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Fort Worth, Tx, Us

Fort Worth, Texas, United States

Fort Worth, Texas, United States

Fort Worth, Texas, United States

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

With 10 years of catering sales experience, I am thrilled to bring the knowledge I have gained throughout the years back to my home state of Texas at the Historic Hilton Fort Worth and The Ashton Hotel. As Corporate Catering Sales Manager my prime focus is within the corporate market from weekday business meetings, to holiday parties, and more!

Metairie, La

Solicited and contracted rooms and event space, primarily for association business, through RFPS on extranet websites, prospecting calls, and repeat clientele. Targeted results-oriented, high revenue, and potential sales calls to ensure a successful direct sales program in accordance with established goals and objectives. Maximized yield management opportunities. Actively participated in industry related organizations and local community to develop business. Maximized existing key accounts by identifying and capturing those that offer revenue growth. Conducted onsite room and event space presentations to prospective customers. Negotiated function space, food and beverage, and guestrooms commitments to yield maximum profitability and enhance the hotel’s financial performance. Maintained consistent verbal and written communications with clients. Motivated, coached, and counseled catering sales coordinator. Prepared annual banquet revenue goals/budget. Assisted in preparation of annual sales and marketing plan.

Metairie, Louisiana

Responsible for contracting new and repeat bookings including multi-day conventions and conferences, Mardi Gras Coronations and Balls, social events, small meetings, etc. Answered catering related RFPs via CVENT, JCVB, NOCVB, Hotel Planners, etc. Initiated planning meetings for all groups to discuss food, beverage, room layout, etc. Administered banquet event orders and conduct weekly BEO meetings. Prepared and distributed banquet invoices to clients and collect payments. Improved communication between catering and banquet departments regarding event details and updates ensuring more successful follow through. Prepared annual banquet revenue goals/budget. Assisted in preparation of annual sales and marketing plan.

Bettendorf, Ia

Bettendorf, Ia