Jasmin Leonardo

Conference and Event Coordination Professional with 10+ years of experience supporting the planning, logistics, and execution of corporate events, conferences, meetings, and hospitality functions. Experienced in vendor coordination, timeline management, event documentation, client communications, operational logistics, and cross functional collaboration. Recognized for strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to successfully manage multiple projects while delivering exceptional event experiences.

Founder & Senior Event Planning Coordinator at Significant Affair (2016-11 – Present)

• Manage client records, contracts, invoices, and business documentation while maintaining accuracy and confidentiality.
• Prepare timelines, proposals, budgets, banquet event orders, and operational reports to support successful event execution.
• Serve as the primary liaison between clients, venues, vendors, and event personnel, ensuring clear communication and timely follow-up.
• Supervise and coordinate teams of 8-40 staff members, assigning responsibilities and monitoring event operations from setup through breakdown.
• Oversee logistics, scheduling, vendor coordination, and on-site execution for weddings, corporate functions, and social events.
• Coordinated event logistics including registrations, venue coordination, hotel accommodations, transportation, and vendor management.
• Process payments, track financial transactions, and maintain organized business records.
• Resolve client and operational issues efficiently while maintaining exceptional customer service standards in fast paced environments.
• Managed event timelines, planning checklists, task trackers, and operational documentation to ensure successful execution.
• Collaborate with clients, venues, vendors, and cross functional teams to support conferences, meetings, and special events.
• Coordinated event material, décor, signage, floor plans, and event assets while maintaining strict deadlines and quality standards.

Senior Lead event Coordinator at Elite Celebrations (2021-01 – Present)

• Serve as lead coordinator for weddings, corporate functions, galas, and private events at premier and exclusive Central Florida venues.
• Manage event-day operations, vendor coordination, clients' communications, and guest experience.
• Prepare and distribute timelines, floor plans, vendor instructions, and operational documents.
• Conduct final meetings and confirmations with vendors and clients to ensure all event details are executed accurately.
• Supervise event teams and coordinate setup, event execution, and breakdown procedures.
• Coordinated events for high-profile and celebrity clients, ensuring exceptional service, discretion, and flawless execution and event logistics.
• Maintain professional communication with clients, venues and vendor partners while representing the company brand.
• Resolve event day issues quickly and efficiently while maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction.

Event Coordinator at Longwood Events and Weddings (2015-01 – 2018-12)

• Scheduled and conducted clients' consultations, follow-up meetings, and planning appointments to review contracts, event details, and service expectations.
• Created detailed event estimates, proposals, and budgets tailored to clients' needs while maintaining accurate records and documentation.
• Processed clients' payments and maintain accurate records with a high level of accuracy and professionalism.
• Coordinated event logistics, vendor communications, delivery schedules, and operational timelines to ensure successful event execution.
• Conducted venue walkthroughs and site inspection to evaluate event spaces and assist clients with planning decisions.
• Prepared contracts, event documentation, floor plans, and BEOs to support event operations.
• Assisted with showroom presentations and event design consultations to help client visualize and event décor and layouts.

Banquet Server at Cocktails Catering (2015-01 – 2017-12)

• Assisted with the setup and breakdown of weddings, corporate events, conventions, and private functions, ensuring venues were prepared according to client specifications and company standards.
• Delivered exceptional guest service for events ranging from 50-1000 attendees while maintaining professionalism and attention to details in fast paced environments.
• Designed and setup buffets stations to ensure attractive presentation, efficient guest flow, and compliance with food service and hospitality standards.
• Collaborated with event managers, catering staff, venue personnel, and vendors to support seamless event execution and timely service delivery.
• Assisted in training and mentoring new team members on service procedures, event setup, guest interaction, and company expectations.
• Demonstrated flexibility by supporting multiple departments and resolving operational challenges to maintain event timelines and guest satisfaction.
• Maintained cleanliness, organization, and presentation standards throughout event service while ensuring a positive guest experience.

Snow Tubing Patrol at Gaylord Palms Resort (2014-11 – 2015-12)

• Assisted with the opening operations of a new seasonal attraction, ensuring guest safety and adherence to operation procedures.
• Provided guest assistance, manage attraction flow, and delivered exceptional customer service while supporting high volume attendance.

Bachelors of Science in Hospitality & Event Management – University of Central Florida (2016-06)