Deborah Lederman Email & Phone Number

Nashville, TN, US

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

As the Director of Accounting at Bright Event Productions, I led the financial operations, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in all accounting functions. I managed payroll processing, guaranteeing timely and precise payments while adhering to federal, state, and local regulations. Utilizing QuickBooks, I streamlined accounts payable and receivable.

Greater Nashville Area, TN

Woking with NASBA and CPT leadership to ensure the growth and strength of CPT programs. Serve as a liaison to chapter advisors, council members and chapter members as necessary. Manage Student CPT competitions, conferences, and events. Participate in planning and execution of strategic plan.

Nashville Metropolitan Area

Greater Nashville Area, TN

287 Rooms 26,000 Sq. Ft. Meeting and Event Space-Responsible for maintaining all major accounts within Social, Sports, Military, Religious, Entertainment and Tour & Travel Markets-Prospect and identify new business that fits within market parameters-Negotiate group business and attain contracts to exceed hotel revenue goals -Exceeded 2016 annual goal by.

Greater Nashville Area, TN

46,000 Sq. Ft. Meeting and Event Space- Responsible for coordinating, supervising and directing all aspects of the Catering Department included hiring, training and firing staff.- Managed 45,000 sq ft meeting space- Maintained profitable operations and high quality products and service levels. - Maximized revenues and exceeded budgeted revenues by 30%.

Nashville Metropolitan Area

In the heart of a Waldorf teacher lives the commitment to help each student reach for his or her highest potential. Waldorf teacher preparation gave me a deep understanding of the whole human being as it unfolds through the critical phases of childhood, as well as my commitment to ongoing self-development that stretches in all directions— socially.

Greater New York City Area

• Responsible for employee award and recognition programs for the 17K employees. Orchestrated and managed various events and activities, overseeing a $1.5 million dollar budget and 2 employees.
• Reduced recognition program costs by $50K while improving satisfaction 23%.
• Provided employee orientation to the newly hired staff.
• Launched 3 new appreciation and recognition programs.
• Improved staff retention rates.

Greater New York City Area

1,306 Rooms 60,000 Sq Ft Meeting and Event Space- Developed profitable sales through outside sales calls and maintained active sales contact on all assigned accounts and within assigned market segments.- Supervised events in progress.- Assisted the Director of Sales and Marketing in marketing through outside sales and telemarketing.- Handled incoming.

Greater New York City Area

685 Rooms 15,000 Sq Ft. Event and Meeting Space- Actively prospected and qualified new business - Monitored and handled inquiry calls - Provided client proposals in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures - Produced and/or review all sales contracts, rate agreements and banquet event orders - Arranged and conducted special events.