Mina PalivanEvent and Promotion

Passion.Expectation.Results.

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Mission Provide strong management and organizational skills with the ability to

multi-task and ensure successful and positive event outcomes. Deliver exemplary communication skills at all levels to facilitate a cohesive

and productive team environment. Execute prompt and proactive problem solving to ensure successful event

outcomes. Instill high energy and heightened passion to ensure expectations are

attained and potential is maximized. Produce flawless events and deliver superior results within budget. Create a unique and memorable consumer experience through quality on-

premise experiential events. Ultimately, increase sales and brand awareness.

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Over 10 years of professional experience encompassing the following positions: Graphic Designer, Brand Ambassador, Sales and Marketing Representative, and Special Events and Promotional Manager.

Areas of expertise Strong management, sales, marketing, and customer service skills. Proactive leader with strong team building skills. Excellent presentation abilities. Creative problem solver. Hiring, recruiting, and training expertise. Outstanding client, interpersonal, and networking skills. Excellent product merchandising/display techniques. Exemplary record keeper and budget management. Excellent communication skills. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Photoshop, Illustrator,

PageMaker, and QuarkXpress.

Expertise and Qualifications

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Strategic GroupNorthern California Field Manager(Special Events and Promotional Manager)

U.S. ConceptsNorthern California Event Manager(Special Events and Promotional Manager)

Moet Hennessy USAIndependent Contractor/On-Site Manager

Pangea AgencyNorthern California Field Manager(Special Events and Promotional Manager)

Horizon Beverages CompanyBudweiser Marketing RepresentativeContemporary Marketing Team

Experience

Multimedia DesignGraphic Designer

Primo AngeliGraphic Design Intern

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Industry-Leading Event Agencies, Wine and Spirits Company, BeverageCompany, and Design Firms.

Vodka Belvedere Chopin

Cognac and Liqueur Hennessy Navan Grand Marnier

Rum and Whiskey 10 Cane Rum Ardbeg

Wine and Champagne Moet and Chandon, Veuve Clicquot, Dom Perignon Casa Lapostolle, Domaine Chandon

Wine and Spirits Brand Training

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Education Bachelor of Arts in Industrial Arts emphasis in graphic design

Sales and Marketing Special Events Promotions Display set-up/Merchandising Customer service

Software Applications Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat Exchange, Quark Xpress, and

PageMaker

Education and Training

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Resources

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25 well-trained, high image Brand Ambassadors possessing the experience and the knowledge of various wine and spirits brands who are immediately available to execute events.

Experienced and well-trained male and female Bartenders and bar Backs. Various ethnic backgrounds with ages ranging from mid 20’s to late 30’s. Exemplary training on industry wine and spirits brands. Excellent rapport with existing accounts in the Northern California

region; San Francisco, Sacramento, Oakland, San Jose, and Monterey areas.

Documented history of successful event outcomes.

Resources

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Professional Photographers. Full Scale Event Production Companies. Scenic and Prop Rental Company. Existing Account Relationships in the San Francisco Area.

Special Events

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Gordon McCall’s Motorworks Revival Event-Monterey, CA Creatively set-up Moet and Chandon visual displays showcasing Moet and Chandon

marques. Event included luxury cars from the makers of Lexus, Mercedes, Spiker, Rolls Royce and Bentley. Sponsorships included exclusive private jet companies, luxury brand name jewelers such as Breitling, Tiffany & Company, Christie’s, and upscale Frasher Yachts.

Special Events

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Style Festival Pre-Party (CINDA)-San Francisco, CA Week long fashion event showcasing new designers. Creatively set-up Veuve

Clicquot, Chopin, and Navan visual displays at CINDA, a high-end contemporary store.

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Style Festival Pre-Party (CINDA)-San Francisco, CA

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Style Festival VIP Party (XYZ Bar/ W Hotel)-San Francisco, CA Creatively set-up Chopin, Navan, and Veuve Clicquot visual displays. Also,

responsible for the VIP area and gobos set-up, Step and Repeat banner, and back bar product placement.

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The Crocker Museum Event-Sacramento, CA Assisted in the creative set-up of the Veuve Clicquot art display, outside bar

area, and Veuve Clicquot window display.

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Veuve Clicquot Yelloween Event (Crush 29)-Sacramento, CA Creatively set-up Veuve Clicquot Halloween visual displays and assisted the

Brand Manager and distributor Event Manager with the Halloween concept.

On and Off-Premise Promotions

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Belvedere Bottle Service On-Premise Promotional Program. Belvedere Downtown On-Premise Promotional Program. Ardbeg Graffiti On-Premise Promotional Program. 10 Cane Rum Off-Premise Promotional Program. Hennessy Engraving Off-Premise Promotional Program.

Experienced and multi-talented professional with the passion and the vision to exceed expectations and deliver superior results.

Valued resources and creative innovator to ensure successful event outcomes, increase sales and brand awareness.

Ultimately, taking your events to the next level!

Passion.Expectation.Results.

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