{"id":17077,"date":"2024-01-11T09:18:41","date_gmt":"2024-01-11T09:18:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/workout-events.com\/backoffice-key-positions-in-the-events-industry-deputy-chief-operations-officer\/"},"modified":"2026-10-31T21:56:06","modified_gmt":"2026-10-31T21:56:06","slug":"backoffice-key-positions-in-the-events-industry-deputy-chief-operations-officer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/workout-events.com\/en\/backoffice-key-positions-in-the-events-industry-deputy-chief-operations-officer\/","title":{"rendered":"#BackOffice Key positions in the events industry: Deputy Chief Operations Officer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In this new series of interviews to learn about the #Backoffice of Workout<\/a><\/strong>, we delve into the story and career of Mercedes Su\u00e1rez, the Deputy General Manager of Operations who has left her mark on the heart of our company.<\/p>\n\n

Born in Asturias, she always carries with her the warm and charming essence of her hometown: Salinas. Although she has lived in Madrid since an early age due to her father’s work, Mercedes has always escaped to her motherland (where all her family lives) whenever she has the opportunity to do so. In fact, it was there where she met her husband, also from Asturias, during a summer vacation in his homeland. <\/p>\n\n

Mercedes also has a stellar professional career. With a degree in Psychology<\/strong> and a Master’s Degree in Human Resources<\/strong>, she has dedicated practically her entire working life to recruiting talent. From her beginnings in a private security company, where she acquired great people management skills, to working as a freelancer, selecting brilliant minds in the world of Computer Science and Mathematics. <\/p>\n\n

Her path finally led her to Workout Events, where, after 8 and a half years of trajectory, she has held different roles until becoming part of the management team of the company.<\/p>\n\n

At Workout, you\u2019ve gone from coordinating services to serving as Assistant General Manager of Operations\u2026 Please tell us about your career progression within the company.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

I started working in the Hospitality<\/a><\/strong> area: I had to set up services, coordinate them, talk to the customers…. <\/p>\n\n

After that, I was helping with administrative tasks and recruiting staff. However, as the company grew, I ended up dedicating myself 100% to Human Resources and eventually became the Director of the Staff Department.<\/p>\n\n

I’ve always been closely linked to the operations departments, and the natural evolution has led me to take on my current role.<\/p>\n\n

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What are your responsibilities?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

To sum up:<\/p>\n\n