Allison Anthony Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc, Us

•Proactively sell for a total of 686 guest rooms and over 55,000 square feet of function space •Specialize in Major Market Corporate and Association

Plano, Texas, Us

•Proactively sell for a total of 416 guest rooms and over 90,000 square feet of function space including a 46,000 square foot exhibit hall •Specialize in selling to the SMERF Market (Sports/Social, Military, Educational/Entertainment, Religious and Fraternal)•Solicit, negotiate and book new and repeat business through various efforts (outside sales calls, site tours, presentations, telemarketing, referrals, and networking, etc.) to maximize revenue to meet/exceed goals•Participate in trade shows and community and professional organizations

Plano, Texas, Us

•Responsible for selling, detailing and servicing all local catering including wedding ceremonies and receptions, rehearsal dinners, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, high school and college proms, formal dances, reunions and sports banquets•Recognized opportunities to maximize revenue by up-selling and offering enhancements to exceed client expectations•Developed, contracted, and customized menus to meet client needs, as well as financial goal•Worked with operations team on property to manage the event's entire experience from the sales to billing phases•Actively took part in local wedding showcases in an effort to solicit new business

Chicago, Il, Us

• Participated in the merger of two high demand, well respected hotels in DC- the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill and the Grand Hyatt Washington• Proactively sell for a combined total of 1,724 guest rooms and over 80,000 square feet of meeting space• Maintain high scores on Hyatt Medallia Meeting Planner surveys (100% YTD for Overall Satisfaction with the Sales Phase)• Specialize in selling to the Corporate/Pharmaceutical market

Washington, D.C., Us

Achievements:• Awarded 2012 Hyatt HyPerformer Award – second highest sales recognition in the company• Achieved 108% of 2012 Personal Quota and booked 127 programs• Achieved 160% of 2011 Personal Quota and booked 206 programs• Successfully completed Hyatt’s Sales Boot Camp TrainingResponsibilities:• Specialize in selling guest rooms, meeting space and other Hyatt services to the Corporate market • SMERF, government and tour group market experience• Conduct site inspections• Solicit new clients through cold calling, sales blitzes, tradeshows & industry events • Build strong relationships with clients through personal interaction and total account management• Contract negotiation• Prepare and present effective proposals, maintain well organized documentation and reports, utilize Hyatt systems and coordinate customer service requirements as appropriate• Trained and developed several Sales Administrative Assistants to be promoted into Sales Manager positions

Washington, D.C., Us

•Supported five Sales Managers including the Director of Sales and the Associate Director of Sales in daily tasks and projects•Assisted Senior Business Travel Sales Manager in booking transient room reservations at contracted company and government rates•Promoted to Sales Manager

University Park, Pa, Us

Hershey, Pa, Us

•Acted as department supervisor in the absence of management.•Attended weekly F&B meetings, Staff meeting, and Convention Services Resume meetings.•Assisted manager in daily operational tasks including F&B reports, weekly schedules, and payroll.•Assisted in other F&B outlets when needed.•Handled guests’ incidents/ complaints in a professional manner.