MEET VILMA
OWNER & FOUNDER OF CHECKLIST EVENTS
Mission Accomplished.
“I decided to call my company Checklist Events because it gives off a sense of accomplishing something - ‘done, next!’ Checklists have always helped me get things done efficiently and without room for error. I have a checklist for every project - personal and professional - so I don’t miss a critical step in the process.” - Vilma
Vilma Villavicencio has over 20 years of extensive experience in domestic and international logistics, conferencing and event management with meetings ranging in size from 10 to 37,000 attendees.
David Tutera
Mentorship Program
During her successful career organizing meetings for the financial conglomerates MONY and AXA, and AFS Intercultural Programs, she was recognized in the meeting industry for her professionalism and excellence in corporate event management.
Her extensive industry experience built up a broad network of contacts and relationships with hospitality professionals, hoteliers, speakers’ bureaus, convention, and visitors bureaus, destination management companies, third-party vendors, and meeting technology service providers that she leverages on her client's behalf to guarantee that they not only receive five-star treatment but preferential prices.
Prior to launching Checklist Events, Vilma was Lead Manager of Retail Corporate Conferences at AXA where she developed strategic plans for company events and managed her team to achieve meeting goals by consistently delivering high-quality events with a focus on time management and budget accountability.
Vilma budgeted, planned, and managed AXA's prestigious national and international conferences, which recognized and rewarded the company's pinnacle producers.
She was also engaged in the full-service planning of other top-tier company meetings, including national education conferences and annual conferences.
Excitement & Passion.
“I want my client to experience the same excitement and passion that I enjoy when taking bits and pieces, and creating a magical experience.” - Vilma
PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Bachelor of Arts, International Studies and Spanish Literature, Iona College.
Certificate in Meeting, Conference, and Event Management, New York University School of Continuing and Professional Studies.
Certificate in High Achievement – Alignment for Entrepreneurial and Personal Success.
Graduate of the 2020-2022 Mentorship Program with Celebrity Event Planner David Tutera.
2020-2021 Member of the Event Planners Association.
2012 Member of FICP Sponsorship Committee.
2008 FICP Annual Meeting Forum panelist on the topic of hotel contract negotiations.
2007, 2008, 2009 AXA Rising Star Nominee in appreciation of leadership and commitment to excellence.
2003-2014 Member of the Financial and Insurance Conferences Association (FICP).
1993- 1998 Logistics Coordinator at AFS Intercultural Programs based in New York City, a non-profit international exchange organization that supports intercultural learning experiences for students.
FUN FACTS
Did you know?
I am a native New Yorker…and a proud Salvodorian-American…
Yo hablo Español…
I am a Super Mom of a daughter who is an early-education school teacher and a son with big dreams of becoming a professional soccer star…
I am an avid Salsa dancer and have parlayed my passion for dance and event planning as a co-partner and owner/producer of the New York International Salsa Congress…
I have worked conferences in over 15 countries…
I put Tabasco sauce on just about anything…
I am known for my colorful and funky collection of accent glasses…