EVENT COORDINATOR RESUME

1. LUISA FERNANDA GOLIAS
32 Arrowsmith Avenue
Toronto, ON M6M 2W7
416-716-7668 ♦ [email protected]

Seeking to work with an event company, where I can be a contribution by applying my
creativity, knowledge and great organization skills.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
- Post graduated certificate in Event Management with over 10 years experience in sales
and negotiations.
- Passionate customer service professional with good judgment and ability to handle several
projects at a time
- Experience in event planning, coordinating, logistics, critical path, marketing,
sponsorship, execution, risk management and evaluation
- Strong team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to build,
maintain and enhance relationships with clients and suppliers
- Excellent problem solving, handle difficult situations, human relations, time management
and organizational skills
- Eager to create, take initiative and coordinate new projects
- Proficient in Word, Excel, MS Office, power point, and Prezi
- Outstanding administrative skills in data management and telephone support.
- Speak and write excellent Spanish.
WORK HISTORY
KIDS BOOT CAMP EVENT JUL- AUG 2014
AMAZING KIDS BOOT CAMP Amesbury Park Toronto, Ont.
- Planned, produced and review MY OWN successful Kids Boot Camp Event
- Obtained numerous sponsors and recruited several volunteers
- Enrolled over 65 kids and parents to my event
- Encourage kids to live a healthy and active life
- Gained great respect from the community
TRAVEL COUNCELOR SEP 1995 – JUN 2013
THOMAS COOK/ BELAIR TRAVEL Toronto, Ont.

2. - Sold travel to groups and individuals to destinations around the world
- Assisted customers to fulfill their dream vacation by doing the extra mile
- Implemented and distributed my own marketing campaigns,
- Provided management support by being a liaison between customers and suppliers
VOLUNTEER WORK
GOLD MEDAL PLATE VOLUNTEER NOV 2014
Gold medal Plate Event- Metro Convention Centre Toronto, Ont
- Sold expensive Gold Medals to guests.- Helped set up tables and décor- Assisted in the
execution of the Silent Auction
WEDDING PROFESSIONALS WORKSHOP VOLUNTEER NOV 2014
WPIC- Wedding Professionals Toronto, Ont .
- Helped set all décor and tables- Coordinated registration of guests upon arrival- Executed
every task given to contribute to the success of this event
EDUCATION
EVENT MANAGEMENT, CONVENTIONS, FESTIVALS AND FUNDRAISING
Centennial College Toronto, Ont. Sep 2014 - Apr 2015
TRAVEL AND TOURISM TICO CERTIFY.
Travel Training Career Centre Toronto, Ont. Jan - May 1990
HOTEL MANAGEMENT Sep 1984- Jun 1987
SENA- Centro Nacional De Hoteleria y Turismo Bogota, Colombia
TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS
- LANDMARK EDUCATION Mar 2012
Self Development and Professional Education: (ongoing) Forum - Advance Course - Self
Expression and Leadership Program. - Coached the Self Expression and leadership
Program. - ILP- Introduction Leaders Program (7 months program). -
Communication courses; Access To Power and Power to Create
- WATER ART- Water Aerobics Instructor Certificate ongoing FEB 2005
- Member of ICES- INTERNATIONAL SPECIAL EVENT SOCIETY NOV 2014
HOBBIES
Self Improvement courses Travel Exercise Sports Music