At Planner Hero, we believe in keeping the control in the hands of planners. Our team is the navigator - we provide a personalized portal within our exclusive sourcing technology, targeting NSO and DMO support, response collection and reporting, and ensuring our planners have all the necessary pieces to secure the best location for their program.Our revenue comes directly from hotel partners who choose to enhance their information within our technology - ex: custom photos, ability to edit property attributes, add file attachments and load metrics. Planner Hero's focus is to educate, empower and support our clients to book group business directly.All of this is done in a commission free, no planner fee model. Our network supports only net rates - allowing our hotel partners to freely place value in their proposal rather than absorbing a commission obligation.

By combining world class group sourcing technology and an exclusively direct buyer network, Planner Hero is reconnecting event planners and hoteliers, in a real way, to do business the old fashioned way...together.

Connecting event planners with hotels, venues and vendors using the Scout20 online system.Project Management (design, marketing and customer support)Website testing and trouble shooting

• Create detailed Requests for Proposals using SHW’s online RFP System• Successfully execute multiple projects simultaneously• Maintain constant communication with hoteliers and clients to ensure seamless site selection and contract logistics• Create dynamic, comprehensive, one-of-a-kind site reports for clients • Research various websites and utilize industry knowledge to create property lists

Event Coordinator October 2011 – March 2012• Recognized for excellent onsite management and event production, including preparation and onsite execution• Handled complex situations and multiple responsibilities simultaneously mixing long term projects with the urgency of immediate demands of co-workers… Independently handled projects as assigned by Event Managers• Demonstrated ability to deal with highly confidential information• Aided in production of event marketing materials and successfully implemented swag for attendees of events• Proposed new ideas and concepts toward improving event planning and onsite management• Assisted with preparation and onsite logistics for world-wide events with minimal supervision, including BEOs, event resumes, billing and registration• Managed office files, folder set up and maintenance using Sharepoint• Responsible for effective and timely communication between internal teams and vendors• Managed event documents including contact sheets, timelines, production schedules, meeting notes, and budgets• Participated and contributed to all company events and meetings. Attended and actively engaged in training sessions and meetings

Social Media and Promotions Manager
****Please note that the owners of Hotel 1000 also own Murray Franklin and Talking Rain; due to the slowing economy, in order to continue my job at full time I was working for all three companies at the same time
•Updated housing information: home plans, pictures, and detailed housing specs onto Murray Franklyn website.
•Attended planning meetings to create a social media program for Murray Franklyn and Talking Rain
•Spearheaded the Social Media Program and implementation of various programs
•Developed integrated approach to increase sales results, product awareness and brand image base through social media outlets

• Spearheaded the Social Media Program at Hotel 1000 which increased sales, product awareness and brand image• Participated in hotel sales blitzes and contributed to all Hotel 1000 membership events; attended local industry functions, client events, conferences and networking functions to developed ties with clients and potential clients • Prepared competitive social media offers, including detailed package offerings and customized menus, to acquire guestroom and catering business for the hotel; successfully negotiated contracts and vendor agreements with companies such as Groupon and LivingSocial which helped to build a new customer base that generated sales for Hotel 1000• Participated in weekly Sales & Catering, Group Review and Resume Meetings• Conducted site tours showcasing Hotel 1000’s features and capabilities• Supervised Sales and Marketing interns• Generated bi-monthly email blasts that reached up to 30,000 viewers• Provided assistance to Public Relations team to increase sales and brand awareness * Planned media dinners and VIP stays and aided in preparing press releases • Launched and managed first annual Oscar Party at Hotel 1000*Event was featured in Seattle Magazine May 2010

Site Selection Manager September 2008 – June 2009• Create detailed Requests for Proposals using SHW’s online RFP System• Successfully execute multiple projects simultaneously• Maintain constant communication with hoteliers and clients to ensure seamless site selection and contract logistics• Create dynamic, comprehensive, one-of-a-kind, site reports for clients • Organize monthly commission reports• Research various websites and utilize industry knowledge to create property lists• Attend FAM trips and social engagements on behalf of the company to build relationships with vendors and present/future clients• Member of the 2008/2009 company party planning team-organized holiday parties and employee functionsOnsite Logistics Second for the Microsoft CEO Summit May 2009• Assisted in venue set up and décor, transportation, registration preparation, attendee relations, and event flow

•Involved in organizing donations form local and out of state businesses•Assisted in venue set up and decor•Responsible for most valuable auction items during event•Execution of sold auction items•Produced a successful and memorable event for the clients and VIP guest's