Allison Brickley Email & Phone Number

Manage and secure corporate, government, religious, fraternal, sports, non-profit organizations and educational programs 301 + peak room nights and attendees resulting in 13 definite contracts in 2012Solicit new and repeat business with a goal of 50 calls, appointments, and sites a weekCoordinate client luncheons, sales calls, receptions, and networking events $2.4 million booked year to date in sales for guest rooms and food and beverage

Austin, Texas

Achieved over 180% of overall revenue goal resulting in $2.55 million in sales for 2010Customized site visits with creativity to close on business on a weekly basis for all markets and groups of any size Plan and organize quarterly sales blitz unearthing over 12 new opportunities per quarterQuarter 4 2010 “Big Booker” award at 259% of quarterly goal

Developed repeat booking incentive programSolicited new business in the Austin area, focusing on Corporate and Affinity for catering events greater than 100 people identifying 30 new clients in year 2009Participated in local organizations to stay current on food trends, food and beverage composition, and menu planning

Achieved 141% of goal in 2005; resulting in over $1.6 million in salesAssisted in creation and coordination of advertising copy for direct mail, targeting, design, and messaging with over 30 accounts monthlyDeveloped targeted advertising campaigns for local Dallas/Fort Worth business ownersTracked, prepared, and submitted weekly traffic/budget reportsAwards, Affiliations, and Training:Food in Tummies (FIT) and Junior League PR Leader for Baty and Hillcrest Elementary

Renaissance Navigator program certified 2012Marriott Golden Circle achieving goals 2011 Quarter 1 and 2Food in Tummies (FIT) Events Leader for Baty and Hillcrest Elementary 2011-2012Meeting Planners International (MPI) Hill Country Chapter Member 2011 to the PresentFeed The Homeless Volunteer- First United Methodist Church 2011 to the PresentMarriott International Golden Circle – President’s Level 2010Member of Society of Government Meeting Planners (SGMP) 2010 to the PresentMeals on Wheels Volunteer 2008 to the PresentThe Ritz-Carlton, Global Sales School 2008Renaissance Worthington Recipient of the Most Valuable Business booked 2008; Effective Prospecting, Groups Sales Agreement, and Negotiation Skills 2007Marriott International Peer Review Committee Member since 2006Fort Worth Star-Telegram Northeast Account Executive of the Year 2005Junior League Member 2004 to the Present

Denver, Co

Established and maintained local Colorado client base while actively soliciting new business within the Southeast states for corporate and association group bookingsDeveloped and implemented proactive solicitation market strategies resulting in over $500,000 in group room revenue in 2008

Achieved over 113% of annual sales goal in 2007Responsible for booking and solicitation of Fortune 500 companies in the Northeast and Southeast United StatesResponsible for selling and servicing small, local catering groups by cultivated lead sources through cold calls, telemarketing, direct sales, and networking events