Event Manager with Logistics & AV Expertise
Resume:
Michael Nieves
201-***-**** *********@*****.*** Hoboken, NJ 07030
Profile
Strategic and detail-driven Event Manager with extensive experience planning, coordinating, and executing high-volume corporate meetings and events. Proven ability to manage complex logistics, oversee vendor relationships, lead cross-functional teams, and deliver seamless onsite experiences for executives and large groups. Strong communication, problem-solving, and A/V technical skills with a consistent track record of elevating event quality and operational efficiency. Skill Set
Advanced MS Office Excellent Communication Proven Project Management Bilingual (English/Spanish) Adobe Acrobat Business Event Management SAP Sharepoint & One Drive Sound financial comprehension Concur & Ariba - Familiar Service Scheduler CarerTrax Mondays
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Professional Experience
Manager/Workplace Ambassador Restaurant Associates at Lord Abbett, Jersey City, NJ 2024 - 2026
● Workplace Ambassador
Managed scheduling and logistics for executive meetings, including catering, audiovisual setup, and facility preparation as well as oversaw events end to end.
Coordinated EXOS wellness events, such as Zumba and yoga sessions.
Verified status of badges for current employees and new hires.
Support reception and visitor experience, ensuring clear communication and smooth event flow.
● Pantry Manager
Supervised the daily inventory and replenishment of coffee and tea products, condiments, cups, and silverware to maintain a fully stocked service area
Accurately entered CPU codes for all Grab-and-Go merchandise.
Managed the daily restocking of Grab-and-Go merchandise and conducted quality checks to ensure items were current
Established advertising campaign for daily soup specials and hot meals that lead to an increase in sales
Assisted in personal decisions such as interviewing new candidates and evaluating staff at high level events
Executive Conference Solution Manager Flik at Merck & Co., Rahway, NJ 2020 – 2024
● Meeting and Event Management
Successfully coordinate ~ 1800 meetings per year and manage all event types: internal, external, and virtual with up to 300 attendees
■ Manage multiple vendors (e.g., food trucks, equipment rental) relating to venues and events
■ Coordinate schedules, agendas, content milestones, logistics, and vendor sourcing and collaboration with all to ensure timelines are on track
■ Work directly with hybrid and international administrative professionals and meeting planning teams with members based in the US and various countries
● Practice meticulous planning & efficient organization to ensure every detail is flawlessly executed for a seamless conference experience, e.g., schedule catering and Audio Visual (AV) support; onsite contact for in-progress meeting requests: supplies, Audio Visual (AV), etc.
● Generate weekly reports: Banquet Hall (financials for catering post meeting); SAP (detailed financial for catering post meeting); and Function List (monthly forecast)
Audio/Visual Technician Flik at Merck & Co., Rahway, NJ 2016 – 2020
• Set up, tested, and operated audiovisual equipment: sound systems, projectors, video conferencing systems, lighting, and cameras
• Troubleshot technical issues: e.g., connectivity, equipment malfunction that arose day of event • Conducted pre-event checks to ensure equipment functioned at proper location • Provided on-site technical support during meetings and events, including monitoring audio levels, and adjusting equipment as necessary
• Performed maintenance and repairs on audiovisual equipment, e.g., replacing faulty components and software updates
• Collaborated with other event staff, such as administrative professionals, event planners, and venue managers, to ensure that all technical requirements were met for a successful event Michael Nieves
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• Scheduled and coordinated with other audio-visual technicians a,s needed, to ensure that all events had adequate technical support
Licensed Insurance Sales Agent Allstate Insurance Co. Rochelle Park, NJ 2013 – 2016
Liberty Mutual Insurance Co. Saddle Brook, NJ
2006 - 2013
Sold auto, home, and life policies
• Utilized referrals and leads to secure new business
• Customized policies to individual needs
• Serviced customers throughout their life journeys, e.g., new cars, homes, families, etc. Education & Certifications
Ramapo College Bachelor of Arts in Communication 1991 New Jersey City University Secondary English & Elementary Certifications 1996 Property & Casualty, Auto Insurance Licenses Liberty Mutual Insurance 2006 Community Service
Certified Umpire: High School and Little League Baseball and Softball 2018 – Present
• Firmly and tactfully enforce rules with emphasis on fair play and safety of all participants
• Diplomatically deal with over exuberant parents & coaches Recreation Coach: Grade school Soccer, baseball, basketball, flag football 1991 - Present District Coordinator Hoboken Elks, Hoop Shoot Coordinator 2000 - Present
• Free throw competition
• Winners to nationals – NBA Hall of Fame
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