Partners with national clients to help enhance their vending, unattended vending and office coffee services.

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As Director of Recruitment and Selection with The Columns Resource Group, I help people learn more about how a career as a Northwestern Mutual Financial Network representative can provide the rewards and opportunities of self-employment -- flexibility, having a positive impact on people’s lives, and virtually unlimited earning potential.

Managed and coordinated needs of Suite Catering Sales Office for 100 Corporate Suite Holders and their administrators.* Directed staffing, training and performance evaluations Suite support staff.* Initiated independent market analysis research to determine optimal POS system to simplify all daily sales responsibilities and maximize sales. Recommended Quest program that drove sales growth through improved efficiency, organization and tracking.Structured and maintained communication channels to optimize networking opportunities among suite holders and their administrators to drive superior guest experiences.Assisted Vice President of Restaurant and Entertainment on all large projects, including confidential aspects of new business proposals, marketing strategy development, and customer service initiatives.Responsible for Excel Energy Center events coordination and execution of the 2008 Republican National Convention. Coordinated plans for on re-build, set-up, menu selection, floor plan, group layout, and wrap-up procedures. Project management responsibilities for 74 suites and arena events covering all service requirements from guest arrival to guest departure, including suite preparation and décor, guest welcome, menu selection, mascot visit coordination, networking, and sales support.