Even Operations & Management

OBJECTIVE:

Motivated professional seeking a full time challenging position in the hospitality industry specializing in catering and events to provide exceptional client services to deliver a memorable event experience.

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY:

• Nine years of governmental contractual supervisory experience to include coordination of event functions.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS:

• Typing ability: 60 W.P.M.

• Proficient in Windows and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook)

• Bilingual/Fluent in Spanish - Excellent Organization and Communication skills

LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS

06/2008 Miami Dade County University (Supervisory Certification Program)

2012 Wedding & Event Planning Certification (Currently Enrolled)

EDUCATION:

2008-2011 Trinity International University, Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration

1996-2000 Hialeah Miami Lakes Senior High (High School Diploma)

EMPLOYMENT:

1/2008-Present

Parks & Recreation Contract Compliance, Miami-Dade County Parks & Recreation Department

• Primary role is to manage and supervise Park and Recreational landscape mowing contracts to ensure vendors contract compliance. Responsible for managing vendor contracts for adherence to contract specification to maintain the aesthetic and safety of the County’s rights-of ways and open spaces for Park events functions.

• Responsible for detail documentation of vendor deficiencies and inspection reports. Responsible for arranging bid awards for special project. Coordination of onsite filed visit meetings with vendors to ensure contract compliance to ensure departments expectations.

• Processing payment to vendors for services rendered and also responsible for deducting liquidated damages fees from invoice for accurate payments. Responsible for the department operational contractual budget and contract allocation. Scheduled nonperformance meeting with Miami Dade Park vendors to include the Division Chief and additional required attendees.

7/2004-1/2008

Administrative Event Coordinator, Miami-Dade County Parks & Recreation Department

• Provided administrative support to Department Director to include arranging and scheduling meetings, and performed other administrative duties to include coordinating events such as staff meetings, public gatherings, and conventions such as Community Image Advisory Board (CIAB) with the presence of County Commissioners.

• Coordinated Division’s functions to include detail preparation of events budgets, collection of funds, contracted vendors for food and beverage, décor, floor plan, visual and audio presentation, entertainment and seating arrangements. Responsible for event’s agenda to include accommodation of special guess such as County officials.

• Responsible for travel arrangements of County employee training assignment to include air fare, rental car, and hotel accommodations.

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