department staff by answering phone calls and responding to emails

Producer and Animator (Won IDENT Competition), 10/2012 - 12/2012 Royal Society, London, United Kingdom

Graphic Design Intern, 10/2011 - 12/2011

British Animation Awards, London, United Kingdom

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