Alicia Petit

Experience

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  Cabimas Nocturna, C.A

  Feb 2007 - Sept 2011

  Photographer and PR

  Working with clients to discuss the images they require and how they want to use them.Seeking out appropriate photographic subjects and opportunities.Carrying out research and preparation for a shoot.Working in different locations and in different circumstances to get the right image.Using an extensive range of technical equipment, including cameras, lenses, lighting and specialist software.Communicating with photographic subjects, putting them at ease, encouraging them and directing them.Arranging still life objects, products, scenes, props and backgrounds.Purchasing of equipment and stationary for my team, processing invoices and reviewing staff expense claims. Show less

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  Zuliana Television

  Mar 2010 - Feb 2013

  Broadcast Journalist

  Present the afternoon edition of Zuliavisión News Gather information and present it in both written and spoken form through news storiesAnalyze and collect information through various modes such as personal interviews and news briefings to prepare news reports. Monitor daily events locally, nationally and internationally and assist others to gather current events. Prepare reports to keep the public informed about daily happenings. Coordinate with news editor and fellow reporters to develop story ideas for report writing. Maintain relations with all news sources on daily basis to develop story ideas and compile appropriate reports. Show less

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  Seda College Chile

  Sept 2013 - Jun 2017

  -Researching markets to identify opportunities for events;-Liaising with clients to ascertain their precise event requirements;-Producing detailed proposals for events (e.g. timelines, venues, suppliers, legal obligations, staffing and budgets);-Agreeing to, and managing a budget;-Securing and booking a suitable venue or location;-Ensuring insurance, legal, health and safety obligations are adhered to;coordinating venue management, caterers, stand designers, contractors and equipment hire;-Organising facilities for car parking, traffic control, security, first aid, hospitality and the media;-Identifying and securing speakers or special guests;-Planning room layouts and the entertainment programme, scheduling workshops and demonstrations;-Coordinating staffing requirements and staff briefings;-Selling sponsorship/stand/exhibition space to potential exhibitors/partners;-Preparing delegate packs and papers;-Liaising with marketing and PR colleagues to promote the event;-Liaising with clients and designers to create a brand for the event and organising the production of tickets, posters, catalogues and sales brochures, plus social media coverage;-Really listens to students and can provide effective referral to wider support-Design surveys-Create a new customer service system -Create content for Social Mediahttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2RJrBkZ6Og Show less

  • Marketing & Student Support

    Aug 2016 - Jun 2017

  • Social Activities Coordinator/Student Support

    Sept 2013 - Jul 2016
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  Marriott Hotels

  Jul 2017 - Jun 2020

  -Coordinate all activities related to corporate and social events (food services, meetings, special requirements, audiovisual equipment, etc.) and groups in the hotel (reservations and rooming list.)-Manage payments related to events and groups. Deliver charge details and verify account closure and billing in conjunction with the finance team.-Customer service, contract review, planning activity and event follow-up. Creation of Event documents such as BEO, charge detail and instructive. -Maintain a constant and assertive line of communication with all the departments of the Hotel involved in the development of the event and group.-Lead various pre-event and post-events meetings with staff and customer.-Subject Matter Expert - SFA Web Events. BLT Champion. Marriott Lead to Growth Program Participant.-Recognize opportunities to maximize revenue and making up selling. (Acting Team Leader)-Crisis management: Covid-19, Implementation of hygiene, social distancing and protocols for the post pandemic operation in Meeting & Events. -Recognize the contributions of team members.-Teamwork effort to achieve Event Service Survey Goals for Hotel (ESS).-Emphasize guest satisfaction during all department meetings. -Monitor compliance of brand standards. Show less

  • Group Event Coordinator

    Jan 2019 - Jun 2020

  • Guest Relations Supervisor

    Aug 2018 - Dec 2018

  • Guest Relations Clerk

    Jul 2017 - Aug 2018
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  Marriott Miami Dadeland

  Dec 2023 - Jun 2024

  Event Coordinator