Worked closely with Travel Portland Conventions Sales Managers to provide support services in the solicitation of meetings and conventions for the city of Portland.Responsibilities:• Coordinate with hotel and facility partners to collect necessary data for bids• Prepare and distribute communications in support of meetings and conventions• Assemble brochures, promotional materials and amenities to client hotels• Support sales managers with site visit coordination for client lunches and dinners• Handle single-hotel leads and inquiries, across all market segments, within pre-determined parameters, forwarded by other members of the convention sales team. • Research and input all appropriate account data into the Customer Relationship Management database (CRM) accurately and in a timely fashion• Establish and maintain excellent business relationships with representatives of Portland’s hotels/motels and facilities through personal contact, leads, etc. • Direct client inquiries to the appropriate sales or services manager• Present formal bids and presentations; assist planners with conference planning specific to Portland; assist local host committees; provide destination marketing assistance.

Managed financial budget accountability to client and department on management of assigned program, coordinated with event and account managers to launch new clients and drive growth of existing clients through solid delivery and performance, conceptualized and helped implement strategic enhancements of client programs.

Offered style consultations to brides and their bridal parties, completed dress orders with manufacturers in a timely fashion, handled company inquiries via telephone, email, and in person, managed appointment calendar based on availability and scheduling procedures.

Member of Delta Gamma SororityDirector of Derby Days- With the help of my sorority I raised over $10,000 for Sigma Chi’s philanthropy and Make-A-Wish Foundation. During a week long Campus wide philanthropic event I lead my sorority to win Derby Days through apparel sales, coin drive, ticket sales, and on-line donation.Director of Vouchers- Delta Gamma Sorority In charge of coordinating with local restaurant to provide the live-in members of Delta Gamma food during the weekend. Coordinate accounts payable with Director of FinanceDirector of Public Relations- Delta Gamma Sorority Assisted with all aspects of public relations with the campus, community, alumnae, advisers. Planning and publishing a newsletter informing alumnae, members' families and regional officers about chapter activities, events and accomplishments. Working with officers/directors to publicize events and honors.

I participated in a 12 week intern program in the Marketing Department. Worked closely with department heads to gather information on website formation and ease of use. I assisted in the development of reports to track ease of use for the company’s on-line ordering system. Attended web-based corporate meetings, weekly. I acted as photographer for Summer Interns, prepared final presentation for executive staff.