Elena Mineo

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San Diego, California, United States

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About me
Events & Communications Coordinator, BIA San Diego
Education
- San Diego State University
  2016 - 2021
  Bachelor of Science - BS Hospitality and Tourism Management, Emphasis in Meetings and Event Operations and Management
  Activities and Societies: SPARC Student Organization, Marketing Specialist Jan 2020 - May 2021SPARC (Student & Professional Association Relations Committee) is a faculty and student led program that bridges the gap between students in SDSU's Hospitality and Tourism Management program and the San Diego area's industry professionals. As the organization's Marketing Specialist, I introduced SPARC to students throughout SDSU to link them with industry leaders for future connections. I also created the organization's new logo that is branded across SDSU as well… Show more Jan 2020 - May 2021SPARC (Student & Professional Association Relations Committee) is a faculty and student led program that bridges the gap between students in SDSU's Hospitality and Tourism Management program and the San Diego area's industry professionals. As the organization's Marketing Specialist, I introduced SPARC to students throughout SDSU to link them with industry leaders for future connections. I also created the organization's new logo that is branded across SDSU as well as being the symbol that these professional associations connect with the organization. The logo I created can be found below. Show less
Experience
- Rx Smart Gear
  May 2013 - Sept 2013
  Product Builder
  • Manufactured ergonomic custom jump ropes for CrossFit users • Branded and assisted in selling RX products at CrossFit events across San Diego County • Assisted customers in their fitness needs and finding the right equipment for their day to day sports related activities
- Farmer's Table Neighborhood Eatery
  May 2018 - Dec 2018
  Hostess
  • Established a welcoming environment for customers• Juggled phone-in and walk-in patrons simultaneously • Managed table placement for 150+ reservations per night • Created efficient seating allocations for guests to increase service turnover by 15% each night
- San Diego State University
  Aug 2019 - Dec 2019
  Teaching Assistant
  Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism Management • Functioned as the liaison between the professor and the 150+ students enrolled in the course • Some of my roles included grading, assisting students, giving small lectures and being an overall guide for students in the Hospitality and Tourism Management program
- San Diego State University
  Aug 2020 - Dec 2020
  Teaching Assistant
  Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM) Social Media Program Teaching Assistant• Functioned as the social media director for the HTM program's theme weeks throughout the semester• Helped increase engagement on the schools Instagram page• Created innovative social media campaigns for students to follow during each theme week throughout the semester
- SD Meetings & Events
  Jan 2021 - Dec 2021
  Communication with clients, attendees, & speakers for pre, present, & post event logistics Established and maintained relationships with vendors and venues Coordination of technical aspects during day-of-event with clientele and internal team Distribution of administrative event details (invitations, emails, reminders) Directed & assisted in virtual & in-person conferences for large corporations of over 350+ attendeesLive event support during virtual & in-person events Maintained a working knowledge of the needs of a wide variety of corporate and social events Show less
  - Marketing Coordinator
    Jan 2021 - Dec 2021
  - Events Coordinator
    Jan 2021 - Dec 2021
- Building Industry Association of San Diego
  Dec 2021 - now
  Construction of Communications/ Marketing role for the organization Facilitation of BIA rebrand from beginning to end including new logo, website, copy content, style & branding guide Worked with an outsourced company on creation and implementation of BIA rebrand through the entire projectCrafted a quarterly magazine to be sent to 5,000+ BIA members with member content and business information to stay informed Continual creation & implementation of each edition of the BIA magazine each quarter Production of all BIA San Diego marketing collateral pieces (inward & outward facing) Oversee & maintain the entirety of BIA website on a daily basis Daily operations of all social media platforms Creation & implementation of social media content including monthly content calendar & social media campaigns focused on specific topics related to BIA Development strategies and management of marketing communications Creation and implementation of email campaigns sent out daily to 5,000+ members Show less Management of on-site execution for events including scheduling, registration, sponsorships, coordinating invoices with Accounting Department, day-of event logistics, post event logistics, setup and breakdown of events Management and creation of marketing and promotional materials for all BIA events (flyers, registration pages, social media, marketing eblasts, newsletters, magazines) Creation and implementation of event agendas, timelines, and checklists for staff and speakers Coordination of event management including vendor contracts, catering, and venue management Event research for specific BIA San Diego events on a daily basis- keeping in mind the budget, attendee requirements, and scope of event Experience in a variety of different corporate and social events including gala dinner of 500+ attendees, award shows, golf tournaments, trade shows, food festivals, networking and educational eventsCommunication directly with 5,000+ BIA members to ensure client satisfaction for events Show less
  - Communications Coordinator
    Sept 2022 - now
  - Event Coordinator
    Dec 2021 - now
Licenses & Certifications
- Delphi Sales and Catering Manager Systems
  Newmarket, an Amadeus company
  Oct 2020