Matthew Tarantino has over 10 years of experience in event coordination, sales, and customer service roles. He has worked as a catering sales manager, house manager, sponsorship coordinator, executive assistant, and animal habitat narrator. Tarantino holds an MBA from Northwood University and a BA in Interpersonal Communication from the University of Central Florida.

1. MATTHEW TARANTINO
729 Juniper Place,Wellington,FL 33414 | (561) 315-1323 | matthewtarantino@icloud.com
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Catering Sales
Manager
International Polo Club Palm Beach (IPC) – Wellington, Florida
July 2013 to October 2016
· Responded to incomingcateringopportunities includinggroups,meet clients,
gather information, and tour facilities and venues
· Designed, developed, and sold creativecatered event packages,including ‘upselling’experience
enhancements
· Coordinated event details (BEOs,contracts,payments, vendors, travel needs, permitting or licenses,
etcetera) and communicated changes in a timely way
to parties involved with acute attention to detail
· Maintained a well-documented, accurate,and organized system of up-to-date files,current and
historical
· Liaised with community and networking organizations and events to develop relationshipsfor
future increasein revenue
· Executed and oversaw event agenda day-of, verified the accuracy of venue sets,
whileremainingaccessibleto client(s) and staff
House Manager Old School Square Crest Theatre – Delray Beach, Florida
October 2014 to Present
· Oversee public areas of the theater, inspectingfor cleanlinessand maintenanceof all spaces
· Coordinateand manage volunteer ushers
· Market lobby concessions and/or merchandisesales
· Resolve ticketing/seatingdisputes with theater patrons with positivity and enthusiasm
· Communicate directly with stage manager for the start of the production
· Maintain safety of all theater patrons before, during,and after production
Sponsorship
Coordinator
International Polo Club Palm Beach (IPC) – Wellington, Florida
June 2012 to June 2013
· Designed, developed, sold,and implemented creativesponsorship packages
· Responded to incomingsponsorship opportunities,met potential sponsors, and gathered sponsor
wishes and particulars
· Provided coordination/direction and supervision of sponsorship specific logisticsto Club staff
· Attended community and networking events as an ambassador of IPC
Executive
Assistant
Theater Producer Vicki Halmos – Palm Beach, Florida
January 2010 to May 2012
· Assisted with various not-for-profitcompanies (Entr’acte Theatrix,PalmBeach Principal Players,
Vicki and Peter Halmos Family Foundation) in all capacities
· Helped align logistics for Vicki’s various board membership requirements, including theater rentals,
charity events, and social engagements
· Coordinated all aspects of Vicki’s life,i.e.day-to-day living,shopping,travel,etcetera
Animal Habitat
Narrator
May 2006 to May 2009
SeaWorld Orlando, Orlando, Florida
Narrated at animal habitatsteachingguests about marinespecies whileensuring animal and guest
safety at all times
· Guided guests around SeaWorld Orlando
· Gave presentations at privateafter-hours events for VIP guests
EDUCATION
Master of Business
Administration
Graduated December 2015
Northwood University, Midland,Michigan
Bachelor of Arts,
Interpersonal
Communication
Graduated May 2009
University of Central Florida, Orlando,Florida