Event Manager

EMILI PILLOT - CORTES

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QUALIFICATIONS

A goal-driven, management professional who posses more than 10 years of experience coordinating and overseeing professional development seminars, trainings, conferences, workshops and social events. Demonstrated track record of meeting and exceeding project as well as profitability goals. Confidently manages event planning staff as well as on-site event personnel. Has excellent bilingual client service and problem solving skills.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Event Project Management Exhibit Sales Coordinate Travel and Transportation

Wedding Planning Logistics Budgeting

Small & Large Receptions F&B Negotiations Cost/Benefits Analysis

Seminars & Workshops Audio & Visual Selection Attention to Detail

Conferences Vendor & Client Relations Multitasking

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Loving Guidance, Inc Oviedo, FL

Professional Development Venue & Event Coordinator 2006 – 2011

Spearheaded all aspects of planning and oversight for sales seminars, trainings, conferences and workshops from start to finish

Established realistic and attainable event goals for each event

Acted as the main point of contact for vendors and suppliers, negotiating pricing and solving issues

Secured meeting spaces and create event space layouts based on logistical needs and aesthetics

Collaborated with speakers and other outside sources to ensure a smooth event

Administered event budgets, monitor expenses, track sales and tuition profits, and report on final return on investment (ROI)

Played a key role in consistently meeting registration goals and achieving a 50% ROI for workshops

Disseminate event information and distribute marketing and promotional materials as needed

Served as primary point of contact for 10+ staff members and assistants at on-site events

Interfaced with event attendees and LG staff members and associates to develop future business opportunities

Analyzed pre- and post-event statistics to determine profitability and project quality, and participate in post-event debriefing and planning sessions to improve future events

Mymediaworks, a Division of Dynetech Corporation Orlando, FL

Media Buyer/Event Planning Supervisor 2000-2005

Directed, analyzed and tracked positioning and quality of direct-to-market sales programs

Strategically positioned products to reach the maximum number of people at a minimum cost

Met a variety of deadlines and generated sufficient ROI for all partner clients

Consistently met team incentive goals of 33% or greater ROI

Managed media placement for 5 clients in large markets such as Dallas, Orlando, Tampa, Phoenix, Detroit, Salt Lake City and Chicago, administering a $50-57k budget for each market

Grew event planning department from 2 to 15 meeting planners who each coordinated an average of 5 events per week

Hired, trained and supervised more than 15 staff members and monitored their performance productivity and assignments

Managed daily operations and scheduling for the event planning department, including establishing departmental processes and procedures

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Meeting Professionals International Orlando, FL

GOMPI 2009-2011

EDUCATION

Valencia Community College Orlando, FL

Business Administration Coursework

Southern College Orlando, FL

Administrative Assistant Coursework

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