
Ismael Diva

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About me
Senior Creative Manager specializing in event planning and innovative program concepts
Education

University of Nevada-Las Vegas
2013 - 2018Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Management, Concentration in Meetings and Events Management Hospitality Administration/ManagementTau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity- Chapter President- Chapter Vice President- Philanthropy Chair- Recruitment Chair- Social Chair
Experience

JusCollege
Jan 2015 - Oct 2017Sales Operations Manager
Jul 2017 - Oct 2017Regional Events Coordinator
Nov 2016 - Jul 2017Community Specialist
Jun 2015 - Nov 2016Operations Intern
Jan 2015 - May 2015

TWI Group
Dec 2017 - Apr 2018Project Management Intern
ACCESS Destination Services
Aug 2018 - Mar 2020Sales CoordinatorTeam Support Work in tandem with Sales Managers to create winning proposals Primarily responsible for the execution of program proposal and budget development, in collaboration with the Sales Managers and Creative Development Manage all vendor bookings/ holds during the sales process Build, maintain and/ or establish industry supplier knowledge and relationships for all products Ongoing management of all proposal templates and vendor pricing grids Actively pursue new ideas and creative program concepts Develop creative write-ups for new products when needed Support sales marketing efforts – client familiarization trips, hotel drop-offs, gifts, etc. Manage site inspection process in conjunction with Sales and Creative teams – agendas, gifts, vendor/ venue bookings, transportation Salesforce database management Build leads & opportunities while cross referencing preferred hotel definite bookings Manage local vendor profiles to include Certificate of Insurance, signed vendor agreement, and appropriate contacts Show less

Access
Jun 2021 - now Oversee and collaborate with creative associates to create winning proposals that effectively address the clients’ goals and purpose of their meeting while efficiently managing proposal deadlines Execute content strategy for large-scale projects and bid situations; be a consultative partner to the sales and operations teams Proposal Development to include creative content that creates deliverables that effectively address the clients’ goals and purpose of their meeting, focusing on larger opportunities. Develop comprehensive, unique, and intriguing program concepts for a variety of client needs, specializing in décor, entertainment, food and beverage Produce fresh, innovative work that translates complex ideas into compelling print materials and digital experiences for visually sophisticated audiences Execute site visits for opportunities the division is involved in, including attending site visits and arranging client gifts Create internal marketing campaigns for Hotel Partnerships that translate marketing objectives across business units into clear and motivating creative strategies Assist the Director, Creative Program Design on departmental projects Build and maintain industry supplier knowledge and relationships for products and services Researching industry trends and effectively implementing them into new and fresh concepts Effectively communicate with suppliers, manage vendor bookings/holds, and maintain updated vendor information in our Salesforce database Execute proposal budgets using strategic and competitive pricing Develop creative write-ups for new products and services when needed Act as a coach and mentor to creative associates Show less Oversee and collaborate with creative associates to create winning proposals that effectively address the clients’ goals and purpose of their meeting while efficiently managing proposal deadlines Execute content strategy for large-scale projects and bid situations; be a consultative partner to the sales and operations teams Proposal Development to include creative content that creates deliverables that effectively address the clients’ goals and purpose of their meeting, focusing on larger opportunities. Develop comprehensive, unique, and intriguing program concepts for a variety of client needs, specializing in décor, entertainment, food and beverage Produce fresh, innovative work that translates complex ideas into compelling print materials and digital experiences for visually sophisticated audiences Execute site visits for opportunities the division is involved in, including attending site visits and arranging client gifts Create internal marketing campaigns for Hotel Partnerships that translate marketing objectives across business units into clear and motivating creative strategies Assist the Associate Director, Creative Program Design on departmental projects Build and maintain industry supplier knowledge and relationships for products and services Researching industry trends and effectively implementing them into new and fresh concepts Effectively communicate with suppliers, manage vendor bookings/holds, and maintain updated vendor information in our Salesforce database Execute proposal budgets using strategic and competitive pricing Develop creative write-ups for new products and services when needed Act as a coach and mentor to creative associates Show less Work in tandem with Account Executives and Sales Managers to create winning proposals Primarily responsible for the execution of program proposal and budget development, in collaboration with the Sales Managers and Creative Development Manage all vendor bookings/ holds during the sales process Build, maintain and/ or establish industry supplier knowledge and relationships for all products Ongoing management of all proposal templates and vendor pricing grids Actively pursue new ideas and creative program concepts Develop creative write-ups for new products when needed Support sales marketing efforts – client familiarization trips, hotel drop-offs, gifts, etc. Manage site inspection process in conjunction with Sales and Creative teams – agendas, gifts, vendor/ venue bookings, transportation Salesforce database management Build leads & opportunities while cross referencing preferred hotel definite bookings Manage local vendor profiles to include Certificate of Insurance, signed vendor agreement, and appropriate contacts Show less Team Support Work in tandem with Account Executives and Sales Managers to create winning proposals Primarily responsible for the execution of program proposal and budget development, in collaboration with the Sales Managers and Creative Development Manage all vendor bookings/ holds during the sales process Build, maintain and/ or establish industry supplier knowledge and relationships for all products Ongoing management of all proposal templates and vendor pricing grids Actively pursue new ideas and creative program concepts Develop creative write-ups for new products when needed Support sales marketing efforts – client familiarization trips, hotel drop-offs, gifts, etc. Manage site inspection process in conjunction with Sales and Creative teams – agendas, gifts, vendor/ venue bookings, transportation Salesforce database management Build leads & opportunities while cross referencing preferred hotel definite bookings Manage local vendor profiles to include Certificate of Insurance, signed vendor agreement, and appropriate contacts Show less
Senior Creative Manager
Jul 2023 - nowCreative Manager
Feb 2022 - Jul 2023Senior Creative Associate
Aug 2021 - Feb 2022Creative Associate
Jun 2021 - Aug 2021
Licenses & Certifications

ServSafe Food Handler
ServSafe CertifiedApr 2020
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