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, enhancing financial reporting and overall business performance. My role also involved strategic financial planning and analysis, contributing to the company's growth and success.

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 obtaining over 110% in contracted business -Exceeded 2017 annual goal by obtaining over 115% in contracted business-Exceeded 2017 annual goal by 150% in an annually repeating competitive market

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%- Developed and implemented strategies to increase business on campus. -Acted as a liaison between client and operating departments to ensure successful meetings and to generated repeat business.

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, intellectually, physically, and artistically—to push beyond your comfort zones and help you develop the capacities needed to inspire your students.Waldorf teaching is, above all, an art. Waldorf teacher preparation builds the capacities needed to create lively, memorable lessons in which your students are engaged and self-motivated.

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 inquiries and booked premium business.- Maintained a trace system and utilized all office automation procedures and capabilities.- Formed clearly and detailed communication with Event Coordinator after conclusion of interview and booking with client so Banquet Event Order (BEO) can be created.- Communicated all aspects of each event on property to all departments.- Gathered as much information as possible so each function can proceed smoothly.- Attended catering, sales, and food and beverage meetings as scheduled.- Assisted the Director of Sales and Marketing in reviewing the function book and conducts evaluation of releasing or finalizing functions.- Possessed knowledge of competition and what other companies offer their clientele.

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, site inspections, and off-site presentations for potential clients - Met or exceed monthly and quarterly revenue and room night goals - Produced monthly sales-related reports and sales forecasts for segment - Attended and represented hotel at trade shows and conventions and participated in sales trips to key feeder markets - Attended key meetings - Made key business decisions on groups and catering business when the DOS and DOC were not available. - Was resource to sales managers relative to their day to day responsibilities - Represented hotel at high profile hotel events - Attended internal hotel events as a representative of the sales team. -Was a leader in Daily Business Review - Was a resource to DOS on special projects- Organized quarterly blitz - Designed and worked on promotions for need dates with DOSM- Designed new high level group proposal format