Ivana Stoyanova

Graduate in International Hospitality Management and Global Events Management with experience in event sales and operations across luxury venues in Oxford. Experienced in relationship management, end-to-end event administration, and high-volume enquiry handling across weddings, private dining and corporate events. Currently looking for a junior events, operations or live events role within the UK, with interest in sports, music and large-scale event environments.

Private Events Lead Steward - Skoll World Forum

(2026-04)

• Worked directly with the Private Events Manager to support private lunches, dinners, teas and meetings.
• Led and supported other stewards when the manager was unavailable, maintaining smooth operations and clear communication.
• Assisted with guest lists, welcoming and directing attendees, and general event coordination.
• Provided on-the-ground support in a high-profile, confidential event environment, following security, confidentiality, and guest service procedures.

Sales Consultant - Restaurant & Events - The Oxford Collection

(2022-07 - 2023-08)

• Managed end-to-end sales and coordination of private dining, weddings, conferences and group bookings across multiple venues of up to 80 guests.
• Acted as the main point of contact from initial enquiry through to event delivery, liaising between departments to ensure smooth execution
• Used Opera, Creventa and hospitality systems to manage rooms, F&B, events sales and revenue
• Processed high-volume inquiries via phone and email (40-60 daily), maintaining strong client relationships and conducting venue show-rounds.
• Handled all contracted event administration; acted as the dedicated event or wedding planner/sales manager for weddings and corporate events.

Food and Beverage Assistant - BW Plus Oxford, Linton Lodge Hotel

(2022-02 - 2022-04)

• Managed buffet morning service, cash float and bar work, including restocking and maintaining cleanliness standards.

Host - VS Apartments

(2017-01)

Accommodation services business in Bulgaria.

• Manage guest communications, booking logistics, airport transfers and day-to-day administrative tasks for short-term holiday accommodation.

MSc - Global Events Management - Oxford Brookes University (2026)

BSc (Hons) - International Hospitality Management - Oxford Brookes University (2024)

31 "Ivan Vazov" Languages and Management High School, Sofia (2020)