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Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Achieves assigned revenue targets.Prospects for new business, develops new streams of revenue through industry partners, and conceptualizes and executes marketing ideas to generate leads.Maintains and grows existing client relationshipsConsistently reports/forecasts activity/revenue projections.Negotiates agreements with clients on behalf of the Spy Museum.

Lorton, VA

Managed contracts, invoices, timelines, and stakeholder files for 100+ events / $725k annuallyEstablished a marketing program and operational SOPs for a newly constructed 5,400 ft2 wedding venueNetworked with wedding vendors in the community to establish relationships in the region to benefit the organizationEstablished facility maintenance through.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Assisted Banquet Managers in staff supervision and training, event presentation and execution, and post-event assessments at high-demand property.Scheduled 95 full-time and 350+ part-time employees weekly per business demands; updated daily per client requests and Union standards.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Managed the onsite execution of all aspects of events to include planning, day to day coordination and exit strategies in over 500,000 square feet of meeting space.Served as meeting planning advocate and liaison to link clients with all hotel departments while developing and maintaining a trusting relationship for future business.Prepared for conferences.

Saint Augustine, Florida

Developed and managed municipal and cultural events including charity events, international festivals, and volunteer appreciation events. Identified, developed, and maintained grants, proposals, and budgets to fund programs and services; all submitted grants received at least 90% of requested funding.Interacted with cultural travelers, St. Augustine.

Saint Augustine, Florida

Assisted the 450th Commemoration team (4 City of St. Augustine employees) in content development, planning, and managing cultural and community events to honor the City of St. Augustine's 450th anniversary. Was hired as a full time employee after the conclusion of internship.

Gainesville, Florida Area

Interned with municipal organization for four consecutive semesters while taking 16-18 credits at the University of Florida. Position included planning, organizing and managing two nationally recognized annual festivals: the Downtown Festival and Art Show and Hoggetowne Medieval Faire. Experience in media correspondence, promotional and collateral design.