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Monica Perez

@monicaperez

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Senior event and sales leader delivering high-profile corporate events, incentives, and client-focused solutions.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek senior event roles where I can lead teams, manage large corporate programs, drive profitability, and create exceptional client experiences.

I am a dynamic, results-driven event and sales professional with over 25 years of experience delivering domestic and international corporate events, conferences, incentive trips, and luxury experiences.

I lead cross-functional teams and regional event managers, negotiate high-value vendor contracts, and design tailored event concepts that increase client satisfaction and drive repeat business.

My hands-on approach emphasizes strategic planning, budgeting, operational efficiency, and staff training to consistently exceed service expectations and profitability goals.

I leverage strong client relationship management and post-event analysis to inform future strategies and continuously improve event performance.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Regional Corporate Event Manager

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We Crush Events

Apr 2023 - Present (2 years 7 months)

Manage and execute large-scale corporate events and conferences domestically and internationally, mentor a Northwest team of Corporate Event Managers, and negotiate vendor contracts to maintain budget alignment and drive client satisfaction.

Team Leadership Budget Management Conference Planning Client Relations Project Management

Banquet & Catering Manager

Bluestar Resort & Golf Course

Nov 2021 - Apr 2023 (1 year 5 months)

Directed a catering and events team of 20+ to produce weddings, conferences, and large-scale functions, overseeing hiring, training, compliance, and client-facing proposals to drive repeat bookings and exceed guest service expectations.

Staff Training Proposals Event Execution Budget Oversight Vendor Management Hospitality

Banquet & Catering Operations Manager

Edgewood Resort & Spa

May 2021 - Nov 2021 (6 months)

Built and trained a post-COVID catering team, managed divisional budgets to achieve profitability, and coordinated elite events and conferences for international guests including PGA-related functions.

Team Building Budget Management Event Coordination Training & Compliance High Profile Events

Senior Event Planner

Checkers Catering & Special Events

Aug 2006 - Jan 2021 (14 years 5 months)

Planned and executed 100+ events annually including corporate conferences and large community gatherings, negotiated vendor contracts, and helped establish the company’s reputation for excellence across the San Francisco Bay Area.

Event Planning Contract Management Large Scale Events Client Relationship Management Budgeting Logistics