Influence and build on event sales strategy to drive value and deliver high impact event experiences

• Secure corporate and social event business by fielding incoming leads and generating new sales leads through account research, in-person networking, and social media• Manage all event business accounts throughout sales cycle with a focus on retention for future business• Triangulate client feedback and communicate next steps to management team for execution • Conduct monthly sales meetings to review sales reports and pro-forma projections • Develop quarterly sales goals and strategies for new and existing propertiesKey Achievements• Generated $4m of corporate and social event sales annually • Negotiated contracts and closed deals with Fortune 500 companies including: Blackstone, Bloomberg L.P., JP Morgan, American Express, Oracle, NBC, CBS, Nike, Facebook, Amazon, and Pfizer• Exceeded annual sales revenue growth goal of 20% year over year • Grew the Social Event division from $600,000/year in 2016 to $1m in 2018, and $1.3m by 2020 for the ‘Slate’ brand• Closed $150,000 of future business sales during COVID-19*

Event sales specialist with a focus on social events for Slate NYC, a venue under The Lure Group umbrella. Increased social event sales by 40% in 12 months. Cultivated a fresh approach to operations, audio/video/ lighting capabilities and optimization, and set S.O.P. for all event management staff.

• Generated leads and prospective clients for special event opportunities • Facilitated business between external vendors (such as catering, entertainment, and keynote speakers) and the facility Creative direct all design, marketing, and promotion materials (including copy writing, pamphlets, and signage)• Conducted pre and post production meetings and oversee staff throughout the planning process• Lead a team of 25 employees throughout the event production process • Developed brand awareness through digital marketing and business alliances• Coordinated social and corporate events from conception to completion Key Achievements• Reached 200% quota attainment for 2015• Exceeded quarterly goals for 2015 and 2016

• Generated new business through cold calls, emails, trade shows, and sales presentations• Managed accounts throughout sales cycle for future business • Increased interest and visibility through social media, trade shows and showcases to generate new business leadsKey Achievements • Grossed an average of $525,000 in annual event sales• Exceeded annual goals for 2012-2014