ALEJANDRA PATINO Event Planner, Logistics Coordinator, Travel and Convening

Travel and Convening Associate

Wikimedia Foundation

Jun 2022 - Dec 2022 (7 months)

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ADMINISTRATION MANAGER - ENTREPRENEUR

Naturale Market (Organic Green Food Farm)

Jan 2020 - May 2024 (4 years 5 months)

Overseeing daily business operational activities, and managing office operations with physical (infrastructure/assets), technological, financial-economic, and personal resources Developed the Workforce program in monitoring and maintaining the healthy growth of crops to ensure that crops are growing properly Harvesting crops at the appropriate time to ensure high-quality products Improve water retention in soil Use of recycling water to produce organic compost for crop production Transformation in creative ways to recycle materials, to be a friendly recycling farming "Reduce & Reuse" Evaluated marketing and sales alternatives for products Managed nurseries that grew horticultural plants for sale to trade and retail customers

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LOGISTICS COORDINATOR/ EVENT PLANNER/ DATA ENTRY / ADMIN MANAGER FREELANCE

Jan 2015 - May 2024 (9 years 5 months)

As a Logistics Coordinator/Event Planner/Data Entry/Admin Manager Freelance, I successfully boosted revenue by increasing upsell opportunities within key accounts by 20% and achieved a 60% conversion rate from leads to closed deals. I increased vertical opportunities by 40% by translating client needs into actionable product development. My role involved delivering high-profile travel experiences for international tourists by efficiently coordinating logistics, ensuring smooth operations, and completing all arrangements on time and within budget, resulting in a 98% client satisfaction rate. I created standard operating procedures (SOPs) and managed updates for employees regarding benefits, EPR, CAR, promotions, and salary increases. Additio

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MICE MANAGER (GROUP & EVENT MANAGER)

Riu Playa Blanca-Panama

Apr 2014 - Dec 2014 (9 months)

Responsible for planning, designing, coordinating, and executing local & international groups & events. On-site Wedding & Event Planner Coordinated & executed Destination Weddings for up to 100 people Planned, coordinated & executed corporate events for up to 400 people Event budget management Achieve a customer satisfaction rating of 9 based on quality-related surveys or feedback. Surpassed by 30% of event sales forecasted for the first year of hotel operations in the region Creation of external vendors' database Embrace strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address operational issues Increase project team productivity by 70% through streamlined execution processes. Oversaw multiple projects simultaneously and ensured tasks were

SOCIAL EVENT PLANNER

JW Marriott

Sep 2012 - Jun 2013 (10 months)

Responsible for organizing & executing different events such as birthdays, weddings, baptisms, and award ceremonies. Obtained Marriott International Certificates: Wedding Planner, Event Operations, Event Planning Standards Exceed monthly sales goals by 20% Achieve a customer satisfaction rating of 95% or higher based on feedback surveys. Support banquet team with menu assistance, meeting rooms' set-up, etiquette, proposals for corporate events Coordinate, monitor & execute social events simultaneously in 3 meeting rooms Managed event planning and execution using strong attention to detail and communication skills Achieve a 15% increase in an average proposal for upsells and cross-sells. Provided creative solutions to challenges faced during

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EVENT COORDINATOR/ CONCIERGE

Hotel Wyndham Grand & Esplendor La Condesa

Dec 2010 - Sep 2011 (10 months)

Support different departments including the Front desk, Concierge, Banquet, and Food & Beverage at the Hotel. Implement initiatives to enhance teamwork and collaboration, resulting in a 15% increase in cross-functional collaboration with stakeholders Chef's assistant in the creation of restaurant & event menus Creation of weddings, events & corporate packages Achieve a 50% increase in customer suggestions implemented as product or service enhancements. Coordinated and monitored vendors to ensure timely delivery of services for successful event execution Collaborated with internal departments to ensure all necessary elements were provided for each event Utilized strong interpersonal skills to build relationships with stakeholders and guests

Coordinadora de Eventos / Asesora de Diseño de Interiores

Independiente

Jan 2008 - Dec 2010 (3 years)

Como Coordinadora de Eventos y Asesora de Diseño de Interiores, he sido responsable de la planificación y ejecución de eventos memorables, asegurando que cada detalle esté alineado con la visión del cliente. Mi experiencia previa como consultora de diseño de interiores en la industria de la construcción me ha proporcionado una comprensión profunda de los procesos de renovación, selección de materiales y gestión de presupuestos. Además, mi familiaridad con los procesos de facturación y adquisición, adquirida a través del negocio de construcción de mi familia, me permite coordinar eficazmente las tareas garantizando una ejecución fluida y profesional.

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SALES EXECUTIVE / EVENT COORDINATOR

RG Hotels

Support all negotiations for Social & Corporate events in the Hotels. Responsible for the creation, planning & execution of the events in the 3 hotels. Planned, coordinated & executed Local & Destination Weddings for up to 700 people Planned, coordinated & executed social & corporate events simultaneously in 2 hotels - Rio Hato & Coronado Achieve a 10% reduction in production lead time through better scheduling and sequencing. Facilitate cross-functional collaboration and establish effective communication channels between teams. Prepared quotes and proposals for new and existing products. Participated in weekly meetings with the management team to review results from previous weeks' efforts. Reduce supplier lead time by 15% through improved

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