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Houston, Texas, Us

Houston, Texas, Us

Creating Memorable EventsBased in Houston Texas, with over 15 years of event experience, we know how to make your event one to remember. From sourcing venues, decorators, performers, travel, and all, we help you build your event from the ground up. Check out our portfolio to see some memories from other events planned.Versatile ServicesOur wide range of vendors, across the US ensure you have exactly the event you envision. From corporate conferences, seminars, incentive travel and tradeshows, to brand activations, we are the behind-the-scenes get-it-done help you need. A History of SatisfactionOur clients agree that our events are big hits… probably because we have the passion for events. It’s what we love! We strive for 100% customer satisfaction. From email updates about how the planning is going to managing the day of the event, we will support you the whole way through.

Houston, Texas, Us

Houston, Texas, Us

Key responsibilities working with C-level clients of national restaurant chains/beverage companies (e.g., Bloomin Brands, Hooters of America, Fridays, Delaware North, Anheuser-Busch, E&J Gallo, Pernod Ricard, Beam Suntory, Campari, etc.) include: • Manage, coach, develop, motivate Meeting/Event Planner team• Direct/oversee all meeting/event planning, execution, calendar, full budget• Establish relationships/collaborate with internal partners, travel services, vendor sourcing, legal/marketing, planning, promoting, executing events, reporting outcomes, opportunities for continuous improvement• Project managed/led pre-event consultation, budget management, venue selection, agenda development, event flow, AV requirements, promotion/registration, printing/shipping, travel, staffing, reporting, follow-up

Houston, Texas, Us

• Managed promotional/new event ideation, creative briefs, client proposals/presentations• Managed calendar, timelines, stakeholder progress reports• Collaborated creating content, collateral, swag• Facilitated pre-event meetings; established critical path timelines; collaborated/managed client, suppliers, vendors, account team • Collaborated in ideation, sourcing, facilities for events (e.g., décor, catering, entertainment, transportation, location, RSVP, equipment, promotional signage, prizes)• Tracked pre-event/on-site attended registration (Cvent)• Managed issues/troubleshooting to maintain exceptional customer service outcomes

Ossining, New York, Us

Key responsibilities include high exposure with executives: • Planned/implemented/managed/evaluated over 100 U.S./international meetings, tradeshows, incentive trips, symposiums, conferences, board meetings, dinners• Negotiated/managed over 200 contracts/year• Designed/developed exhibit booths up to 2,500 sq. ft./budgets to $600,000 (largest tradeshow presence); managed Social Media platforms (marketing)• Partnered with internal/external marketing teams, Public Relations/Legal ensuring branding standards, creating/designing marketing material, reporting• Managed event video production/photography

• High profile clientele (e.g., celebrities, professional sports athletes, diplomats)• Grew annual food/beverage revenue by 142%• Awarded Top 3 hotel (Westin); top customer service award (2013 Starwood hotels)• Accurately forecast group rooms and group food and beverage revenues for assigned groups and affiliate business.• Negotiate/review contracts

•Coordinate groups ranging from 10 rooms to hotel buyouts for incentive travel experiences, to conferences.•Specialized in incentive travel to assist clients with planning unique and memorable experiences.•Responsible for maximizing food and beverage revenues and upselling based on group minimums and budgets.•Maintaining a good client relationships.•Research industry trends to meet client expectations.

Chicago, Il, Us

• Sold 195% of given quota• Focused large market Groups with hotel buyouts• Managed Meeting Concierge• Oversaw department Payroll in creating schedules, checking accuracy of overtime and timeliness of employees• Collaborated with Managers re: forecasting for accurate budgeting• Assisted clients in preparing for Conventions, setting up Food and Beverage, room sets, Audio Visual, reservations, transportation, special decor, etc. • Collaborated with Corporate leaders creating unique incentive trips• Responsible for contract negotiations for selling and planning events for hotel• Planned events ranging up to 2,000 guests (e.g., menu, agenda, hotel meeting services)• Facilitated event meetings and other staff meetings• Coordinated with Destination Management Companies to execute events

Las Vegas, Nv, Us

• Participated in monthly/annual forecasting/budgeting• Optimized room rental charges • Consistently generated repeat business from established client relationships • Actively participated/networked in industry related organizations (NACE, MPI)• Adept in sales techniques (e.g., closing, negotiating) • Exceptional creative skills provided innovative set-ups, menus, functions; generated creative/innovative menus while working closely with Chef on pricing specialty menus• Collaborated with banquet department on operations and event execution, ability to quickly evaluate alternatives and decide on a plan of action • Provided overall direction, coordination, and ongoing evaluation of operations, detailed execution of all banquet event orders• Excellent knowledge of computers, specifically Delphi and Daylight, Word and Excel• Monitored group room blocks and pick up, generated detailed resumes for operating departments• Engaged with vendors to ensuring client satisfaction

Houston, Texas, Us

Las Vegas, Nv, Us

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Houston, Texas, Us

Set up and break down parties and social events at private homes and banquet facilities. Assisted to serve food and beverage