Briana DiTore

Special Events Associate at amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Staten Island, New York, United States, US

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Credentials

  • ServSafe
    National Restaurant Association
    Mar, 2012
    - Oct, 2024
  • TIPS (Training for Intervention ProcedureS)
    Health Communications, Inc. (The TIPS Program)
    Dec, 2013
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

  • amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research
    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Special Events Associate
      • Apr 2019 - Present

      - Manage a multi-million dollar budget for amfAR's Dallas based event, contributing to budget forecasting and income projections- Collaborate on 12 domestic and international events throughout the calendar year- Establish timelines for specified events, including, deadlines and milestones- Track income, ticket and table information, and guest names for a variety of large scale gala fundraisers- Manage multi-million dollar local and international auction events, including organization of auction items in accordance with international shipping and customs laws, liaise with art handlers for selection and delivery of materials and coordination to the auction winners- Draft correspondence and coordinate appropriate solicitations mailings to donors, event leaders, committees, in-kind donors, etc.- Provide on-the-ground support at various gala events, such as guest registration, stage management of auctions, and confirmation of table counts and place settings- Work independently on assigned events to facilitate needs of Manager, Producer and consultants- Manage multiple relationships with donors, external vendors, consultants and management ensuring expectations and goals are met to produce successful outcomes for all parties

    • Special Events Coordinator
      • Jun 2016 - Apr 2019

      - Developed procedures, processes, and reporting methods to promote efficiency and productivity between the organization’s departments and trained department staff in these systems- Established and maintained goals for specified events, integrating deadlines and milestones for each event in preparation, and monitor to ensure even and orderly progressCoordinated the timely preparation, clearance and production of all printed materials- Served as a liaison with other departments, ensuring all required development reviews occurred and proper sign-offs were secured- Coordinated Special Events department’s presence on amfAR website, including drafting text and securing proper authorizations. Coordinated and maintained all event based webpages

  • BR Guest Hospitality
    • United States
    • Hospitality
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Special Events Coordinator
      • Jun 2014 - Jun 2016

       Responsible for all financial & event details for own sales including; negotiating details of contract, producing contract, confirmations, BEO’s, collecting deposit & final financial review of event. Strong focus on new business leads and addressing gaps in sales Work with Director of Sales on revenue management-identify opportunity areas each month Daily Recap of SE events, happenings, and sales Update Final Budget and Sales Report every week Monitor and handle sales inquiries in a timely basis Conducted site-visits, client entertaining & attend industry networking events as needed. Active daily Outreach selling events for 18 properties Handle the special events social media pages (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, etc.) Coordinate film shoots at multiple restaurants Assist in offsite events and trade shows (Saturday Night Live, NY Weddings Magazine Tradeshow)

  • South Fin Grill
    • Hostess
      • Jun 2010 - Aug 2014

      • Provided customers with outstanding service and efficient timing• Organized charts and reservations for weekly service• Work closely with management to ensure the best customer service possible• Planning out schedules for fellow co-workers• Assist in event planning activities • Provided customers with outstanding service and efficient timing• Organized charts and reservations for weekly service• Work closely with management to ensure the best customer service possible• Planning out schedules for fellow co-workers• Assist in event planning activities

  • Grand Plaza
    • Assistant Event Planner/Receptionist
      • Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

      • Assisted in organizing event sales, planning and management from first day contract through completion of the event• Worked with Outlook email service to connect with co-workers• Put together packages and information emails to send to clients• Connected with new and previous clientele to invite to social events• Provided superior customer service to all clients • Assisted in organizing event sales, planning and management from first day contract through completion of the event• Worked with Outlook email service to connect with co-workers• Put together packages and information emails to send to clients• Connected with new and previous clientele to invite to social events• Provided superior customer service to all clients

Education

  • Fairleigh Dickinson University-Florham Campus
    Bachelor of Science (B.S.), International School of Hotel, Restaurant, Tourism Management
    2010 - 2014

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