Gwen Bennett, Cmp Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il

Gwen joined Helms Briscoe with a diverse background in the hospitality industry both from the hotel and the meeting planning side of the table. Taking this knowledge and adding the great network of Helms Briscoe, her goal is to find the best and most valuable solutions for her clients meetings and event. At Helms Briscoe, our process gives you back precious time. With the strength of the most trusted and largest site selection firm in the world behind you, your negotiating power will increase significantly, at no cost to your organization.We specializing in:◊ Domestic and International Site Selection◊ Contract Negotiations◊ Destination Expert◊ Corporate Meetings and Events

Chicago, Il

Using the knowledge I learned in the pastry kitchen and my obsessive passion for all things dessert, I have opened my own pastry shop specializing in cookies, bars, and tarts that can be shipped any where in the United States. imPerfect Pastries is an expression that emphasizes flavor before presentation, and points out that no two things are exactly the same. I strive to only make recipes that I have tested to know they are the best that can be had and will taste amazing. So if you are looking for a gift for a client, a treat for a holiday, or something sweet for your self to enjoy, I would be happy to bake something for you!www.imperfectpastries.com

Greater Chicago Area

Conference Planner, Members Services Manager Feb. 10 -Present• Project manager for global conferences (1 international and 2 national events yearly, 300+ attendees each)o Organized and moderated conference planning committee to ensure all event details - conference layout, session topics and speakers, sponsorship levels including benefits, and marketing goals with execution plans. o Conducted site visits for venues, primary point of contact for vendors and contractors; including on-site personnel (Conference services, facilities setup, Audio Visual, banquets, and rooms).o Managed and distributed meeting details to speaker, sponsors, and attendees from pre to post-conference. o Created and maintained event website & blog: Creating awareness, feedback, and information rich channels. o Identified and maximized methods to effectively spend budgets• Collaborated, designed, and executed marketing strategies through newsletter emails, bulk mailings and social media.• Technology lead in researching, implementing, and training more efficient sales and business processes• Lead the member services program: Processing new members, communicating benefits, maintaining payments, and building relationships.

answered phones and fielded calls for customer service and the chicago office; greeted guests; helped with various marketing projects; ordered supplies for office; Ordered lunch for the office

Answer phones and field questions throughout office taking massages; filing papers and organizing office space; Received and distributed mail and messages to appropriate departments and employees; helped with any office projects necessary for executives and other employees; assited marketing team on email distribution for company and research projects

Communicate all group information, resumes, and VIP items to the team.Answer phones and emails from executive team membersHandle all rooming requests and blocks for daily and future guests.Answer questions regarding the events and locations in the hotelAttend pre-convention and executive meetings.Greet and talk to guests, welcoming them to the hotel

Ensure successful guest check-in with an exceptional experience.Proficient regard to handling numerous guest complaintsAdvanced to Star Trainer position to instruct new applicants