John P.

About John P.

Event Planning and Production Expert | Former Director at City ExperiencesProven Leader in Hospitality and New Business DevelopmentEvent Planner and Producer with 25+ Years of Experience and Great Client RelationshipsAs a former Director of Special Events at City Experiences, I was responsible for selling and producing outstanding private events and meetings on Alcatraz Island and Hornblower Yachts. I have over 25 years of experience in the event planning and production industry, working with various clients, venues, and vendors to create memorable and successful events.My core competencies include hospitality, new business development, parties, account management, and event logistics. I have a high attention to detail, a calm execution, and a letter-perfect communication style. I value building and maintaining great client relationships, as well as collaborating with and leading teams of event professionals. My mission is to deliver exceptional event services that exceed expectations and delight guests. I am looking for a new opportunity to leverage my skills and expertise in a leadership or management role in the event planning and production industry.

Experience

1. Business Development Specialist

   Bauer's Intelligent Transportation

   Jan 2024 — Present

   Support corporate, institutional, and event-based transportation programs with a hospitality-first approach focused on responsiveness, professionalism, and service quality.• Coordinate day-to-day service details across operations, dispatch, and client stakeholders to ensure smooth guest movement, accurate scheduling, and polished program delivery.• Prepare reports, spreadsheets, proposals, service summaries, and client-facing materials using Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.• Assist with commuter shuttle and employee transportation programs by organizing service information, supporting communication tied to routes and service levels, and helping maintain rider expectations.• Help plan transportation for meetings, conferences, and special events while maintaining strong relationships through timely follow-through, discretion, and calm problem solving.

Education

• California State University Hayward

  Master of Public Administration

• San Leandro High School

  HS Diploma

  1988 — 1990

• California State University - East Bay

  MPA, Public Administration, Public Mgt.

  1995 — 1997

• California State University - East Bay

  BS, Commercial Recreation, Youth Svcs.

  1990 — 1995

• California State University Hayward

  Bachelor's Degree, Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations

Skills

• Account Management
• Revenue Analysis
• Sales
• Restaurant Management
• Management
• Resorts
• New Business Development
• Event Marketing
• Trade Shows
• Corporate Events
• Hospitality Management
• Hospitality
• Public Relations
• Catering
• Convention Services
• Leadership
• Social Media Marketing
• Marketing
• Hotel Management
• Contract Negotiation
• Weddings
• Banquets
• Restaurants
• Hospitality Industry
• Hotels
• Wedding Planning
• Parties
• Contract Negotiations
• Event Management
• Meeting Planning
• Food & Beverage
• Customer Service
• Business Development
• Incentives
• Event Planning
• Tourism
• Menu Development