Manage the successful execution of 90+ conferences annually including all logistical components; analyzed meeting spaces for suitability, secured contracts, prepared floor plans and arranged set-up, food & beverage orders, audio visual contracts, coordinate Sponsorship & Marketing related details, hiring third party on-site staff, and staff travel & accommodations. Strong multi-tasking skills while maintaining a keen attention to detail and thrive in a cross functional team.

 Prepared all event documentation (BEOs, Signage, Group Resume, Breakdown Estimate, Final Invoice, Rooming Lists, etc.)  Planned, coordinated, and executed events of average to high complexity with appropriate hotel departments including F&B, FOH, BOH, IT, and spa.  Managed all details with clients (contract stage, pre-event planning, on-site during the program, through to billing and post-event).  Full range of clients including key accounts within various industries: pharmaceutical/medical, financial, IT, and law firms. Groups ranged in size from 5 to 1000 attendees and events ranged the gamut from incentive trips, tradeshows, meetings & conferences, fundraisers, to weddings and social affairs.  Facilitated pre-event meetings with clients and hotel management team to formulate action plans and event parameters.  Acted as liaison between the hotel staff and meeting planners/client throughout the on-site event process and was present at all times for the clients during the program dates to ensure a fast response time for any problems or unexpected program changes. Identified additional opportunities to maximize revenue by up-selling and presenting upgraded options to enhance any program  Responsible for preparing all billing and payment procedures from start to finish including credit checks, deposit schedules, daily review of detailed billing with clients, and final bill resolution.  Sold the ‘Westin experience’ to prospective groups which included providing property tours and attending networking events Gained invaluable sales experience soliciting, negotiating, and booking new and repeat business through various efforts.  Developed and nurtured local relationships to establish repeat business. Vendor procurement and management (entertainers, decorators, officiates, DMC services, etc). Produced weekly and monthly forecasts for the sales team  Acted as the MOD (Manger on Duty) when required.