Salve Escalante

Salve Escalante 1964-A Natividad St. Tramo, Libertad, Pasay City (-- PERSONAL SUMMARY: Results-driven and resourceful event management professional with 9+ years’ experience in organizing and managing small and large events both Corporate and Mixed Martial Arts (MMA). Highly personable and efficient event organizer with an ability to work independently in a changing and multi-tasking environment with numerous and competing deadlines. Having a strong customer service orientation and delivery focus and active commitment to continuous improvement and quality standards. Excellent communication skills and comfortable working in a fast paced, hands-on, growth oriented work environment. Currently looking for a Managerial/Supervisory Position that offers variety and the opportunity to develop both personally and professionally. AREA OF EXPERTISE – – – – – Event Logistics Delegate Management Pre-event Meetings Vendor Coordination Third Party Services – – – – – Event Reporting Bill Generation Budgeting Site Inspection Event Promotion – – – – – Managing Supplies Media Relationships Client Relationships Timeline Development Progress Reporting PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE TROPICAL PRODUCTIONS INC. - PACIFIC XTREME COMBAT Event & Logistics Manager October 15, 2013 – December 5, 2016 • Handles pre-event preparations including but not limited to:  Venue Booking  Venue Layout  Engage vendors and service providers to ensure timely event arrangements  Site Staffing (Security, Ushers, Ticket Takers, GAB Permit, Logistics, Vendors, Medical Team, etc.) • Secure necessary government permits (Mayor’s Permit, GAB Permit, Police Clearance, etc.) • Prepares GAB Letters (Letter to Chairman, Immigration, TV Rights, Ticketing, etc.) • Prepares overall event budget, finalize and manage the budget • Sources out and monitor ticket vendors • Handles Pocket Events (Press Conference, Open Work out, Primer Shoot and Weigh-in) preparations including but not limited to securing of venue, schedule, guest list, transportation of attendees • Secures fulfillment of production and sponsorship requirements • Media Management includes but not limited to media invites for pocket event, press release dispatch, media briefing and media accreditations • Leads on-ground event coordination from ingress to egress • Prepares post-event reports for internal management and sponsors/partners • Generate new cash or trade sponsors/partners • Liase and monitor TV5 Sponsorship and AD Sales • Prepares pre-event presentation for potential and existing sponsors/partners • Prepares post-event reports for internal management and sponsors/partners • Prepares Press Release and Marketing calendar for the following (TV, Radio, Print, Digital) • Procurement and Production of event collaterals • Procurement for merchandise items and other requirements for Philippines Office and Guam Office (TPI Guam, IWS and Midpac) • Project based Event Manager for Miller Philippines handling Brand Launch, Pop- up events and Turn up the Nights events HEALTHWAY MEDICAL, INC. Marketing Specialist July 14, 2006 – October 17, 2013 • Handles Tri-media advertisement placement, including billboards and in-store radio ads, Clinic LED ads, digital frame ads, magazines, community ads and other forms of promotions • Selling of Clinic LEDs airtime to partners and interested advertisers • Handles the company’s corporate give-aways, sourcing of items and suppliers • Handles the company’s photoshoot for stock photos, sourcing of models, photographers, venue, permits and logistics • Handles the company’s over-all visibility and promotion in terms of ad placement featuring different push products of the company • Design Health Bulletin and MD Directory List using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator • Supervise deliverables of Creative Art Designer • Handles the company’s InfoTXT System for Text Blast. (Editing, updating, and importing of database) • Handles the TV guesting and interview with Healthway Doctors and Healthway facilities. initiate and proposed health topic to contact segment producer. • Develop PR writing brief for articles and activities with 3rd party PR agency • Dispatch articles to newspapers/magazine editors; ensure constant communication with media contacts from print and TV EQUITABLE PCIBANK – Green Hills Branch (Clearing Hub) Clearing Staff December 2005 – May 2006 Standard Insurance Co., Inc. – Caloocan Branch Branch EDP August 2004 – November 2005 Cyber City Teleservices – Clark field, Pampanga Customer Service Representative /Inbound Call April 2003 – October 2003 Aldy Marketing – Cebu City Data Encoder November 2002 – January 2003 Proclesia International School Computer Teacher September 2002–November 2002 China Banking Corporation Internship, New Accounts October 2001–December 2001 EDUCATION- ST. MARY’S COLLEGE OF CATBALOGAN Bachelor of Science in Computer Science - SAMAR STATE UNIVERSITY Highschool Diploma SEMINARS ATTENDED May 2012 Certificate of Attendance Staff Development Program Healthway Medical and Genesis 1 March 2010 Differentiate or Disappear! Time Tested Strategies to Outperform Your Competitors Wong and Berstein Group October 2007 6th Marketing Metrics Mansmith & Fielders, Inc. PERSONAL BACKGROUND Born on July 4, 1981 in Davao City, Philippines. Fluent in English, Filipino and Waray. Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office applications and other related programs like Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator and video editing programs. Spontaneous, Adaptable, Dedicated, and Goal-oriented. Works well even under time pressure. Has a good analytical and interpersonal skill. Interests: Mixed Martial Arts, travel and cooking. US Visa Holder (Multiple Entry) REFERENCES Available upon request.