# Event & Hospitality Operations Specialist Location[United States](https://jobicy.com/resume-region/united-states.md)Rate, USD Not specifiedWork schedule Full Time, Links—Language skills English, Russian, UkrainianAvailable for Hire Yes [Hire me](#resume-dialog) Save Log in to save ## About me I am an experienced hospitality and event operations professional with over 8 years of expertise across Ukraine and the USA. Throughout my career, I have successfully managed restaurant operations, coordinated large-scale events, and led diverse teams to deliver exceptional guest experiences. My passion lies in creating personalized and aesthetic events that leave lasting impressions. I have planned and executed approximately 100 events, catering to up to 500 guests, managing the full event lifecycle including budgeting, vendor coordination, logistics, and on-site management. I am skilled at vendor negotiation, budget and cost control, and ensuring smooth timelines and scheduling. Currently, I am building a boutique event brand in Sarasota, Florida, focusing on proposals, elopements, and intimate celebrations. I bring strong client communication skills and a keen eye for event styling and décor, ensuring every event is unique and memorable. My background also includes managing high-end restaurants with large teams, organizing themed events and private dinners, and improving workflows and member experiences through process optimization. I am adept at training staff on customer service and conflict resolution to maintain high standards. I am proficient in various tools such as Canva, Trello, Notion, Google Workspace, and CRM systems including AmoCRM, R-Keeper, and Micros. I am committed to continuous learning, as evidenced by my Google Project Management Certificate and a Master’s degree in Hotel, Restaurant & Tourism. ## Professional area ### [Customer Support](https://jobicy.com/resume-category/supporting.md)[Management & Operations](https://jobicy.com/resume-category/management.md)[Marketing](https://jobicy.com/resume-category/marketing.md) ## Skills ### [Canva](https://jobicy.com/resume-skill/canva.md)[Conflict Resolution](https://jobicy.com/resume-skill/conflict-resolution.md)[Content Creation](https://jobicy.com/resume-skill/content-creation.md)[CRM](https://jobicy.com/resume-skill/crm.md)[Customer Service](https://jobicy.com/resume-skill/customer-service.md)[Event Planning](https://jobicy.com/resume-skill/event-planning.md)[Google Workspace](https://jobicy.com/resume-skill/google-workspace.md)[Negotiating](https://jobicy.com/resume-skill/negotiation.md)[Operations Management](https://jobicy.com/resume-skill/operations-management.md)[Process Optimization](https://jobicy.com/resume-skill/process-optimization.md)[Project Management](https://jobicy.com/resume-skill/project-management.md)[Social Media Management](https://jobicy.com/resume-skill/social-media-management.md)[Team Leadership](https://jobicy.com/resume-skill/team-leadership.md)[Team Management](https://jobicy.com/resume-skill/team-management.md)[Trello](https://jobicy.com/resume-skill/trello.md)[Virtual Assistance](https://jobicy.com/resume-skill/virtual-assistance.md) ## Education Sep 2014 - Feb 2020 Master's in Hotel, Restaurant & Tourism @ National University of Food Technology Mar 2025 - Sep 2025 Google Project Management Certificate @ Coursera / Google ## Experience Aug 2021 - May 2024 Education Experience Event & Project Manager @ "For Love" Agency Planned and executed approximately 100 events with up to 500 guests. Managed full event lifecycle including budgeting, vendors, logistics, and on-site management. Created aesthetic, personalized experiences for private clients. Aug 2024 - Aug 2025 Operations Manager @ LA Fitness Managed facility operations, vendor coordination, and a team of 15. Improved workflows and member experience through process optimization. Trained staff on customer service and conflict resolution. 2017 - 2021 Restaurant Manager @ Buddha-Bar Kyiv & KAMA Unique Asia Managed high-end restaurants serving 50–200 guests with a team of approximately 75 employees. Organized themed events and private dinners. Negotiated vendor contracts. ## Recommend this talent ## Related resumes * [![Photo](https://jobicy.com/react/themes/app/images/candidate.png) Senior Full-Stack EngineerBrazilI am a Senior Full-Stack Engineer with more than 20 years of experience building enterprise backend and frontend systems. 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