Experienced professional with a strong background in event sales, marketing, and operations management in the food, beverage, and entertainment industry. Proven track record of delivering exceptional results and driving sales growth. Seeking a leadership role in a fast-growing company to apply my expertise and contribute to further success.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Sales Manager and Operations Manager
SPIN Boston
05.2022 - Current
Engaged customers in person, by phone and/or email to quickly identify needs, negotiate contracts and close sales
Maintained on-site presence during events to consistently meet quality expectations
Worked with clients to understand requirements, needs, and preferences, and proposed ideas to improve success of each event
Conducted post-event evaluations by getting client feedback, reported outcomes, and implemented improvements for future events
Located and secured facilities to make each event successful, verifying venue capacity for expected guest numbers and event plans
Publicized events to bring in ideal guests to execute successful event and meet client needs
Managed phones, emails, and performed social media marketing
Supported brand promotion by helping to finalize and distribute marketing collateral
Ensured that products and services lived up to brand identity
Assisted with branding, advertising, trade shows, and company events
Monitored competitor activities and product introductions in market and made recommendations to increase market share
Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.
Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
Organized promotional events and interacted with community to increase sales volume.
Facilitated business by implementing practical networking techniques.
Event Sales Manager and Operations Manager
Kings Dining and Entertainment
07.2018 - 04.2022
Increased involvement of business with local community by participating in outreach activities and programs
Engaged customers to quickly identify needs, negotiate contracts and close sales
Kept staff aware of requirements and coordinated event activities, spotting and correcting problems at all stages
Maintained on-site presence during events to consistently meet quality expectations
Worked with clients to understand requirements, needs, and preferences, and proposed ideas to improve success of each event
Conducted post-event evaluations by getting client feedback, reported outcomes, and implemented improvements for future events
Publicized events to bring in ideal guests to execute successful event and meet client needs
Managed phones, emails, and performed social media marketing
Supported brand promotion by helping to finalize and distribute marketing collateral
Ensured that products and services lived up to brand identity
Promoted culture within company that identified everyone as brand ambassador when interacting with public, customers, and business partners
Assisted with branding, advertising, trade shows, and company events
Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
Assistant Manager
Crazy Doughs
Supervised hourly and temporary personnel, provided work direction, and reviewed work processes
Coordinated work handoffs and schedules with managers
Maintained leadership continuity by acting as manager on duty in absence of general manager
Hired, motivated, and assessed performance of staff to keep operations efficient and on-track
Counted daily cash, prepared deposits, and updated financial records with current totals
Worked closely with all sales personnel to assist with routine sales and handle advanced issues
General Manager
Big Daddy's
09.2016 - 06.2018
Manage staff, prepare work schedules and assign specific duties
Perform sales floor work, such as greeting or assisting customers, stocking shelves, or taking inventory
Keep accurate records of monetary exchanges and transaction reconciliations
Assisting customers by providing information and resolving any complaints
Maintain sanitation, health and safety standards in work areas
Provide assistance in the training and orientation on new employees
Schedule and receive food and beverage deliveries, checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity
Performed all beginning and end of shift cash handling requirements such as cash drops, register balancing, and safe accountability
Managed timekeeping and payroll, including proper paperwork for terminations and new hires
Education
Real Estate Licensing -
Freedom Trail Realty School
Boston, MA
09.2020
High School -
Brookline High School
Brookline, MA
Skills
Bilingual in Spanish
Proficient using Salesforce, TripleSeat, ZoomInfo, Sales Navigator
Knowledgeable using Slack, Toast, SevenRooms, OpenTable, Paychex, Paylocity
Proficient using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Powerpoint etc)
Choke save certification holder
Certified in Crowd Management
TIPS certification holder
OSHA compliance certified
ServSafe food protection certified
Achieved over $14 million in sales LY (2024)
Generated over $900K in sales for Q1 2025
Proven track record in driving $4-5 million in yearly event sales