Diego Urrutia
Miami
Summary
Management Professional leveraging a strong background in high-stakes event execution and logistics. Demonstrated ability to manage large-scale workforce operations (100+ team members) and navigate complex negotiations. Adept at translating the rigorous demands of the entertainment and F&B industries into operational excellence and strategic growth for diverse business landscapes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Food & Beverage Assistant Venue Manager
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Hollywood
01.2023 - 09.2025
- Handle Food & Beverage operations at the arena for events such as Guns N Roses, Carlos Vives, Maroon5, Andrea Bocelli, among others.
- Manage 100+ employees simultaneously including bartenders, servers, bar porters, etc.
- Accommodate needs for all concessions, bars, VIP section and artist crew.
- Handle inventory orders & schedule staff on a weekly basis.
Bar Manager, F&B Production Manager
Factory Town
Miami
10.2023 - 12.2024
- Directly manage multiple bars & satellite bar operations at festivals. Handle opening and closing duties at bars on days of show.
- Supervise bar buildup/ production for events, (bar tops, wells, lightning, menus, etc.)
- Schedule staff.
- Set up transportation and inventory logistics of products back to warehouse.
VIP Manager
Potbelly's Day/Nightclub
Tallahassee
01.2022 - 12.2022
- Handle VIP, table reservations and requirements.
- Provide transportation services for special events.
- Establish relationships with guests, liquor vendors and sponsors.
- Organize VIP packages.
Bar Manager
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino (VIP Services)
Hollywood
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Managed the Lounge/ bar (Plum Lounge) for VIP guests.
- Supervised the lounge, food and beverage operations.
- Schedule employees' schedules and order bar inventory on a nightly basis.
- Organize the lounge's opening and closing duties.
Guest Relations/ Partnerships
Boston Beer Company
Tallahassee
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Promoted Truly/Twisted Tea, social media marketing, and merch.
- Negotiated with clients and vendors about expanding the reach of the products in several locations in the city including clubs, bars, and liquor stores.
- Upload daily creative Instagram & TikTok posts about the product.
- Partnered with local companies/brands for product activations and brand awareness.
Management Intern (Marketing, Operations, HR)
Costco
San Salvador
05.2018 - 07.2018
- Improved interpersonal relations and communication with customers on a daily basis through social media.
- Analyze and update human resources files.
- Managed floor employees to organize store.
- Handled logistics of product organization for clients and storage.
Radio Station Intern
Radio Corporacion
San Salvador
05.2018 - 05.2018
- Listed the music on the station on a daily basis.
- Negotiated play time hours with Sony, Universal and Warner.
- Customer Service online, helped the radio listeners to deliver the station.
Dressing Rooms Coordinator
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Hollywood
- Comply with riders from talent and tour.
- Order, purchase, and set dressing rooms according to requests and standards.
- Accommodate needs for backstage afterparties.
Education
Project Management -
EAE Business School
Madrid, ES10.2025
Bachelor of Business Administration - Management & Hospitality
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL12.2022
Skills
- Project Management
- Organization and Logistics
- Team Leadership
- Event Coordination
- People Management
- Negotiation
- Excel Proficient
Languages
- English, C1
- Spanish, Native
Timeline
Bar Manager, F&B Production Manager
Factory Town
10.2023 - 12.2024
Food & Beverage Assistant Venue Manager
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
01.2023 - 09.2025
Bar Manager
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino (VIP Services)
05.2022 - 08.2022
VIP Manager
Potbelly's Day/Nightclub
01.2022 - 12.2022
Guest Relations/ Partnerships
Boston Beer Company
08.2021 - 12.2021
Management Intern (Marketing, Operations, HR)
Costco
05.2018 - 07.2018
Radio Station Intern
Radio Corporacion
05.2018 - 05.2018
Dressing Rooms Coordinator
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino
Project Management -
EAE Business School
Bachelor of Business Administration - Management & Hospitality
Florida State University