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Leader of a group of Meeting Planners, an Intern, and partner to leadership within Deloitte’s conference center management company. Oversee planning operations by working closely with leaders to build a client- centric culture of service focused on quality, efficiency, and innovation. Work across service lines to drive positive change, efficiency, and the implementation of best practices while solving complex operational challenges. Establish and refine processes and procedures within department and facility while developing standards that are both operationally sound and responsive to the needs of a diverse client base. Lead strategic projects and play a critical role in stakeholder management, people development to include performance management, while acting as an agent of change. Able to foster client relationships, maintain poise and executive presence under pressure, think innovatively when solving problems, and able to demonstrate the ability to lead a diverse team of people in a matrixed environment. Currently leading a team in a virtual + live setting.

Average Programs per Year: 25 Number of Attendees: Ranging from 10 to 1300 Intern to PPMD with focus on Senior Manager to PPMD Level as well as Deloitte Clients Responsible for end to end event logistics including agenda management, registration, budget management, development of menus, and special events. Develop and maintain relationships with Deloitte colleagues to become their trusted advisor on meeting related needs. Communication with firm leadership and external clients through registration and meeting logistics.Vendor relationship management and contracting for production, entertainment, speakers and transportation for non-DU meetings. Prepare invoices for processing for all meetings. Main point of contact for Deloitte meeting teams with DU (Deloitte University) operations as well as hotel contacts at non-DU meetings.

Marriott Hotels and Resorts, Gaylord Hotels, JW Marriott Hotels, Renaissance HotelsRooms 200-2881/ 5,000- 650,000 square feet of ballroom and exhibit hall spaceAnnual Sales Revenue $1.6M/ 10,000 room nights annually •Contract conventions and Local Catering events up to 100 rooms on peak night in all markets at 11 full service Marriott Hotels in Nashville and New Orleans.•Work within the assigned geographic team, with special emphasis on supporting teammates through actively positioning Marriott Hotels to each customer while accounting the expectations of multiple stakeholder properties.•Execute the annual sales plan for the assigned regional parameters. Ensure accurate account information within CI/TY tracking system including room blocks, catering, group history, rate updates, contacts, and activity reports.

Rooms 2881/ 650,000 square feet of ballroom and exhibit hall spaceAnnual Sales Revenue $1.5M/ 12,000 room nights annuallyDirect Reports: 3 Administrative Assistants•Solicit and contract conventions up to 200 rooms on peak night in the association and corporate segments from assigned geographic/vertical markets.•Develop and execute the annual sales plan for the assigned market. Ensure accurate account information within Daylight Sales tracking system including room blocks, group history, rate updates, contacts, and call reports.

Rooms 1511/ 400,000 square feet of ballroom and exhibit hall space Annual Banquet Revenue $48M/ Personal Revenue $1.2MDirect Reports: 2 Administrative Assistants • Indirect Reports: 2 Conference Coordinators• Planned, organized and executed an average of 100+ meetings and restaurant events of 20 to 500 attendees per year.•Collected imperative data from group meeting planners to ensure flawless communication between operational departments for conference program events.•Generated revenue by up selling and customizing existing Catering and Conference event minimums by 50%•Restaurant Sales- sold and managed Restaurant Events of 10 to 300 guests in resort outlets

Floor manager and liaison between the client and all hotel departments. Monitored the execution of conventions ranging in size of up to 8,000+ attendees