Jessica Dodge Email & Phone Number

Hastings, MN, US

Hastings, Minnesota, United States

Minnesota

As an Area Sales Manager, I supported our hotels in reaching revenue goals by building lasting relationships with companies, organizations, associations, and tour groups through a proactive sales effort. I conducted outside sales appointments, sales blitzes, maintenance calls, tours and telephone prospecting; I negotiated guest room rates, meeting room.

Minnesota

- Developed relationships with the Minnesota travel to garner support for partnerships, sponsorship and events- Coordinated the annual industry conference- Led and directed group sales efforts with Minnesota travel industry partners- Met with travel planners to sell them Minnesota as a destination- Directed multiple programs for tourism industry including.

Apple Valley, MN

- Marketed the Zoo to the group market- Sold the Zoo as a venue for the events daytime and evening.- Coordinated all details daytime and evening events, from groups of 20-10,000- Solicited new accounts through telemarketing, participating in tradeshows, direct mail, e-mail, and personal sales calls- Collaborated with Marketing Director on group sales.

- Planned and directed all Chamber events, special member functions, trade shows, and fundraising projects, which included two large fundraisers that attracted hundreds of people and raised $150,00- Created sponsorship packages for events and communications- Developed and maintained budgets for all programs, events, advertising, and marketing- Secured.

- Managed all aspects of chamber events from conception to post-event follow-up- Secured financial and in-kind support for programs and events. Met all sponsorship goals ranging from $500-$50,000- Evaluated needs of membership while planning annual programming- Supervised all logistical details with vendors and sponsors- Annual events include:**Annual.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Mass Communication/Media Studies

Associates, English