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Developed and executed event strategies, collaborating with the Senior Director of Lead Generation & Brand on event selection, planning & execution.Created booth presence & designed swag for trade shows, fairs and exhibitions - including non-traditional events such as after-parties, happy hours, etc.Captured potential customers using creative and fresh approaches on digital and traditional channels.Assisted in driving MQL's from 200/quarter to 700+/month from Q4 2022 to Q1 2023.Launched and customized products for domestic and regional brands, adapting strategies and messaging.Crafted marketing material and content in consistent tone and brand voice.

Kennesaw, Georgia, United States

Greater Atlanta Area

Plan, coordinate and execute meetings/events from beginning to end of the processDevelop RFPs for submission to hotels for client eventsManage multiple meetings, conferences, and events simultaneouslyMeeting logistics, including food & beverage selection, audio/visual, attendee and exhibitor registration, venue coordination, speaker logistics, on-site management, customer serviceWork directly with registrants on problems and inquiriesWork with communications team to create/design event materials and signageOversee meeting preparation, supplies, ordering and packing/shipping of event materialsData entry and daily administrative functionsOversee room reservations process, provide rooming lists, and work with PasskeyMake travel arrangements for staff for large eventsCoordinate registration materials for conventionsReview contracts and ensure requirements are fulfilledDevelop budgets for meetings, conferences, conventions, etc. Manage complete financial details of an event during the planning process to ensure revenue and expense items are within budget. Provide final budget analysis post event. Negotiate with hotels and third party service providers to obtain the most favorable terms for all clients with respect to hotel room rate, additional fees such as resort fees, food and beverage discounts, audio visual discounts, parking, meeting space, etc. Order gifts, awards, and other giveawaysAssist with coordinating VIP attendees and presentersReview all event related invoices and final hotel bills for accuracy; dispute all errors and obtain favorable outcome for client(s)

Greater Atlanta Area

Frequently manage multiple groups of both catering and rooms at one time, including rooming lists, meeting details, and specialty billing to completionNegotiate catering-only business and handle all logistics of meetings, including menus, timing, and hotel rooms for groups of 10 or lessConsistently touch the client through all stages of planning, from beginning to completion of eventSkilled in planning both corporate and social functions, including receptions, galas, and multi-day meetingsFully trained in Salespro, and familiar with utilizing other programs such as Delphi, SocialTables, Cvent, and Passkey

Atlanta, Ga

Responsible for creating and executing sales agreements for catering clients here on the property. With a small sales team of 5 members, I handle clients from both our corporate group manager and social group manager, as well as business booked on my own. Catering business includes up to 10 room blocks and 10,000 sqft of meeting space, with 2 separate ballrooms and multiple breakout rooms.Weekly duties include creating and sending out BEO's, resumes, and holding these meetings with department representatives once a week.

Greater Atlanta Area

Working as a liason between Event Managers and Meeting Planners. Responsible for coordinating rooming lists for groups, and handling detail work requested by the event manager. Assisted guests in groups from pre-arrival to departure in all areas, including reservations, day of, and billing concerns. Also responsible as a communications agent between third party booking sites and the hotel, especially over high volume weekends, such as Labor Day, Memorial Day, or special events.Participated in weekly revenue meetings.

Greater Atlanta Area

Promoted after 10 months to Rooms Coordinator. Responsible for coordinating communication between the Sales and Events team to the Front Desk, making sure that special requirements for groups are understood by all team members. Other duties included balancing the house, handling upgrades and special requests from guests, and assigning rooms for large groups. When necessary, acted in the role of sit-in supervisor when a supervisor or manager was not available for the Front Desk.

Greater Atlanta Area

Greater Atlanta Area

Lead PM agent working full time as a Guest Assistant. Handling guest concerns as they surface to maintain an efficient and pleasurable stay for every guest while making reservations and checking guests in and out.

Tuscaloosa, Alabama Area

Continued training in the hospitality industry underneath a supervisor. Make reservations forguests, handle company and block accounts, and care for guest needs.

Trained in basic hospitality practices; make reservations for guests via telephone, check guests in and out, handle monetary transactions through the hotel suite shop, and care for guestneeds, concerns, and requests.

Bachelor’S Degree, Hospitality Administration/Management

Activities and Societies: Phi Mu Fraternity - 2013-2016 Recruitment Director January 2014-December 2014

Hotel, Motel, And Restaurant Management

Theatre Education

Activities and Societies: Phi MuCast in theatre productions at this school.