MAITÉ NICOLE PEÑA

• Assist General Manager in organizing VIP events for Prime Ministers, Ambassadors, and senior government officials across USA, UK, Canada, Kuwait, Angola, and Switzerland Pavilions.
• Coordinate high-security protocols, guest experiences, and cross-pavilion collaborations.
• Manage event flow for state visits and international delegations.
• Coordinated logistics and event details for conferences, enhancing attendee engagement and satisfaction through streamlined processes.
• Developed and maintained effective communication with vendors and stakeholders, ensuring seamless event execution and operational efficiency.
• Assisted in crafting event marketing materials, which elevated brand presence and attracted a diverse audience to events.
• Managed scheduling and calendar coordination for executive leadership, optimizing time management and prioritization of tasks.
• Streamlined inventory management processes, minimizing waste and ensuring optimal stock levels for uninterrupted operations.

• Led 200+ events, including influencer campaigns and brand collaborations with crypto companies, Pixi Beauty, CP Foods, and Häagen-Dazs.
• Led a diverse team in coordinating large-scale events, ensuring seamless operations and successful execution of logistics including high-profile collaborations with Kolour and Retox for events featuring international artists such as Joseph Capriati, Peggy Gou, and Jamie xx.
• Developed and executed comprehensive event strategies that enhanced guest engagement and elevated overall attendee satisfaction levels.
• Optimized sales strategies through data analysis and market research, resulting in improved revenue generation up to 80% and client acquisition.
• Cultivated strong relationships with vendors and stakeholders to secure competitive pricing and enhance event quality and service delivery.
• Implemented innovative marketing campaigns that increased brand visibility and attracted new clientele to various event offerings.
• Streamlined event planning processes by integrating project management tools, which improved efficiency and reduced operational costs.
• Trained and mentored junior staff on best practices in event management and sales techniques, fostering a collaborative team environment.

Worked for 2 businesses while with the consulting firm:

• Developed and implemented strategic plans that streamlined workflows, resulting in increased productivity and reduced operational costs.
• Facilitated stakeholder meetings to align project objectives, ensuring clear communication and successful execution of deliverables.
• Analyzed project performance metrics to identify areas for improvement, driving continuous enhancement in project outcomes.

Luxury Lifestyle & Travel Management Associate

• Developed and maintained strong relationships with 5,000+ businesses, hotels and corporate clients
• Maintained, managed, booked requests for 150+ HNWI members
• Stayed abreast of industry trends and competitor activities

Assistant Event Manager - UK Pavilion - Dubai World Expo 2020

• Created event summaries in line with clients’ needs and wants
• Organized 250+ events
• Managed events and coordinated room set-up while delegating tasks
• Led cross-functional teams to enhance project delivery timelines, improving overall client satisfaction and team efficiency.