Senior Sales Account Executive
Currentđ Top producing company sales rep for 2012-2015 increasing overall sales each year_________đSell, design and produce customized high end catered events that include weddings, corporate, social and multi-day conferences. Facilitate the development of menus working closely with chefs to match client's visions. Coordinate design elements including event lighting, specialty furniture, linens, tabletop, event rentals and entertainment. Manage and negotiate budgets and contracts with clients and vendors. Lead producer from beginning to end for every sold event-managing client relations, vendors, timelines, venue relations, permitting, staffing requirements, onsite install, day of execution and final billing. ________đGrateful to have worked in many of San Francisco's most prestigious venues including Legion of Honor, Bently Reserve, Contemporary Jewish Museum, Asian Art Museum, de Young Museum, Exploratorium, Pier 27, California Academy of Sciences and the Flood Mansion among others. ________đ˝Cultivate and maintain warm and positive relationships with venue managers, vendors and clients-forging partnerships to insure long-term success________đGained a broad perspective of events by ascending through the ranks first as a server and floor manager, then moving into the office as a staffing coordinator/sales rep and currently senior sales account executive.