April Mcmorries, Cpsp Email & Phone Number

Bethesda, Maryland, Us

As a dedicated Convention Services Manager, I specialize in planning and organizing large group events and conventions with a focus on maximizing room and meeting space, boosting revenue, and ensuring an exceptional guest experience. I collaborate with clients on every detail, from setup requirements to menu selections and decor, and communicate these needs across all departments to ensure seamless event execution.I excel in creating and sharing event resumes and Banquet Event Orders (BEOs), leading teams to meet and exceed brand standards. My role involves actively negotiating rates and spaces, implementing process improvements, and staying flexible to meet client needs before, during, and after events.With a strong emphasis on client satisfaction, I drive quality service and attention to detail, leading by example. My commitment to professional growth, productivity, and client-focused problem-solving enhances guest experiences and supports the success of every event I manage.

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Networking for Growth: Identify and connect with prospective clients, building lasting relationships that enhance brand visibility and create new business opportunities. By attending industry events, leveraging market research, and fostering trust, I help expand the firm's client base and reputation.Project Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams to support and contribute to high-impact projects, ensuring they align with client needs and goals. From contract development to seamless communication, I ensure each project is executed to the highest standard.Strategic Communication: Act as a bridge between clients and the firm, ensuring clear, consistent communication to maintain strong partnerships and ensure client satisfaction.

• Led brand development projects with partners like Gnarly Mountain Cookies, Nina Wynn Jewelry, and Happy Belly Holdings to maximize brand development.• Managed event coordination for conferences ranging from 200 to 15K attendees, ensuring seamless execution of things like registration, stage management, VIP/speaker coordination, and exhibit sales/management. • Utilized software such as Pipedrive, Lightspeed, Cvent, Trello, Quickbooks, and Hubspot to streamline operations and enhance client relationships.

Conducted extensive market research and competitive intelligence to develop a strong Go-to-Market strategy. Pivoted into this role in the wake of the Covid pandemic, delivering a brand-new Go-to-Market strategy and business model. Helped innovate Homeslice Chip company in response to the Covid 19 pandemic when 100% of the organization’s $3M in annual catering evaporated. Negotiated a contract to sell Grab n Go line into the Denver International Airport, currently valued at $1.5M annually and an anticipated growth of over $3M annually. Collaborated closely with the executive team and marketing on product innovation, marketing, packaging, and pricing. Secured multiple private brand label opportunities while also selling into forty-two locations including retail, liquor stores, high end markets, the Denver International Airport, the Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Marzeck’s Grocery, Tony’s Meats Markets, and Spinelli’s Grocers.

Catering Concierge for Lunch Wired Corp. Catering Led the sales strategy for the organization which included competitive analysis, forecasting sales, identifying market share opportunities, and developing strategic partnerships. Personnel experience included recruiting, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, training, performance evaluation, and developing team members professional capabilities. Grew organization from 250 B2B clients to over 1.2K. Hired a team of five sales account executives and built out departmental standard operating procedures/policies. Established protocols for onsite events, tradeshows, expos, and instructions for delivery staff drivers. BEO expertise Coordinated logistics for deliveries. Business Development Consultant for Lunch Wired Corporate Catering The first person hired to drive business development for the organization. Quickly promoted due to results and assistance with building out the sales function.

Served as the right hand to the Owner & CEO and multiple entities that spanned landscaping, property management, commercial investments, and more. Assisted executive team, project coordination, managed multiple teams, and did market research for Monaghan Cattle, Hardin’s Finest LLC, Heller Investment Group, Majestic Millworks Inc, Rose Hill Landscaping. Kept multiple complex financial records leveraging QuickBooks, training an assistant for this role and coordinated with multiple accountants.• Travelled extensively throughout the US conducting business on behalf of the CEO. • Managed key projects or initiatives with budgets ranging from $50K to $10M. Gained extensive experience in budget management, cross-functional collaboration, resolving conflict, team accountability, and meeting deadlines. • Extensive work in the cannabis industry including seed to sale experience, regulations, and compliance requirements during a time when medical marijuana had just become legal in Colorado. • Worked with many Colorado dispensaries to establish SOPs for the grows, processing and budtending. • Consulted with other agencies, including industry giants like Steve D'Angelo, Full Spectrum Labs, John Hickenlooper, and Sal Pace. • Managed multiple commercial buildout projects and property management. • Learned new industries quickly and easily.• Supported executive team and shareholders. • Built relationships with customers, vendors, shareholders, and staff.