Aquelah Allen Email & Phone Number

As a lifelong resident of the Northern Illinois suburbs and current resident of Chicago’s Northwest Suburbs, I bring to the table a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing, 10 years of sales experience and an extensive network of residential service providers ranging from movers to financial advisors. I take the time to sit down with my clients to learn and understand their needs and wants with the goal of helping them achieve their real estate goals. My job doesn’t stop there as I work with you… Show more As a lifelong resident of the Northern Illinois suburbs and current resident of Chicago’s Northwest Suburbs, I bring to the table a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing, 10 years of sales experience and an extensive network of residential service providers ranging from movers to financial advisors. I take the time to sit down with my clients to learn and understand their needs and wants with the goal of helping them achieve their real estate goals. My job doesn’t stop there as I work with you through your closing day and am a continued resource post-closing. Regarding HOMEBUYERS, I utilize my extensive knowledge of the local market in conjunction with Keller Williams’ modern technology to find your dream home. Regarding HOMESELLERS, I utilize my comprehensive experience in sales and marketing along with access to over 200 real estate agents to ensure your home has the necessary exposure to sell in a timely and profitable manner. I work for you with your best interests in mind at all times and with my win-win, go-getter attitude, I am committed to making this process as painlessly simple as possible. Show less

Schaumburg, Illinois, United States

Gurnee, Il

• Solely responsible for the selling and marketing of 134 rooms with 1,200 square feet of meeting space and an over 3 million dollar budget• Booked and detailed group room blocks and functions within all market segments that primarily consist of Corporate and SMERF• Prospected for new business while nurturing current accounts via outside sales calls• Negotiated rates for local and national corporate accounts with a focus on maximizing ADR and RevPAR• Closely worked with Revenue… Show more • Solely responsible for the selling and marketing of 134 rooms with 1,200 square feet of meeting space and an over 3 million dollar budget• Booked and detailed group room blocks and functions within all market segments that primarily consist of Corporate and SMERF• Prospected for new business while nurturing current accounts via outside sales calls• Negotiated rates for local and national corporate accounts with a focus on maximizing ADR and RevPAR• Closely worked with Revenue Manager to set daily and seasonal BAR rates based on hotel budget, occupancy and demand• Actively forecasted daily occupancy and ADR up to 90 days out while monitoring demand changes in GRO, pace and market trends• Responsible for weekly and monthly reporting to General Manager and Corporate Management team• Regularly updated and maintain imagery and verbiage on Brand.com• Served as primary hotel contact for community partnerships Show less

Evanston, Il

• Booked and detailed group room blocks within assigned segments that include University Business, Collegiate Sports and Corporate for 178 guest rooms.• Proactively cold called on visiting collegiate sports teams, university department contacts and local corporations via phone and outside calls• Served as the primary contact for University Athletic Partnerships• Created and designed promotional offers and materials as necessary• Closely worked with Revenue Management team while… Show more • Booked and detailed group room blocks within assigned segments that include University Business, Collegiate Sports and Corporate for 178 guest rooms.• Proactively cold called on visiting collegiate sports teams, university department contacts and local corporations via phone and outside calls• Served as the primary contact for University Athletic Partnerships• Created and designed promotional offers and materials as necessary• Closely worked with Revenue Management team while booking group business to increase YOY ADR and exceed budgeted ADR.• Performed Director of Sales duties while short staffed that include completing weekly and monthly reports, assisting in yearly budget and business plans, forecasting and participating in weekly Revenue Calls Show less

Mundelein, Il

• Booked and detailed corporate group room blocks within assigned segments that included Automotive and Manufacturing industries for 183 guest rooms• Serviced and maintained relationships with Business Transient accounts in an effort to increase room night production and guest room revenue• Negotiated business transient and corporate group rates with a focus on maximizing hotel revenue while satisfying client needs• Worked closely with Operations staff to ensure the highest… Show more • Booked and detailed corporate group room blocks within assigned segments that included Automotive and Manufacturing industries for 183 guest rooms• Serviced and maintained relationships with Business Transient accounts in an effort to increase room night production and guest room revenue• Negotiated business transient and corporate group rates with a focus on maximizing hotel revenue while satisfying client needs• Worked closely with Operations staff to ensure the highest level of service is delivered to in-house groups and transient guests• Monitored various daily reports and newsletters, analyzing year-over-year trends and uncovering potential new business. • Actively cold called on perspective new clients via phone and outside sales calls• Provided support to Senior Corporate Sales Manager and Director of Sales in the form of pulling and compiling various reports, designing promotional flyers and e-blasts and other duties as assigned. Show less

Gurnee, Il

• Assisted in Pre-Opening and Opening tasks that consisted of e-announcements, aiding in planning and coordination of hotel photo shoot and Grand Opening event.• Managed hotel and restaurant Social Media outlets; including Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest.• Fulfilled administrative duties as assigned; daily duties involved issuing weekly function agendas to department heads, maintaining sufficient amount of Sales Kits, Collateral and necessary forms, answering and directing phone calls… Show more • Assisted in Pre-Opening and Opening tasks that consisted of e-announcements, aiding in planning and coordination of hotel photo shoot and Grand Opening event.• Managed hotel and restaurant Social Media outlets; including Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest.• Fulfilled administrative duties as assigned; daily duties involved issuing weekly function agendas to department heads, maintaining sufficient amount of Sales Kits, Collateral and necessary forms, answering and directing phone calls and sales leads. • Merged and distributed weekly Banquet Event Order and Resume Batches; maintained Function Book.• Booked, detailed, and executed groups and functions within various Segments that included Social, Reunion and some SMERF for over 12,000 sq. ft. of combined meeting and banquet space and approximately 210 guest rooms.• Built and nurtured relationships with clientele in order to solidify repeat business.• Performed duties outside of job description when short-staffed, which included managing banquets, front office duties, and restaurant marketing Show less

Database Marketing, event coordinating, website maintanance, writing press releases, designing promotional items, scheduling and other secretarial duties. Assist with loan portfolio maintanance and servicing.

Responsible for promoting community amongst a floor of 35 women through planning, organizing and initiating various programs and projects, while also regulating disciplinary actions.

Bachelor Of Arts, Marketing, Public Relations

Activities and Societies: Kappa Phi Eta (President, Recruitment Chair and Fundraising Chair); Resident Assistant Relevant coursework.

Education record

Activities and Societies: National Honor Society, Concert and Marching Band