Jillian Vazquez

• Managing events and sales program for multi-location theaters, including creation/ideation of promotional materials, contract management and payment, logistical planning and execution, vendor and staff management, audio/visual needs, and post-assessment reports • Building customer base and relationships, including market research, strategic targeted campaigns, event customization, and continuous follow-ups to close deals and enhance clientele experience • Increased sales by 24% at flagship location and exceeded sales goal at remote location within one month, along with a promotion within four months

• Responded to multiple inquiries daily and created customized proposals in order to book events and cater to each client’s specific needs • Represented the venue at various networking and community events to foster relationships and gauge the market in order to better focus our marketing efforts • Conceptualized and drafted monthly newsletters informing our large membership about venue updates, past and upcoming events and booking incentives while also posting to social media to increase awareness • Worked with core management staff to finalize all event details, solve problems before they occurred and create a plan for unforeseen circumstances

• Managed event sales and execution, including logistics, vendor relations, and staff management • Coordinated sales and marketing outreach, including research, campaign creation, follow-ups, and closing • Reported to management and stakeholders weekly on event sales and clientele pipeline • Helped train Associate Sales Manager and oversaw daily activities, ensuring that our team goals would be met and providing support whenever necessary

• Managed events and sales program for multi-location event properties, including creation/ideation of promotional materials, contract management and payment, logistical planning and execution, vendor and staff management, audio/visual needs, and post assessment reports for venues grossing up to $2 million per year in sales • Responsible for 10-30 events per month, ranging from 40 to 1,200 guests • Coordinated site security, transportation and permit-pulling for high profile and security-sensitive events, such as VIP Super Bowl parties requiring safety regulation adherence and city cooperation • Evaluated and implemented various event management software systems for tracking, budgeting, vendor invoicing, event logistics, etc., reducing overhead costs and improving client experiences • Conceived of, planned, marketed and executed promotional events to increase community engagement and showcase the venue, including fundraisers, live music and food truck festivals • Fostered clientele relations with consultations and continuous communication in order to ensure the success of their event