Vanessa Saldana
Los Angeles
Summary
Dynamic Event Specialist II with a proven track record at UCLA Catering Production, adept at managing large-scale events from conception to execution. Skilled in client relationship development and conflict resolution, I enhance program productivity and ensure seamless logistics, consistently delivering high-profile events on time and within budget.
I consider myself highly talented Event Specialist with expertise in developing new opportunities, gaining competitive advantage, identifying effective strategies, improving decision-making and boosting organizational performance. Developed foundation in principles of marketing and quantifiable methods for marketing management. Offering exemplary expertise in media management, public relations and program content. Organized in managing and executing assignments, tasks and special projects and meeting all project goals.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Specialist II
Ucla Catering Production / Housing Hospitality
02.2008 - Current
- Planned large-scale events such as trade shows, conferences and meetings.
- Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
- Improved program productivity by closely monitoring performance and trends.
- Interfaced with clients to understand event objectives.
- Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
- Produced concept plans for high-profile corporate meetings and events.
- Created detailed timelines and budgets for events to meet all deadlines.
- Trained and supervised event staff to complete tasks on time.
- Implemented protocols and procedures to effectively manage planning process.
- Implemented contingency plans to address last-minute changes or unforeseen events.
- Evaluated existing plans, processes and events planning services to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Supported senior leadership by developing status reports on activities related to planning, scheduling, cancellation, inquiries, resourcing, risk mitigation, and proposal development for various events.
- Developed detailed event reports, documenting all aspects of each event.
- Managed event logistics and operations.
Education
High School Diploma -
South Gate High School
Los Angeles, CA06-2006
Skills
- Managing events start to finish
- Conference preparation
- Meeting planning
- Attention to detail
- Conflict resolution
- Verbal and written communication
- Time management
- Media relations
- Client relationship development
- Guest relations
- Multitasking and organization
- Customer service
- Room setup and breakdown
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Hospitality management
- Event planning
- Problem-solving
- Catering coordination
- Transportation management
- Proficiency in raisers edge
- Events requirements gathering
- Event setup and breakdown
Timeline
Event Specialist II
Ucla Catering Production / Housing Hospitality
02.2008 - Current
High School Diploma -
South Gate High School
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