Brittany F. Email & Phone Number

Lakeland, Fl, Us

-Meet with event stakeholders to develop event requirements and drafts event budgets and proposals.-Research appropriate venue/supplier options and makes recommendations for events.-Negotiate event supplier contracts.-Assumes fiscal responsibility for event budgets to include budget projections, management, tracking during planning process and final reconciliations/documentation.-Develop event agendas, coordinate meeting logistics and contract audio visual and other 3rd party production suppliers for execution.-Coordinate all event communications (including registration) to attendees.-Utilize database and other tools to manage, track, forecast, close and report on attendee tracking events jobs.

Sarasota, Florida, United States

-Obtained all event-related information with client, organize/distribute group resumes, conference agendas, event orders, floorplans, etc. to all operating partners accurately, and in a timely manner.-Drive function space optimization/maximization, to ensure best utilization of space for guest experience and financial performance of department.-Initiated billing procedures, ensuring deposits and/or credit applications are received within acceptable timeframes.-Conducted pre-conference/event meetings with clients and pertinent departments to confirm all relevant details are communicated.-Ensured guest/group experience while onsite, through personal interaction and attendance at functions throughout the stay.-Attended necessary meetings within hotel that affect/are affected by the Catering, Conference Services &/or Events department.-Established and maintain rapport with clients, prior to, during and post conference, exceeding their expectations and encouraging repeat business.-Provided accurate forecasting of private event sales to properly execute the catering and outlet business plan.-Worked with the Executive Chef and Sales & Catering Coordinator to establish profitable and competitive private event menus that meet clients' needs Manage group and catering accounts to maximize business potential

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

• Assign leads in CI/TY and Cvent daily• Manage social media accounts- Facebook, Instagram, etc.• Update daily BEOs/ distribute o department heads• Turn over daily contracts • Create and submit Amenities form• Complete responsibilities in resumes/ distribute group points- Ebonus

Tampa/St. Petersburg, Florida Area

• Responsible for all sourcing, qualifying and placing m,id to senior level candidates for C- level clients• Maintained long-term business development and established professional relationships• Reached weekly, monthly and quarterly KPIs

Tuscaloosa, Alabama Area

Oversaw the planning of multiple specialty events, marketing pieces as well as the execution

Tuscaloosa, Alabama Area

• SalesPro• OnQ Front Desk Reservation System• R&I Revenue Management• Marketing• Social Media Prospecting• Creates Group Contacts\o Responsible for all activities related to sales & oversee all group saleso Focus on building & maintaining long-term, value-based customer relationships o Meet weekly, monthly, and annual goals in room nights and revenue (KPI’s)o Planned, managed, and executed all events (corporate)

Bachelor’S Degree, Hospitality Administration/Management

Activities and Societies: Alpha Omicron Pi- Alpha Delta Chapter, Filter of Hope Association, UA Meeting Planners International (MPI)

Bachelor’S Degree, Hotel, Motel, And Restaurant Management

Activities and Societies: STUDY ABROAD

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