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ANA SOFIA CALDAS

London

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work history

Junior Events Manager

HubHub
London
12.2024 - Current
  • Manage all event inquiries, responding promptly to emails and providing tailored quotes for venue hire.
  • Plan, coordinate, and host events for both internal members and external clients, ensuring seamless execution.
  • Oversee event logistics, including venue setup, audiovisual requirements, and vendor coordination.
  • Draft and process contracts, invoices, and event agreements, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
  • Coordinate catering services, liaising with trusted suppliers to meet diverse client needs.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for clients, providing excellent customer service and troubleshooting any on-the-day issues.
  • Maintain and grow relationships with clients, fostering repeat business and referrals.
  • Track event performance, gather feedback, and implement improvements for future events.
  • Manage event budgets, ensuring cost-effective solutions while maintaining high standards.

Guest Experience Supervisor

Theatre Royal Drury Lane/LW Theatres
London
09.2022 - 09.2024
  • Leading a high-performing team in delivering exceptional 5* customer service at a prestigious West End Theatre
  • Managing all operations on an assigned auditorium level, including supervising staff, ensuring adherence to duties and safety protocols and conducting performance reviews for team members
  • Proactively addressing guest feedback and issues promptly while motivating the team to achieve sales targets
  • Onboarding new staff and facilitating return to work processes for employees returning from leave
  • Certified First Aider.

Guest Experience Team Member (Wayfinder/Accessibility Host)

Theatre Royal Drury Lane/LW Theatres
London
08.2021 - 09.2022
  • Welcomed and assisted guests with accessibility needs, providing tours of the facility, escorting them to their seats, and ensuring their comfort during the performance
  • Performed various theatre duties as required such as Ticket Checks, Bag Checks, In-Seat Service, Bar, Kiosk, Buggy Park and Cloakroom
  • Cover Supervisor.

Operations Coordinator

Just Eat Takeaway.com
London
01.2021 - 08.2021
  • Coordinated daily operations and drivers at Just Eat's London Hub, ensuring the smooth execution of delivery services
  • Proactively resolved issues hindering food deliveries, optimizing efficiency and enhancing customer satisfaction
  • Managed inventory and all administrative tasks, including handling incoming communication via phone calls, emails, and messages and in-person driver queries
  • Facilitated the comprehensive onboarding process for new staff members, both online and in-person, and managed all related contract administration
  • Supervised all drivers at the hub and on the map, adjusting shifts to meet operational demands effectively.

Front of House Assistant

Adelphi Theatre/LW Theatres
London
10.2018 - 07.2020
  • Provided exceptional customer service in a high-paced environment as part of a dynamic team at a renowned West End Theatre.

Education

Bachelor of Arts: Theatre -

Universidade do Minho

ERASMUS Exchange Programme: Drama/Contemporary Theatre and Performance -

Manchester Metropolitan University

Skills

  • English
  • Portuguese
  • Spanish (Intermediate)
  • Microsoft Office
  • Video Editing
  • Canva


Certifications

 Project Management, Google, 2024


Content Creation: Strategy and Tools, LinkedIn, 2024


Essential Skills for Social Media Managers, LinkedIn, 2024


The Fundamentals of Digital Marketing, Google, 2020






Timeline

Junior Events Manager

HubHub
12.2024 - Current

Guest Experience Supervisor

Theatre Royal Drury Lane/LW Theatres
09.2022 - 09.2024

Guest Experience Team Member (Wayfinder/Accessibility Host)

Theatre Royal Drury Lane/LW Theatres
08.2021 - 09.2022

Operations Coordinator

Just Eat Takeaway.com
01.2021 - 08.2021

Front of House Assistant

Adelphi Theatre/LW Theatres
10.2018 - 07.2020

Bachelor of Arts: Theatre -

Universidade do Minho

ERASMUS Exchange Programme: Drama/Contemporary Theatre and Performance -

Manchester Metropolitan University
ANA SOFIA CALDAS