• Plan and execute 40 to 45 meetings per year across the United States• Coordinate services for events, such as accommodation and transportation for participants, facilities, catering• Organize registration of event participants• Consult with Hotel Conference Service Managers to determine objectives and requirements for events• Negotiate contracts with service providers, hotels, and speakers• Maintain records of event aspects, including financial details• Direct administrative details such as financial operations, distribution of meeting materials, and responses to inquiries

- Brought into business in a newly created role to perform the same role and responsibilities as I did at Budweiser-Busch Distributing-Managed Craft Beer brand profile-Developed new business accounts and maintained current accounts with high level of customer service-Educated current employees and accounts on new and existing product as well as industry trends-Planned and executed all events within the company and outside accounts-Maintained target distribution lists vs. performance for each high-end brand-Hosted brewery reps and communicated expectations to sales force-Ordered point of sale and display enhancers-Tracked new item progress and presented results to management

-Managed 65 craft beer brands from 15 nation-wide breweries-Frequently educated and updated sales force on all current and upcoming craft brands-Consistently communicated with sales force about craft beer progress in the market as well as opportunities for distribution-Conducted events such as Beer Dinners and on/off premise samplings, which required pre planning-Tracked monthly sales for each craft brewery-Assisted in ordering sessions-Maintained target distribution lists vs. performance for each high end brand-Tracked rollout progress and presented to BBD management and sales force-Shared progress and opportunities on high end distribution levels with BBD management-Hosted brewery reps and communicated expectations and outcomes-Ensured all necessary point of sale and signage was ordered as needed

·Manage Internet sales leads by responding to inquires and providing relevant information in a timely manner ·Maintain websites and ensure they are in compliance with the manufacturers·Direct customers to product information resources, including those available on the Internet·Schedule appointments with potential buyers for test drives ·Work with Sales Associates on the floor to ensure that our customers are taken care of with the highest degree of professionalism · Set and track monthly sales·Maintain an ongoing customer database to capture repeat business

-Assist in preparing and attending alumni events. -Contribute articles featuring alumni which were published in SHC newsletters and class notes.-Manage the Student Alumni Ambassadors group-Assist in planning for 2011 SHC Homecoming on the Hill

-Managed a branded merchandise Bud Store (annual sales $60k)-Reception services-Telephone sales-Executed sales transactions-Recorded accounts payables-Assisted in monthly inventory-Performed on-site promotions throughout local businesses-Computerized vinyl promotional banners

-Assisted in conducting golf tournaments in St. Louis metro area-Prepared notice to competitors, computer generated score cards, and starting times before each event-Prepared golf coureses before tournaments by marking hazards, filling all water coolers and placing MAGA flag pins-Assisted in course rating-General office administration