Aaron Maher Email & Phone Number

Schiller Park, Illinois, Us

• Spearhead strategic planning for event production, creating and executing comprehensive solutions that enhance customer experiences.• Lead a top-performing team in delivering exceptional event services, focusing on client needs and ensuring seamless execution.• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors, and internal teams to foster collaboration and support successful event outcomes.• Design and implement training programs for team members, ensuring alignment with company standards and enhancing overall event performance.• Oversee the creation of insightful performance reports and manage a robust pipeline, aligning strategies with customer satisfaction goals while increasing company profitability.Specializing in Strategic Planning, Team Leadership, High-End Audio Visual Event Production, Creative Services and Elevating Customer Visions into Impactful Event Experiences.

Costa Mesa, Ca, Us

• Implemented new CRM program for entire company to increase sales efficiency, account accuracy and sales manager accountability. New program also allowed for a better overall account/client experience throughout sales process• Created Costa Mesa location sales program from ground up. Process included sales and marketing materials, financial goals and minimums, product offerings and tracking procedures• Expanded brand awareness through face to face account meetings to introduce previous clients to new location and product• Increased sales revenue for company through a combination of client outreach, outside sales, key account development and timely responses to inbound inquires

• Increased Sales revenue by identifying opportunities in the market, sales team development, maintaining existing client base and prospecting new business opportunities• Improved department profitability by creating new food and beverage minimums, implemented new service standards and adjusted product price points to align with industry standards• Expanded company presence in community and increased sales by creating and implementing outside sales strategy to include key client weekly visits, face to face marketing and previous client outreach• Grew department efficiency by designing client tracking system and weekly sales reporting while streamlining sales procedures• Responsible for all aspects of private event department including monthly budgets, weekly sales meetings, menu creation, site inspections and financial reconciliation • Collaborated with marketing team, executive team and operations team to create marketing collateral, promotions and event material

New York, Us

• Increased sales revenue by creating and implementing an effective Go To Market strategy• Improved sales efficiencies by creating productive sales procedures, analyzing detailed weekly sales reports and forecasting future sales• Expanded venue awareness and revenue by developing strong relationships with regular client base and acting as a liaison for local top executives. Improved social marketing presence with social client market• Coordinated all aspects of private events including budgets, site tours, custom menu creation and staffing• Developed strategic market segments by defining target client demographics and sales strategy• Introduced company product to local customers and potential clients by attending monthly events and trade shows• Collaborated with corporate marketing team, company executives and operations team to create marketing collateral, promotions and tradeshow material.

Los Angeles, California, Us

• Helped to grow client base by developing relationships with local executives, Anaheim CVB and Chamber of Commerce• Managed 3 million dollars in client accounts in 2011 and ensured repeat business by exceeding client expectations and nurturing account relationships• Improved venue efficiency and profitability by leading weekly operations meetings with executive team to ensure seamless execution of events and shows• Expanded brand awareness and revenue by partnering with brand manager to create successful marketing events• Raised staff service quality by designing and implementing an effective training program for a team of 25 crew members• Consistently exceeded client expectations by conducting detailed site inspections and contract review sessions to ensure needs were met

Pacific Palisades, Ca, Us

Toronto, Ontario, Ca