Caroline Grant, Cmp Email & Phone Number

Remote

Work independently and as part of a project team to service the logistics of assigned CWT Meeting & Events programs, with a specific focus in leading all aspects of assigned program components from conception to execution of meetings and conferences.

Provided oversight and direction for multiple associations and coordinated each association's individual message across a variety of communication platforms. Collaborated with association boards and committee members to direct planning of conferences, board meetings, and other events in-person and virtually. Supported member involvement and programming..

Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

• Streamlined financial success through facilitating and conducting face-to-face sales calls with business executives, directors and meeting planners, attending trade shows, sales conferences, and other networking events.
• Nurtured and sustained lasting relationships with clients in the association and corporate markets.
• Cultivated new business leads resulting in large group business generation for a multi-use boutique style venue.
• Essential in advancing corporate/association market within the Raleigh/Durham area and beyond.
• Vital in promoting River Landing within the market to the association and corporate world to inform on the unique venue to hold meetings/events/retreats/golf tournaments.
• Continuously pursuing professional development through self-paid certification class for CMP while at this establishment to gain as much knowledge as possible about meeting planning resulting in status as a CMP.

Wilmington, North Carolina

• Fostered critical relationships with account base resulting in contract renewals. Collaborated with CVB and other area stakeholders on projects and events in the Wilmington area. Identified and resolved challenges in a.
• Negotiated room rates, meeting room rental, function space, and hotel services within approved booking guidelines.
• Advanced partnerships with the Wilmington and Beaches CVB, Chamber of Commerce, and various industry partners to provide a more successful experience for association planners holding their meetings in the Wilmington.
• Key in association conferences with 200-500 attendees, meeting space, food & beverage, A/V, and room blocks.
• Started job while hotel was under an 11-million-dollar renovation. Had to negotiate previous contracted meeting space/rooms with association clients.
• Facilitated check in and during all meetings/events (day or night). This included making maps of the area while the streets, and also the hotel, were under construction leading to simplified operations for guests and.

• Promoted profit margins, soliciting, qualifying, and managing group sales for local and national corporations, third party intermediaries, and Hilton Worldwide accounts. Encouraged relationships with existing and new.
• Partnered with revenue management team to increase ADR and maximize all opportunities for corporate group blocks and transient business.
• Vital as an active participant/representative of hotel with AENC, MPI as well as other trade shows.
• Performed sales calls to current and potential corporate clients to maintain critical relationships and drive new business.
• Supported check-ins and meetings/events (day or night) as well as sharing opportunities in the area.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Rehabilitation Service

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy