1. JANNIS N. DE LA CRUZ
jdelacruz59@icloud.com |www.linkedin.com/in/jann-delacruz-71189010 | Cell: (760) 741-4100
MEETING AND EVENT PLANNER
Vendor Negotiation | Internal Controls | Logistics
A highly accomplished professional with a broad background in Corporate Events and Incentive programs. Proficiency in
attaining favorable vendor quotes, streamlining purchasingprocesses, client and vendor negotiation and relationship
building to increase company efficiency and productivity. Excellent oral and written communication and presentation
skills. Self motivated with drive and the ability to achieve results that exceed expectations.
Core competencies include:
 Meetings and Event Planning
 Interpersonal Communication
 Detailed oriented
 Purchasing Management
 Cost and Schedule Control
 Budgeting
 Vendor Negotiations
 Exceptional Customer Service
P R O F E S S I O N A L E XP E R I E N C E
DLC Consulting Inc. - San Diego, CA 2011 - Present
Corporate Event Planning / Onsite Program Management
 Organized and Managed successful events on a contract basis
 Created alternative concepts and themes for special events and programs
 Negotiated and contracted with vendors to ensure the lowest cost and delivery schedule
 Liaise with clients to plan and execute a memorable corporate event while reducing costs
National Creative Gift Group. - San Diego, CA 2005 -2011
Account Manager
 Worked closely with both corporate in-house event organizers and meeting planners to ensure their meeting
objectives were a success
 Provided clients with gift amenity ideas to fit their budget and destination
 Facilitated and executed purchase requests, negotiating with vendors for best value
 Contracted with vendors to supply event gift amenities with detailed research for lowest cost
Dynamic Events Worldwide. San Diego, CA 2002-2005
Event Purchasing Manager
 Negotiated all proposal costs and pricing with vendors
 Evaluated options and selected sites for corporate events
 Established best value contracts with hotels and vendors
World Travel Meeting and Incentives, San Diego, CA 1999-2002
Meetings and Incentive Manager
 Responsible for over $12 million in creative meeting and incentive proposals. These proposals included site
selection, negotiating competitive rates, creative event themes and on-time costing within client budget
 Created and consolidated budgets and sales reports for the national sales staff
 Reported expected revenues to the Vice President of Incentive Sales
 Responsible for the organization and coordination of quarterly sales & purchasing meetings
 Scheduled all presentations by hotel and airline representatives to WTMI sales and purchasing staff

2. E A R L I E R CA R E E R E XP E R I E N C E
Incentive Travel Inc, San Diego, CA 1997-1999
Assistant Program Manager
Raddison Hotels, San Diego, CA 1995-1997
Sales and Catering Manager
CO M M UN IT Y S E RVICE
Canine Companions for Independence, San Diego, CA 2014- Present
Logistics Chair – Volunteer
 Lead logistics for annual signature fundraising event
 Reduced cost through negotiated discounts with vendors
 Managed compliance with city government departments and venue management
 Exceeded estimated fundraising goals by 57% in 2014 and 44% in 2015
E D U C A TI O N & CR E D E N TI A L S
Perth College, Australia: Undergraduate degree in Hotel Management
New South Wales Technical College, Australia: Associate Degree in Office and Business Management
College of Hospitality and Tourism, Sydney, Australia: Certificate of Travel and Tourism