Ilonka Gallo
Summary
A graduate in Hospitality with international work experience and a passion for event organization, design, and experiential marketing, I am looking for job opportunities in Event Management and Experiential Marketing, starting April 2024.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude and a detail oriented approach. Reliable and dedicated team member, with willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Banqueting and Catering Intern
The Langham Hotel
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Collaborate with the banquets team to coordinate all more than 30 different events, with around 25-250 guests.
- Conduct daily F&B revenue budget analysis utilizing forecasted data
- Spearhead corporate social responsibility initiatives on behalf of the hotel
- Assist Weddings and Socials Manager in generating BEOs, invoices, menu design, guest lists, floor plans and daily reports
- Managed the Christmas retail store operations within the hotel
- Collaborated with senior management on new initiatives to for the Social/Wedding Events.
Food & Beverage Trainee
Mandarin Oriental Ritz Hotel
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Cross training through different outlets with emphasis in F&B Server, Barista and Host
- Coordinated catering events and communicated with Head of Sales & Marketing to ensure seamless operations
- Worked closely with teams and Head of Departments and assisted clients with special requests
- Participated in training one on one with Restaurant Manager and assisted with rosters and scheduling
Commercial Auxiliary (summer job)
Unicentro Mall
07.2020
- Computer practice and marketing, searching for product suppliers and design a charitable marketing campaign
Education
BBA - Internatinal Hospitality Management With Marketing
Les Roches Global Hospitality Education
Spain And Switzerland02.2024
IB Diploma -
Anglo Colombiano School
05.2020
AIS Diploma -
Mougins School
06.2010
Skills
- Photography
- Opera
- Salesforce
- MS Office
- Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Lightroom
- Micros
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Organization and Time Management
- Detail Oriented
Websites
Languages
Spanish (native)
English (fluent)
French (beginner)
Personal Information
- United States
- Colombian
Certificates And Licenses
- Eta Sigma Delta Honor Society
- Les Roches Ambassador
- LVMH
- Food and Safety Certificate
- All About Allergens
- RSA
- Duke of Edinburgh’s International Awards (Gold, Silver, Bronze)
- DELF Junior Level A2
- IB
Extra Curricular/Volunteering Activities
Les Roches Global Hospitality Education, Spain & Switzerland Oct 2020 – Jul 2023
Les Roches Ambassador – collaborated with Marketing & Events such as open day and tours for future students
Anglo Colombiano School, Bogotá, Colombia Aug 2006 – May 2020
- Student Prefect, Sports Captain and Peer to Peer Mentor
- Hair We Share and Lazos Estrechos volunteering campaigns
- The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award: Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards
ARCC, New Delhi, Jaipur, Agra, Leh, India Jul 2019
“The Himalayan Program”, volunteering experience specialized in social service in Northern India.
Techo Para mi País, Bogotá, Colombia Nov 2016 – Oct 2018
A non-for-profit entity that constructs houses for low-income families that live in unsanitary and inadequate conditions
Instituto de Cancerología (Cancer Institute), Bogotá, Colombia Aug 2017 – Jun 2018
Volunteering: Creation of an entertainment book for child cancer patients and implementation of activities at the hospital
Timeline
Banqueting and Catering Intern
The Langham Hotel
08.2023 - 02.2024
Food & Beverage Trainee
Mandarin Oriental Ritz Hotel
08.2021 - 01.2022
Commercial Auxiliary (summer job)
Unicentro Mall
07.2020
BBA - Internatinal Hospitality Management With Marketing
Les Roches Global Hospitality Education
IB Diploma -
Anglo Colombiano School
AIS Diploma -
Mougins School
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