The Miss Volunteer America is a nationwide, service-oriented scholarship program based in Tennessee that seeks to empower young women across the country through educational scholarships and extraordinary opportunities. Each of the 5 points on the crown represent a principle in our organization’s mission. S.E.R.V.E

Terravive (www.terravive.com) is a woman, minority and veteran owned global supplier of eco-friendly, compostable cafeteria, dining and cafe consumables (i.e. take-out containers, 5 comp. trays, cutlery, cups, straws, bowls, plates, resealable bags, trash bags, etc) currently shipping throughout the USA and into 4 continents and islands in the Pacific, Atlantic and the Caribbean.

Athletes to Careers is an organization dedicated to coaching, counseling and placing highly talented athletes into the corporate world. Working in harmony with educational institutions and America’s top companies, we help athletes make a smooth transition from the playing field, to their desired professional career.

Orchestrate variety of tasks to develop and grow business opportunities with Collegiate Athletic Departments and Alumni groups from major Universities around the country. Negotiate with new and existing clients by utilizing persuasive selling methods to meet revenue targets and drive expansion for emerging brand. Conduct face-to-face meetings with key stakeholders at all PAC-12 universities. Attend networking events and build lucrative relationships with decision-makers across sports and corporate arenas. Leveraged strategic approach to build and expand relationships for growing brand; successfully hit $1.4M sales goal.Enhanced brand visibility by traveling to Anaheim and Scottsdale for Athletic Director Conference and Alumni Presidents Conference and evangelizing hotel and company.

Managed business development and relationship building in In all areas of the United States. Competed with 5 Star resorts to Win the Business and to push group business including Athletic teams, non profit organizations to beautiful Bend, Oregon and The Riverhouse on the Deschutes. To showcase exemplary hospitality that will keep our guests coming Managed business development and relationship building with focus on client acquisition. Directed various human resource functions, including hiring, interviews, and onboarding for new employees. Conducted in-depth market research to better position hotel to acquire new business and repeat clients. Supervised interns to support special events and tradeshows and identify marketing opportunities through various social media, including Facebook and Twitter.*Met $1.3M annual sales goal each year by spearheading local sales blitzes and expanding into national markets, including religious, fraternal, social, military, education, and sports.-Grew religious, tour & travel, and sports market 50% each year.*Applied extensive network and communication skills to influence Collegiate Football players and coaches to attend fundraising events.

Held bottom-line accountability for $1.4M in annual revenue, building new relationships each year, and managing business critical projects. Oversaw development of sales pipeline and negotiations with PAC-12 athletic departments. *Positioned Hilton Eugene to become first choice for accommodation for ESPN, FOX Sports, IMG, and PAC-12 Networks by conducting proactive follow-ups, leading contract negotiations, and initiating value-added communications. *Aspects of all levels of Sports in the area and around the Country.

Supervised key relationships and business development activities. Coordinated with Owner and General Manager to determine high-end décor styles and manage inventory for hotel guests rooms. Quickly learned and implemented new management and reservation system.*Championed all aspects of opening for first boutique hotel in Lane County; served as, “One-Person Sales Team” and owned direct responsibility for managing relationships with 79 investors.*Conducted weekly tours with local business leaders and senior officials from Alaska Airlines and Sunset Magazine to enhance marketing efforts.

Oversaw the Group Sales Department and to assist the Director of Sales in efforts to manage and grow group sales, with focus on sports, corporate, government, entertainment, tour and travel, alumni, and religious markets. Coached and supervised five sales managers; mentored and ensured team hit aggressive sales quotas. Communicated and collaborated with travel partners and Operations Directors at various universities and corporations to strengthen business relations. *Became known as “Sports Guru” of hospitality across Lane County for developing vast network of coaches, players, owners, and administrative leaders; additionally, coordinated tour and travel arrangements for bands and Broadway shows.

Account Executive in the Sales Department.. This is the ABC Affiliate in Western Oregon. Put together Commercials and Scripts while working with Local business on advertising and the advertising budgets.

Sales Manager for the SMERFE market. Started as a Reservationist and worked my way into the Sales Department. Exciting world of working with the Social, Military and Religious Markets.