I thrive on developing and keeping positive relationships through effective communication. Both personally and professionally, I pride myself on reliability, follow-through, finding solutions and setting a good example, especially to my children. I didn't choose the legal field; it chose me. I started out in hospitality, and as luck would have it, I landed at a law firm. Over a decade later, I've found my niche in law school recruiting and programs.I earned my master's and undergraduate degrees in Public Relations from LSU. I'm a proud former member of the LSU Golden Band from Tigerland, and I live for Mardi Gras.At Adams and Reese, I'm empowered by our firm leaders to push law school recruiting to new heights. The firm takes great pride in discovering and developing future partners through our Summer Associate Program. And we continue to think outside the box on how to find talented students that fit our Adams and Reese footprint. I have a front row seat to the thoughtful and intentional strategies put forth by our firm leadership when it comes to programming. Whether it's recruiting, mentoring, diversity or professional development-- we're doing good work here.

Responsibilities included managing the CRM (Customer Relationship Management) System, acting as a liaison among the sales team, other departments and clients, planning weekly sales meetings, developing and implementing new processes within the sales department to become more efficient and effective, organizing and executing all trade show and convention participation, coordinating events, meetings and travel for the sales department and others, basic web editing, serving as a “lead” on one of nine ambassador teams, assisting leadership in executing organizational strategy measures, and participating in the events and community outreach committees.

Managed event details for new clients, proposed and contracted convention and local business, including company parties, trade shows and concerts, and assisted with developing new policies and procedures of a new business. Responsibilities included creating proposals, contracts, and pricing guidelines for a new business, negotiating with vendors, fostering new relationships, and building clients’ trust.

Cultivated new and existing business, entertained and maintained relationships with clients to meet and exceed food & beverage revenue goals. Responsibilities included written and verbal communication with client and vendors, ensuring guest satisfaction, timely responses to customers, planning successful events, communicating to appropriate departments, developing and implementing new sales strategies, and networking after hours.

Planned and coordinated events with clients for both business meetings and special occasions for parties with as many as 500 guests. Responsibilities included much organization, working with owners, chefs, managers, and wait staff to make the clients’ experiences successful, developing and selling menus with Chef, building and maintaining positive relationships with clients via telephone, internet and personal meetings, selling private rooms and extensive menus, and assisting with event particulars and last-minute changes/details.