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Certification
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SARA FORTUNATO

Perth,WA

Summary

Motivated Event Manager with more then 7 years of comprehensive experience overseeing and coordinating small to large-scale events. Well-versed in booking venues and arranging speakers, negotiating terms and conditions and hiring personnel to manage operations of events. Versatile and outgoing professional possessing strong networking abilities paired with in-depth knowledge of management procedures.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Restaurant Manager

Freo Trading Pty Ltd
Perth, WA
07.2023 - Current
  • Managed daily operations of the Cafè and inventory control
  • Had constant contact with suppliers for weekly orders
  • Implemented and enforced company policies and procedures to ensure a high level of customer service
  • Analyzed financial reports and implemented cost-saving measures to improve profitability.
  • Oversaw recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and training.
  • Prepared employee schedules to maintain appropriate staffing levels during peak periods.

Event Manager

Evergreen Life Products Srl
Udine, Italy
10.2015 - 03.2023
  • Coordinated logistics for large-scale events, including venue selection, vendor negotiations to ensure timely delivery of materials for events, and on-site management.
  • Developed and managed event budgets, ensuring cost-effective planning and execution.
  • Collaborated with marketing teams to create promotional materials for events.
  • Managed on-site logistics during events, such as registration set-up, audio and visual equipment setup and breakdown.
  • Managed event staff, providing direction and support to ensure a team collaboration.
  • Created detailed timelines for the execution of each event.
  • Planned travel arrangements for speakers or VIPs attending the event.
  • Resolved any issues that arose during the course of an event in a timely manner.

Personal Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer

Evergreen Life Products Srl
Udine, Italy
10.2015 - 03.2023
  • Organized and maintained CEO's calendar and schedule, including travel arrangements, and visas.
  • Processed incoming and outgoing mail for the CEO.
  • Answered phone calls on behalf of the CEO and took messages as necessary.
  • Developed detailed itineraries for business trips and meetings.
  • Prepared presentations, reports, memos, letters and other documents as requested by the CEO.
  • Attended meetings with the CEO and took notes during those meetings.
  • Coordinated catering services for boardroom lunches or dinners.
  • Updated financial spreadsheets with data from various sources.
  • Created agendas for weekly staff meetings held by the CEO.
  • Maintained confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
  • Anticipated executive's needs and proactively provided support to enhance productivity.

Education

Bachelor - Tourism

Università Degli Studi Di Udine
Italy
03-2011

MBA - Tourism Hospitality Leadership, Project Management

Kaplan Business School
Perth, WA

Skills

  • Problem solving
  • Excellent Organizational
  • Excellent Time Management
  • Effective communication
  • Cost Control
  • Operations Management
  • Schedule Coordination
  • Recruitment and Staff Management
  • Teamwork
  • Multitasking
  • Adaptive

Accomplishments

  • Academic Endeavour Award (Kaplan Business School)

Languages

Italian
Professional
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
German
Limited

Certification

  • RSA (September 2023)
  • Manage Legislative Responsibilities for the Sale, Supply and Service of Liquor

Additional Information

  • National Police Certificate - September 2023
  • Driver's Licence - WA

Computer Skills

  • Zoom
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Google Drive Suite
  • Mac OS

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Restaurant Manager

Freo Trading Pty Ltd
07.2023 - Current

Event Manager

Evergreen Life Products Srl
10.2015 - 03.2023

Personal Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer

Evergreen Life Products Srl
10.2015 - 03.2023

Bachelor - Tourism

Università Degli Studi Di Udine

MBA - Tourism Hospitality Leadership, Project Management

Kaplan Business School

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