Rocco Gonzalez

About Rocco Gonzalez

As my career in special events and marketing continues to grow and expand, I am further reminded of how deep my passion for this industry extends. I have always been a leader by nature and as I continue to branch out and take on new aspects and responsibilities I can’t help but become excited with the idea of developing myself and those around me into the premiere individuals of this industry. When setting up my special events it is my sincere empathy and vision that leads me to produce the most highly acclaimed and unforgettable experiences for my clients. I have an innate ability to really see beyond a venue in its most basic form and capture the true essence and vitality of what possibilities lay within each individual function. My greatest joy come from meeting with my clients, hearing their ideas, then taking the venues that I’m given and transforming them beyond all imagination, to see the surprise and pleasure in my clients faces. Ultimately I seek to develop myself and those around me into an elite network within our industry. I want to create unforgettable memories and events for those who would not have been able to experience such things had it not been for my talents and visions. I want to look back at my accomplishments and be proud to have my name associated with every event I do and know that I gave all my clients everything they ever deserved.Specialties: Brand Awareness through Marketing & Advertising Planning and Executing Large Events all over the WorldHigh Level Executive EventsBuilding and Maintaining Client Relationships Event Sales & CateringManage Event Calendar, Timelines and Even BudgetsStaff Mentoring NetworkingMenu Design Site SelectionContract NegotiationVendor Management

Experience

1. Aws Global Events, Amer Summits Program Contractor

   Amazon Web Services (AWS)

   Feb 2026 — Present · Las Vegas, NV, US

   Lead AWS DC and LA Summits attendees)* Own end-to-end execution, aligning events with business priorities across Commercial and Public Sector audiences* Partner with C-suite and senior stakeholders to align event delivery with strategic growth objectives* Oversee event budgets, logistics, and agency partnerships, including keynote production, event, and general contractor teams* Drive cross-functional alignment across core workstreams, including Content, Expo, Registration, Demand Generation, Legal, and Signage* Ensure flawless execution, cohesive messaging, and adherence to AWS brand standards* Re-engaged with AWS in a contractor capacity to support two of the largest U.S. Summits within the AWS Americas portfolio

Education

• University of Nevada-Las Vegas

  Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management

  1999 — 2004

Skills

• Marketing Strategy
• Social Media
• Entertainment
• Sales Presentations
• Social Networking
• Sales
• Social Media Marketing
• Tourism
• Yield Management
• Event Planning
• Coordinating Events
• Live Events
• Hiring
• Restaurant Management
• Training
• Delphi
• Revenue Analysis
• Pre-Opening
• Private Events
• Food & Beverage
• Micros
• Hospitality
• Food Service
• Hotel Management
• Wedding Planning
• Parties
• Event Management
• Public Relations
• Meeting Planning
• Banquets
• Leisure
• Catering
• Banquet Operations
• Incentives
• Hotels
• Menu Development
• Convention Services
• Resorts
• Fine Dining
• Team Building