Sophia Catandella

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location of Sophia CatandellaNorth Charleston, South Carolina, United States
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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Event Coordinator

  • Education

    • Lim college

      2011 - 2015
      Bachelor of business administration (b.b.a.) fashion merchandising
    • Fairfield warde high school

      2007 - 2011
    • London college of fashion

      2014 - 2014
      Bachelor of business administration (b.b.a.) management
  • Experience

    • Williamson pr & showroom

      Nov 2012 - Jan 2013
      Pr/sales intern

      • Assisted in design and organization for the showroom and merchandise.• Researched to maximize client revenue by updating press books and press clippings.• Staffed special events such as the D&A tradeshow.• Track and manage editorial samples via FashionGPS.

    • Vpr

      Jun 2014 - Dec 2014
      Freelance public relations assistant

      •Merchandized and maintained the organization of the showroom for celebrity and stylist seeding.•Tracked and managed editorial samples via Excel and Mayvien.•Constructed 10-20 pitches per season to publications for client’s new collections.

    • Xo group inc.

      Dec 2014 - May 2015
      Community/social media intern

      - Schedule social posts- Monitor and flag on-site community issues/social replies- Handle and coordinate customer service issues- Assist in social contests- Collect data for reporting

    • Exposure

      May 2015 - Jan 2016
      Freelance/pr showroom assistant

      •Track inventory and incoming and outgoing shipments.•Managed front desk administrative/office management duties.•Coordinated and monitored all samples and sample requests via FashionGPS.•Monitor, collect and file media clips to create weekly/monthly reports of our clients’ reach across all publications and update editorial clippings.

    • Rec hospitality

      Jan 2016 - Apr 2016
      Reservations specialist

      -Organize and maintain all OpenTable Reservations-Provide excellent customer service to make guests feel welcome-Help waiters with busing, food running, etc. when needed-Manage event requests for various kinds of private parties-Monitor all Waitlist guests

    • The butter group

      Apr 2016 - Mar 2020

      •Managed budget and billing for vendors using QuickBooks and prepared sensitive financial contracts based on budget•Led the scheduling and organization of tours for prospective clients at 1OAK NY and Up & Down•Respond to all in-bound inquiries and generate my own leads •Oversaw event staffing schedules and managed all event logistics•Ensured an end-to-end consistent and quality experience for clients •Analytic reports for daily/weekly/monthly/yearly bookings to forecast revenue.•Negotiate table prices with clients and brought up nightly sales by 15-20%. •Maintained and facilitated the integration to NightPro for 1Oak NY, Up and Down, and 1Oak LA.•Entered all promo and DJ invoices into QuickBooks and cut their weekly paychecks. •Managed inventory for the office and placed supply orders•Maintained CEO’s travel arrangements- hotels, cars, flights, etc. •Assisted in answering emails and phones•Organized and kept personal and work calendar for the CEO and scheduled and attended all meetings

      • Event Coordinator

        Apr 2018 - Mar 2020
      • CRM Revenue/Promotional Coordinator

        Dec 2016 - Apr 2018
      • Executive Assistant

        Apr 2016 - Nov 2016
    • Bond events

      Sept 2019 - Apr 2020
      Sales and marketing manager

      •Led strategic digital marketing / sales campaign to cultivate partnerships and incentives to promote the grand opening of ‘The Library’, a historical and innovative corporate event space in San Francisco•Drove and fostered 5 new business opportunities resulting in $250,000 in earned revenue•Facilitated weekly staff meetings to define short and long-term strategic goals, plan initiatives, and discuss results•Managed client relationships and communication outreach regarding openings, tours, budget planning, and logistics•Directed the planning and execution of large events within first few months of opening, totaling 1,000+ attendees Show less

    • The curvy fashionista

      Aug 2020 - Jul 2022
      Account executive

      • Responsible for new business by utilizing sales/probing techniques by researching the plus size industry• Maintain good client relationships and understanding their unique needs • Manage and create social media content and outreach• Present client ideas, information, and needs to the Director of Business Development • Manage, renew, and renegotiate terms with existing clients • Create pitches and presentations for potential clients via Canva

    • Hailee grace

      Apr 2021 - Jun 2024
      Retail sales manager

      • Responsible for all aspects of training, visual marketing/merchandising, and scheduling• Analyze sale trends and reports and understand competitive markets• Attend LA fashion week to meet with vendors and purchase merchandise for upcoming seasons• Coordinate and track inventory shipments• Oversee phones, emails, and messages via social media• Manage store owner’s business schedule- flights, hotels, vendor meetings• Greet customer and provide excellent customer service to ensure a great shopping experience• Implemented instore events that drove sales up by 20% Show less

    • Volentum

      Jun 2021 - now
      Event coordinator

      • Manage daily schedule including meetings and travel• Handle administrative tasks including email management and follow-ups• Manage our CRM database, GHL (High Octane)• Act as the point of contact for all internal and external communications• Prepare reports and materials for meetings and events• Served as the primary point of contact for clients, vendors, and internal teams, ensuring clear communication and efficient problem-solving• Planned and executed 6+ events annually, including corporate meeting and large-scale conferences, ensuring seamless logistics Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications