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Alina Garza is a seasoned event professional with 10+ years of experience in customer service, event planning, and management. She has worked with top companies like Topgolf, Main Event Entertainment, and Chili's, and has a strong background in hospitality and sales. Alina holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication from The University of Texas at San Antonio.

Experience

  • Bulverde Volleyball
    • Bulverde, Texas, United States
    • Assistant Volleyball Coach
      • Sep 2021 - Present
      • Bulverde, Texas, United States

  • Tim the Girl Catering + Ivy Hall
    • San Antonio, Texas Metropolitan Area
    • Event & Catering Sales Manager
      • Oct 2021 - Present
      • San Antonio, Texas Metropolitan Area

  • Scarlet Rose Wedding & Event Co.
    • San Antonio, Texas Metropolitan Area
    • Lead Planner
      • May 2021 - Present
      • San Antonio, Texas Metropolitan Area

    • United States
    • Entertainment Providers
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Event Sales Manager
      • Aug 2019 - May 2021

    • Event Sales Consultant
      • Jun 2018 - Aug 2019

      • Successfully led event execution for events ranging from 12-1,000 guests for social outings, executive meetings, employee appreciation events, team builders, large conferences and corporate training events. My primary focus being the SMERF (Social, Military, Educational, Religious and Fraternal) market.• Manage and ran events from initial inquiry stage to post-event follow up all while working closely with the Operations and Culinary team to ensure flawless execution.• Maintain heavy outbound and prospecting sales activity through networking events, trade shows, community outreach and local marketing.• Develop partnerships with corporate clients coming from inbound leads, community outreach and prospecting techniques,

    • United States
    • Entertainment Providers
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Event Sales Manager
      • Apr 2017 - Jun 2018

      -Actively manage, coach and direct a high-performing event sales team while managing center specific sales, event planning and marketing needs-Driving revenue, achieving sales goals, and working closely with the operational team.-Build brand awareness throughout the community-Create and maintain databases for schools, churches, and corporate markets for potential leads-Fundraising coordination-Maintain a high level of community involvement, industry networking and association memberships

    • Event Coordinator/ National Training Team
      • Jul 2014 - Apr 2017

      Exceeded budgeted sales targets through conversion of inbound phone calls, upselling strategies and prospecting. Planned, organized and facilitated corporate and group events, youth group outings, school field trips and birthday parties to achieve budgeted sales goals.Traveled across the country to new center openings to train new event coordinators and support new sales managers on proper protocols, systems and processes. Locations Include: West Chester, Olathe, Oklahoma City, Independence & Suwanee.

  • Chili's
    • McAllen, Texas Area
    • Fundraising Coordinator + National Training Team
      • May 2011 - Apr 2017
      • McAllen, Texas Area

      Coordinated with local schools and organizations to partner up and help raise funds for their group. Trained new employees in new locations throughout the state/ country on proper procedures to ensure guest satisfaction while up-keeping Chili's standards.Stores opened/provided opening support to: Sharyland, Stone Oak, Bandera

  • Walt Disney World
    • Celebration, FL
    • Disney Vacation Club Specialist
      • Jan 2014 - May 2014
      • Celebration, FL

      Worked as a DVC Associate at Disney's Animal Kingdom. Communicated with international guests of all ages and helped tend to their needs and answer any questions about their trip to Disney World.-Booked itineraries, fast passes, guest relation issues and questions, hotel and travel accommodations for families.

Education

  • 2010 - 2012
    The University of Texas at San Antonio
    Bachelor of Arts - BA, Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
  • 2012 - 2015
    The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
    Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Mass Communication/Media Studies

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