Experience

Blender Workspace

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Event Director

  • Jul 2023 - Present

  Overseeing the planning and execution of events for businesses and organizations. Responsible for driving sales of the event space. Hosting and conducting site visits often with multiple vendors/clientsRespond to and follow up on sales inquiries, pending proposals and process client contracts from start to finishAbility to cultivate and solidify new business deals and develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and new clients. Manage vendor logistics including but limited to caterers, rental companies, planners and all other involved in the event process Show less

• Event Manager

  • Sep 2022 - Present

  Performing my duties, I take prime responsibility for planning, coordinating, and completing events to deliver support to the Events Department. I also exemplify my proven competency in handling clients’ demands while exceeding expectations throughout the event. Aside from that, I systemize and process BEO orders, ensuring that entire items are accurate in accordance with the client’s specifications. I also administer a competitive recruiting process to hire the required staff for the overall coordination and profitability of an event. Show less



Hawkins International Public Relations

• Personal & Executive Assistant to CEO

  • Oct 2017 - Feb 2021

  In this position, I handled day-to-day tasks, such as scheduling meetings and appointments while regularly monitoring the general calendar. I also organized and catered firm events while coordinating domestic and international travel arrangements for the CEO and family. Lastly, I showcased outstanding organizational skills in managing and maintaining household management in the CEO’s penthouse. In this position, I handled day-to-day tasks, such as scheduling meetings and appointments while regularly monitoring the general calendar. I also organized and catered firm events while coordinating domestic and international travel arrangements for the CEO and family. Lastly, I showcased outstanding organizational skills in managing and maintaining household management in the CEO’s penthouse.



HNW Personal Assistant

• Personal Assistant to UES Luxury Travel Agent

  • May 2012 - Oct 2019

  Worked in the client's home and handled personal tasks on an as needed basis. From calendar management to personal shopping, organizing bills, household repairs, light cooking. Event planner for home events and cocktail parties. Handled all personal shopping & acted as wardrobe stylist, organized closets and packed for all trips. Worked in the client's home and handled personal tasks on an as needed basis. From calendar management to personal shopping, organizing bills, household repairs, light cooking. Event planner for home events and cocktail parties. Handled all personal shopping & acted as wardrobe stylist, organized closets and packed for all trips.



Volpi Foods

• United States
• Food Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Specialty Food Merchandiser

  • Jun 2016 - Jun 2017

  In this field, I designed and promoted strategic merchandising plans to support the marketing and promotion of foods at the store level. I also acted as a Brand Ambassador and identified areas of growth by reviewing current accounts, which increased sales by 90% while conducting effective food demonstrations to amplify customer awareness of Volpi products in the marketplace. In this field, I designed and promoted strategic merchandising plans to support the marketing and promotion of foods at the store level. I also acted as a Brand Ambassador and identified areas of growth by reviewing current accounts, which increased sales by 90% while conducting effective food demonstrations to amplify customer awareness of Volpi products in the marketplace.



Ace Hotel / Atelier Ace

• Hospitality
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Office Manager

  • Mar 2013 - Dec 2015

  In this role, I administered and managed the office of the F&B department located at Michelin-star Chef April Bloomfield’s restaurants. I also monitored and processed orders for all office supplies, ensuring precise inventory while overseeing company websites. Moreover, I dispensed accurate general office assistance to all employees while accommodating different customer service inquiries. In this role, I administered and managed the office of the F&B department located at Michelin-star Chef April Bloomfield’s restaurants. I also monitored and processed orders for all office supplies, ensuring precise inventory while overseeing company websites. Moreover, I dispensed accurate general office assistance to all employees while accommodating different customer service inquiries.



Diana & Jeffries

• United States

• Retail Store Manager

  • Jun 2011 - Feb 2013

  I oversaw the daily operations of the store, including delivering personal shopping assistance, aiding customer service, and driving store sales. I also structured business strategies by creating window displays and arranging merchandise to help promote sales. Besides that, I managed daily opening and closing procedures as well as developing promotional materials and training new employees. I oversaw the daily operations of the store, including delivering personal shopping assistance, aiding customer service, and driving store sales. I also structured business strategies by creating window displays and arranging merchandise to help promote sales. Besides that, I managed daily opening and closing procedures as well as developing promotional materials and training new employees.



Canadian Language School

• Slovakia
• Education Administration Programs

• TESL English Teacher

  • Jan 2010 - Dec 2010

  Accomplishing this role, I developed comprehensive lesson plans, utilizing a broad range of suitable teaching techniques and strategies for students of all ages at a Private Language School. I also exemplified excellent communication skills to relay English language lessons for beginners and advanced levels, enhancing students’ ability to read, write, speak, and listen in a content area. Additionally, I obtained a TESL Certification. Accomplishing this role, I developed comprehensive lesson plans, utilizing a broad range of suitable teaching techniques and strategies for students of all ages at a Private Language School. I also exemplified excellent communication skills to relay English language lessons for beginners and advanced levels, enhancing students’ ability to read, write, speak, and listen in a content area. Additionally, I obtained a TESL Certification.



Turek Roth Mester LLP

• Executive Assistant

  • May 2007 - Dec 2009

  In this position, I furnished exemplary administrative support while managing calendars for 5 real estate lawyers on a daily basis. I also maneuvered all phases of discovery proceedings, including trial preparation, outlined depositions, and cataloged transcripts. Aside from that, I provided assistance to high-level executives within the company and fulfilled other complex duties while handling sensitive information. In this position, I furnished exemplary administrative support while managing calendars for 5 real estate lawyers on a daily basis. I also maneuvered all phases of discovery proceedings, including trial preparation, outlined depositions, and cataloged transcripts. Aside from that, I provided assistance to high-level executives within the company and fulfilled other complex duties while handling sensitive information.



The Algonquin Hotel Times Square, Autograph Collection

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Concierge

  • Mar 2005 - Apr 2007

  In fulfilling my responsibilities, I arranged tours and activities, including reservations and transportation while obtaining theater tickets for guests. I also carried out a vast array of tasks, such as handling all personal requests for hotel guests, taking messages, managing guests’ complaints, and performing administrative duties as well as projecting a professional manner with an emphasis on hospitality and guest service. In fulfilling my responsibilities, I arranged tours and activities, including reservations and transportation while obtaining theater tickets for guests. I also carried out a vast array of tasks, such as handling all personal requests for hotel guests, taking messages, managing guests’ complaints, and performing administrative duties as well as projecting a professional manner with an emphasis on hospitality and guest service.