Jenna Buck Email & Phone Number

Alexandria, VA, US

Arlington, Virginia, US

Demonstrated hospitality professional with 10+ years producing and planning large scale events. Proven track record of providing innovative solutions for a range of clients.Clients:- B.F. Saul Company Hospitality Group- 4Wall Entertainment- United Fray

Arlington, VA, US

College Park, MD, US

Produce, oversee, and execute events ranging from 50 to 10,000 attendees under the purview of the President’s Office and the Division of University Relations to maximize fundraising goals.

Bethesda, MD, US

• Developed strategic annual event programming such as Summerfest, Bloom, Autumn Days & Christmas on the Potomac to drive incremental revenue. Partnered with local media groups to promote Gaylord brand events and connect.
• Transitioned unutilized hotel property into new event space that increased ancillary event revenue by $500k YOY (Year-over- Year).
• Developed event sales & marketing strategy that increased ticket sales by 11% YOY.
• Increased overall revenue by $662k in total holiday events YOY.

Bethesda, MD, US

• Responsible for hiring, training and managing a team of 200+ seasonal employees to operate a forty-seven-day holiday event welcoming over 180k guests.
• Developed an immersive food & beverage event which generated 63% more revenue YOY.
• Produced SummerFest 6% under total event budget while incorporating novel improvements which elicited an overall 18% increase in hotel guest satisfaction.
• Developed thematic entertainment for the Riverview Ballroom Gala 65% under budget.

Bethesda, MD, US

• Managed 7-15 projects daily to ensure sales strategies were effectively implemented and matrixed with relevant reservation and inventory systems.
• Maximized revenue potential by 13% with daily inventory checks by maintaining straight-line availability.

Bethesda, MD, US

• Supported two catering managers and one event manager administratively. Designed logistical room set ups, diagrams, and catering specifications to best fit client needs.
• Partnered with convention services managers, catering managers, and events managers to increase event satisfaction survey results by 7% YOY.
• Managed the property sales of convention affiliates increasing catering revenue by 5% YOY through upselling and effective billing management.

Orlando, Florida, US

• Managed quality and integrity of seasonal stage shows and events.
• Led a team of 200+ performers and staff to deliver top ranked talent to guests.
• Developed an operational training program for incoming performers, reducing overall rehearsal budget by 10%.

Orlando, Florida, US

Orlando, Florida, US

Alpharetta, Georgia, US

• Managed the Orlando, Jacksonville, Gainesville, Tallahassee, and Ormond Beach territories through marketing and selling a portfolio of dermatology and gastroenterology products.
• Responsible for the first Loutrex coupon redemption worldwide.

Miami, Florida, US

• Led the Entertainment Division through rehearsal to performance of Seventies Night, Club 20, & 60’s Sock Hop. Hosted and supervised daily social activities for over 6k guests weekly including trivia, karaoke and dance.
• Promoted and sold over $10k/week in Royal Bingo cards.
• Delivered outstanding customer service earning 11 name mentions in guest satisfaction survey over 50 voyages

Interdisciplinary Studies, Humanities, Communications

International Studies, Transient Student