Experienced professional with a strong background in event sales, marketing, and operations management in the food, beverage, and entertainment industries. 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
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Event Sales Manager and Operations Manager
SPIN Boston
Boston
05.2022 - Current
Engage customers in person, by phone, and/or email to quickly identify needs, negotiate contracts, and close sales.
Oversee events on-site to ensure alignment with quality standards and expectations.
Work and collaborate with clients to understand requirements, needs, and preferences, and propose ideas to improve the success of each event.
Conduct post-event evaluations by gathering client feedback, reporting outcomes, and implementing improvements for future events.
Locate and secure facilities to make each event successful, verifying venue capacity for expected guest numbers and event plans.
Market and publicize events to attract optimal attendees, guests, and ensure that event success and client needs are met.
Manage phones, email communication, and perform social media marketing.
Assist in finalizing marketing materials, and facilitate their distribution.
Maintain alignment between products, services, and brand identity.
Support branding initiatives, advertising, trade shows, and company events.
Evaluate market dynamics related to competitor actions for improved business strategy.
Reach sales objectives and service benchmarks through cultivating new customer relationships.
Build relationships with customers and the community to establish long-term business growth.
Organize promotional events, and interact with the community to increase sales volume.
Facilitate business by implementing practical networking techniques.
Event Sales Manager and Operations Manager
Kings Dining and Entertainment
Back Bay, Seaport, And Burlington
07.2018 - 04.2022
Increased involvement of businesses with the 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 the success of each event.
Conducted post-event evaluations by gathering client feedback, reporting outcomes, and implementing improvements for future events.
Publicized events to bring in ideal guests, to execute a successful event, and to 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 a culture within the company that identified everyone as a brand ambassador when interacting with the 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 the 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.
Education
Real Estate Licensing -
Freedom Trail Realty School
Boston, MA
09.2020
Skills
Knowledgeable in Slack, Toast, SevenRooms, OpenTable, Paychex, and Paylocity
Proficient in Salesforce, TripleSeat, ZoomInfo, and Sales Navigator
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc)
Event planning, contract negotiation, and sales
Market analysis and intelligence, customer trend analysis
Social media marketing and networking techniques
Sales strategy and revenue growth
Client base retention and relationship management
Operations management and team coordination
Adaptability, flexibility, and problem-solving aptitude
Certification
Choke save certification holder
Certified in Crowd Management
TIPS certification holder
OSHA compliance certified
ServSafe food protection certified
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Accomplishments
Achieved over $1.4 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