Stefanie Grille Giz

Stefanie Grille Giz has a diverse range of work experience in the hospitality industry. Stefanie started their career as an Intern in the Food and Beverage department at Walt Disney World. Stefanie then worked as an Event and Marketing Manager at V Group Concept, where they managed various events and developed tailgating events at UCF. Stefanie also worked as a Guest Relations Assistant Supervisor at SeaWorld Parks & Resorts Orlando, where they managed a team and provided customer service to guests.

Stefanie later became an Event and Operations Manager at Entertainment Consulting International, LLC, where they managed multiple departments and staff positions. Stefanie also worked as a Special Event and Catering Sales Manager at Real Mex Restaurants, where they built sales from different types of clients and partnered with other businesses for catering opportunities.

Stefanie then moved on to work as a Sales and Event Marketing Manager and later as a General Manager at Saint Marc Pub-Café, Bakery & Cheese Affinage. In these roles, Stefanie handled sales, events, catering, marketing, social media, and PR for multiple locations. Stefanie also managed day-to-day operations, HR needs, and vendor relationships.

After that, they worked as a Program Coordinator at the United States Youth Volleyball League, where they managed various programs. Stefanie also worked as a Catering and Special Event Sales Manager at Rusty Pelican Miami, focusing on social and corporate event sales.

Most recently, Stefanie has been working as the Director of Sales & Events at Grove Bay Hospitality Group. In this role, they manage sales and events for multiple brands and handles various tasks such as managing accounts, starting catering programs, and overseeing a reservationist center.

Overall, Stefanie Grille Giz has a strong background in sales, events, catering, marketing, and operations in the hospitality industry.

Stefanie Grille Giz obtained their Bachelor's Degree in Event Management from the University of Central Florida from 2007 to 2009. Prior to that, they completed an Associate's degree in Arts Hospitality at Miami Dade College from 2004 to 2007. In addition to their formal education, Stefanie has obtained several certifications, including "Cold Calling: The First Seven Seconds," "Sales: Closing Strategies," "Creating Your Sales Process," and "Selling with Empathy during Uncertain Times" from LinkedIn. Stefanie also holds a ServeSafe certification, although the institution and specific date of obtaining it are unknown.