Denece Laborde Email & Phone Number

Greater New Orleans Area

- Met and exceeded goals - Solicited new business as well as established accounts to obtain memberships. Increased membership by 37% in 11 months - Led membership sales process by soliciting businesses in person and online (NewOrleans.com) - Developed and conducted custom brainstorming sessions for businesses on aligning their business with visitor economy.

Greater New Orleans Area

- Responsible for prospecting and soliciting meeting planners to host meetings and events at the Fair Grounds. - Exceeded goals, 2017 by 167% - Repositioned facility as event venue for corporate and special events to industry partners and customers - Responsible for account management and bookings, site inspections and new business development

Greater New Orleans Area

- Grew customer base through creating and managing special events - Generated over $1.5 million in new gross sales through of targeted account and client solicitation within the first eight months on the job - Developed new strategies and concepts for themed events, team building, and city tours. - Managed event budget ensuring customer satisfaction and.

Metairie, LA

- Managed Chapelle Fund to increase of financial contributions by individuals and groups through building relationships and developing new fundraising channels - Increased annual giving by 300% within first six months of the 2014-2015 school year. - Developed and implemented strategies to encourage new or increased contributions. - Coordinated activities.

Greater New Orleans Area

- Negotiated and execute contracts for multi-hotel user events in an expeditious manner. Use expertise of placement and opportunities for customers to maximize profit and satisfaction for both convention center and customer. - Planned and coordinated participation in sales activities and exhibits to market the ENMCC to potential clients with a primary.

- Grew and maintained Atlanta branch’s number one account, providing over $5 million in revenue annually - Managed production schedules, estimates, and organize services to accomplish and meet customers goals and expectations - Developed and maintain client relationships growing opportunities and selling additional services while soliciting new business.