I am an ambitious, self-motivated professional with strong interpersonal and organizational skills and a keen ability to multitask challenges and responsibilities. I am a team player with proven problem-solving skills, and I bring innovative solutions and time-management abilities to the table. I strive for excellence in every day’s work, and I am proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. I am bilingual in English and Spanish and adaptable under pressure across multiple projects.

Marielvis Ferrer McKinney

I am an ambitious, self-motivated professional with strong interpersonal and organizational skills and a keen ability to multitask challenges and responsibilities. I am a team player with proven problem-solving skills, and I bring innovative solutions and time-management abilities to the table. I strive for excellence in every day’s work, and I am proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. I am bilingual in English and Spanish and adaptable under pressure across multiple projects.

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I am an ambitious, self-motivated professional with strong interpersonal and organizational skills and a keen ability to multitask challenges and responsibilities. I am a team player with proven problem-solving skills, and I bring innovative solutions and time-management abilities to the table. I strive for excellence in every day’s work, and I am proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. I am bilingual in English and Spanish and adaptable under pressure across multiple projects.

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Language

English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent

Work Experience

Catering Manager / Corporate Events Planner at Compass Group – TIAA Portfolio Account (TIAA Frisco Corporate Center, Frisco, TX)
November 1, 2024 - Present
Lead and manage all on-site corporate catering operations for the TIAA Frisco campus, serving internal clients and executive teams. Communicate directly with corporate clients to gather requirements, align expectations, and deliver elevated services and tailored experiences. Coordinate with external and internal vendors to manage food & beverage, AV needs, conference services, décor, floor plans, and room setup. Oversee rentals (tables, linens, florals, signage, buffet equipment, service ware) and ensure event execution meets service standards, timing, and presentation. Serve as liaison between culinary, conference services, and facilities teams for seamless delivery. Guide menu selections, dietary accommodations, breaks, and scheduling. Maintain vendor and partner relationships to optimize cost and quality. Proactively resolve issues and coordinate last-minute changes within budget, contributing to revenue growth via client engagement, program development, and team leadership.
Catering Manager – Event Coordinator at Baylor Scott & White - The Heart Hospital Plano (Aramark)
November 1, 2021 - November 1, 2024
Responsible for production and execution of all events across The Heart Hospital Plano, Denton, and McKinney campuses. Manage event orders (food & beverage, timing, location, amenities, guest needs, special meals, room setup). Respond to client inquiries with menu options and solutions, negotiating creative proposals to maximize revenue while fulfilling contractual responsibilities. Serve as liaison for vendors (florists, AV, entertainment, transportation) and supervise event execution. Plan and execute high-level events within budget; schedule and train staff. Oversee kitchen and cafeteria operations, safety protocols, health department audits, inventory, and ordering.
Administrative Assistant - Receptionist at Saddle Brook Memory Care (Koelsch Communities), Frisco, TX
July 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Planned and organized community and administrative office paperwork; managed accounts and bookkeeping. Served as the eyes and ears of the office, answering questions, responding to requests, scheduling appointments, and maintaining calendars. Prepared communications (memos, emails, invoices, reports). Supported new hire paperwork, orientation, and procedures; maintained labor records; worked with Kronos system.
Event Supervisor at Legends Hospitality at The Star, Dallas Cowboys Headquarters
December 1, 2020 - July 1, 2021
Supervised banquet staff and coordinated all services with the banquet department for Dallas Cowboys events. Brought creative execution skills in a sports entertainment production environment. Managed event execution, ensuring high-quality service and guest satisfaction; greeted attendees; coordinated food, drinks, and beverage service; oversaw setup, service, and cleanup; maintained staff grooming and hygiene.
Legal Assistant / Paralegal at Maracaibo, Venezuela
January 1, 2017 - July 1, 2017
Prepared, processed, and organized client documents for attorney review and delivery. Drafted estate planning documents (Wills, Revocable and Irrevocable Trusts, incapacity documents). Prepared probate filings (applications, petitions, motions, orders, inventories, trust modifications). Assisted attorneys with gathering client information and maintaining accurate client files. Communicated professionally with clients, financial advisors, and government entities. Scanned and securely organized original client documents; prepared correspondence; managed document distribution and confidentiality; assisted with corporate entity formation and termination.
Legal Administrative Assistant at Maracaibo, Venezuela
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Answered and managed multi-line phone systems; greeted clients; scheduled and coordinated attorney calendars; prepared client documents; filed with county clerks and government agencies; maintained office records, expenses, and receipts; supported firm operations including supplies and errands; assisted attorneys and firm owners with administrative tasks.
Legal Assistant, Labor Law at Judicial Court of Caracas, Venezuela
July 1, 2017 - February 28, 2019
Prepared and managed the Judge’s calendar: coordinating motions, pre-trial hearings, trials, conferences; maintained trial dockets and orders; assisted attorneys with filings. Served as liaison to litigants, attorneys, law enforcement, and witnesses; coordinated interpreters; performed routine clerical tasks, data entry, and document management; prepared notices and travel arrangements; maintained confidentiality.

Education

Bachelor’s in Science with a Degree in Law & Political science at Rafael Urdaneta University, Law School
January 1, 2013 - August 1, 2018

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Travel & Hospitality, Healthcare, Professional Services