Event planning, coordination and scheduling of company, community, and client eventsShowroom scheduling and managementCreate content and design layout for weekly company newsletterSocial media strategy and executionAP/AR, reconciliation, invoicing and reporting

Bid, book, and coordinate meeting space, sleeping rooms and audio visual needs for approximately 350+ seminars a month within the midwest and CanadaResponsible for 24 hour emergency cell phone one week of the month in case of trainer travel issues, weather, illness, or last minute reschedulesConduct thorough research to ensure a comfortable, quality experience for customers attending seminars as well as company’s educational trainersOversee department’s direct billing, advanced deposits and all under-capacity and over-capacity room needsNegotiation and Analysis of Urgent Contracts, BEOs, AV Contracts, and Banquet Checks

Bid, book, and coordinate meeting space, sleeping rooms and audio visual needs for 200 seminars a month within the midwest and CanadaDaily Tracking Report and Weekly Booking Report of Metro Areas to Address Budget, Room Size and Hotel IssuesWeekly Low Event Registration and Low Revenue Report to Track Immediate Seminar Issues and NeedsNegotiation and Analysis of Urgent Contracts, BEOs, AV Contracts, and Banquet Checks

Coordinate with all departments to successfully execute eventsSales, booking, planning, and execution of eventsSocial mediaResponsible for addressing and fixing customer complaints and issuesStaffing of eventsResponsible for all marketing needsAddress donation requests and donate when appropriateInvoicing and payment of events

Wedding, Corporate, Social, and Non-Profit Event SalesPlan, Coordinate, and Execute EventsPayment and Contract ManagementStaffing and Scheduling of Event HostsMarketing, Advertising, and Social MediaDay-to-Day OperationsWebsite MaintenanceVendor Relationships and ManagementVenue Tours and WalkthroughsEvent Floor Plan DesignHosting of Events

Provided direct support to the Director of Inventory and Director of SalesMaintained up to date records of front line pricing, promotions, and sales spreadsheetsRan various reports including sales, inventory, depletion, product update and pricing reports for various senior managers, as well as clients and vendorsResponsible for appointed beer and liquor orders; weekly and monthlyServed as a liaison between breweries, warehouse, and sales representatives handling all communications regarding various issues and necessary informationManaged the forecasting, ordering and tracking of products from assigned suppliersCoordinates the billing and invoicing of suppliers for samples, donations, and incentivesMaintains and strengthens client and vendor relations by responding to any and all inquiries, concerns or requestsEvent planning and coordination of local Kansas City events

Supervised daily Food and Beverage (F&B) shift operation and monitors compliance with all F&B policies, standards, and proceduresManaged day-to-day operations verifying that the quality, standards and meeting the expectations of the customers on a daily basisMaintained the operating budget, and verified that standards and legal obligations are followedTook ownership of a guest complaint/problem until it was resolved or had been addressed by the appropriate managerComplied with all corporate account procedures, and assisted GM as need with annual quality auditAssisted in planning and execution of hotel events including but not limited to weddings, cocktail parties, and meetings