Kate Calderon

Experience

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  Walt Disney World

  Mar 2008 - Jan 2010

  Merchandise

  Enhanced the Disney experience for guests through exceptional customer service and demonstration of Disney traditionsOrganization of store set-ups and provided guidance to guests throughout the parks

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  UCF Knight-Thon

  Mar 2009 - Mar 2010

  Special Events Coordinator

  Executive board member of UCF’s largest student run philanthropy to raise over $62,000 for the Children’s Miracle Network of the Greater Orlando Area Successfully coordinated fundraising events, Knight-Thon Poker Tournament and Annual Date Auction resulting in highest donations ever receivedStage manager at final 13.1 hour event with over 450 attendees to ensure fluidity within schedule and organization with stage/AV equipment

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  University of Central Florida, Student Union, Event Services

  Jul 2009 - Mar 2012

  Work alongside the Office of Student Involvement and Orientation Services to organize and execute their meetings and events throughout the yearCoordinate all logistics including dates, times, locations, set-ups and catering for over 400 Student Organizations with events as large as 1000 attendeesHelp manage all reservable space and diagram construction through MeetingMatrix® International, EMS® Event Management Systems, and Velocity Payment System Work closely with over 400 Student Organizations, 200 UCF Departments, and public clients to schedule and organize details of their events throughout the yearCoordinate large scale events with up to 500 people with minimal supervision including catering, establishing good rapport and maintaining communication with clientsMeetingMatrix® International, EMS® Event Management Systems, and Velocity Payment System skills

  • Event Planner

    Dec 2011 - Mar 2012

  • Event Services Assistant

    Jul 2009 - Dec 2011
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  Hello! Destination Management

  Feb 2012 - now

  Maintain vendor relations by working closely with Orlando suppliers to streamline the proposal and contracting process as well as gather information for an internal Resource File, update vendor insurance information, and manage sites for the Sales Team for further education on existing and new opportunities to offer clientsProvide ideas and solutions for venue and activity recommendations for the Sales Team based on parameters provided by the clientCoordinate and monitor the completion of the internal and web tariff for regular use by the Orlando Sales Team and house accounts including cost sheets and write-upsResponsible for training and education of 17 Sales Coordinators in addition to providing daily support with work load and growth in knowledge on product offerings available for clients Show less

  • Vice President, National Director of Creative Services

    Feb 2022 - now

  • Executive Producer / Department Director

    Jul 2018 - Feb 2022

  • Event Designer

    Jan 2016 - Jul 2018

  • Account Manager

    Sept 2014 - Jan 2016

  • Product Development Manager

    Nov 2012 - Aug 2014

  • Sales Coordinator

    Feb 2012 - Nov 2012