Carla Bond (Aho) Email & Phone Number

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

Prestige Global Meeting Source, founded in 1986, is a comprehensive meeting solutions provider. We provide best-in-class customer service that is second to none for everything from small luxury incentives to large city-wide conferences. Our services allow our planner clients to move above the details and focus on the bigger picture. Leverage our relationships and reputation in the industry, and we will get things done for you while mitigating your risks and saving you time and money. Our deep industry knowledge, supplier relationships, and strategic approach to sourcing helps you get answers quickly and from more properties than you could contact on your own. Our vast contract negotiating experience provides peace of mind. Benefit from the expertise of our tenured full-service event planning team. Whether you need a little support or a lot, we’re here to help. We can be an extension of your team throughout the event planning process – or for elements of your event. From budgeting, designing, marketing, operating, and post-event reporting, we will be your support every step of the way. It’s not just what we do but how we do it that makes Prestige stand out in the marketplace. Our commitment to doing the right thing has established us as a respected industry leader. We strive to achieve greater efficiencies for our clients while recognizing each stakeholder’s needs and seeking to form a dynamic and positive partnership around each transaction. As a top ten producer for many major hotel brands, Prestige has significant purchasing volume while maintaining a collaborative team culture that allows each customer to benefit from the “we” of Prestige.

Ann Arbor, Mi, Us

I'm an experienced Senior Loan Officer who holds the esteemed Certified Mortgage Advisor (CMA) designation, a distinction that only 1% of loan officers nationwide possess. As a Senior Loan Officer at our organization, I provide a pivotal role in guiding our clients through the mortgage process, whether they are first-time homebuyers excited to embark on their homeownership journey or homeowners seeking to refinance for a smoother financial path.NMLS 2029725COMPANY NMLS 3446Equal Housing Opportunity nmlsconsumeraccess.org

Tysons Corner, Va, Us

Lead a team of Account Managers who market technology solutions to third party providers for the largest tech company in the hospitality sector. Coach and mentor team members into top performers. Develop strategies to increase new and renewal business. Work closely with sales leadership to support lead generation and new product initiatives.

Folsom, California, Us

Grew and managed accounts with high-end corporate, association, sports, and entertainment clients. Led prospecting, needs assessment, proposal development, presentations, negotiation, closing, and support. Assisted clients with venue selection, planning, budgeting, vendor negotiation, and attendee registration. Planned and orchestrated events ranging from board meetings to city-wide conventions with over 25,000 attendees. 𝗠𝗬 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗕𝗨𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦- Independently grew business pipeline to a volume of $15M-$38M annually.- Recipient of the “Associate of the Year Award,” given to the top producer out of 375 associates.- First female recipient of the “President’s Hall of Fame,” ranking in the top five associates.- Won the company’s largest multi-year sports tournament contract with $120M in revenue.- Received the “Top Hotel Producer” awards for Fairmont, Hilton, Hyatt, IHG, and Marriott.- Corporate influencer who mentored new associates and spoke at conferences on topics such as approaching high level accounts, mitigating risk, and improving client retention.

Bethesda, Md, Us

Independently grew and developed group business with corporate customers and associations. Created key account initiatives to grow loyalty and market share. Managed the sales cycle from RFP to finish. Cultivated customer relationships to establish brand loyalty and boost market share. Resuscitated lost business.𝗠𝗬 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗕𝗨𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦- Maintained a robust sales pipeline of $5M-$20M of annual group revenue.- Consistently, ranked in the top 1-5% of sales associates globally, achieving the Chairman’s Circle status.- Prospected and tapped new opportunities that continually grew revenues, despite fluctuating market conditions.Early Marriot Career:Director of Entertainment Accounts - Corporate Housing DivisionDirector of Sales - North/South Carolina Corporate Housing DivisionAccount Executive - North Carolina Corporate Housing Division