Jena Green Email & Phone Number

Strongsville, Oh

• Oversee and facilitate all aspects of meeting planning from site selection, vendor negotiations, event detailing, on-site logistics, registration and post-event reporting• Work on multiple meetings and events that range in size from 10 up to over 1,000+ individuals• Manage budgets and control our companies spend through effective cost analysis• Responsible for negotiating hotel, airline and rental contracts • Create and send RFPs to various hotels and venues• Responsible for traveling to locations throughout the US for various meetings and site-visits• Responsible for our Annual Conference with over 1,000+ attendees• Assist with our Union Home Foundation Events, Intern Events and Office Events

Marriott Cleveland East

• Assists clients in the selection of food and beverage menu using upselling techniques to maximize revenue for hotel.• Contacts clients to confirm meeting dates, times, number attending, and hotel and meeting room requirements. Follows up regularly to receive updated information and obtains a guaranteed commitment.• Determines outside vender services needed (ie: entertainment, floral displays, audio visual, local tours, etc.)• Communicates to respective departments to ensure delivery of services (ie: guest services department for room blocks, VIP check-ins and guest transportation needs, food and beverage department for restaurant and catering arrangements, outside vendor or internal source for audio visual requirements, accounting for payment schedule, etc.).

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Group Sales Manager August 2014- PresentGenerate & boost sleeping room/food & beverage revenue for hotel totaling over $400,000 per quarter.Build trust & rapport with clients, while managing all markets including: Corporate, pharmaceutical, financial and social groups.Act as a mentor to John Marshall Students while teaching them about the hospitality industryInterim Purchasing Director June 2014 - August 2014Managed inventory & orders for various departments using Birch street program. Collected inventory, tracked orders, and organized deliveries for multiple vendors & SuppliersHousekeeping Supervisor August 2013- June 2014Managed up to 30 associates in daily operations by assigning duties and inspecting work for the proper standard of cleanlinessOrganized and monitored incentive program for housekeepers and housemen in order to increase NPS scores.Rooms Intern May 2013- August 2013Ensured smooth operation of both Housekeeping & Front office.

Athens, Oh

In charge of planning and operating special weekend events for Ohio University totaling 700+ participants including: Parents Pancake Breakfast, Coach Herman Boone from Remember the Titans, and Mom's Walk for the Cure while maintaining a pre-determined budget. Establish sponsors and philanthropic events in order to raise over $13,000 for Susan G. Komen. Assisted with the creation of concert and comedy events focused on enriching students’ campus experiences. Help delegate and insure success of live performances such as Mike Posner and the spring concert. Assisted with the creation of concert and comedy events focused on enriching students’ campus experiences.

Attend and participate in the Sports Business Forum where professionals grant advice about sports industry careers.Volunteer with program sales during Ohio’s football, basketball, and other various sporting events. Participate in current sport trend and career development discussions.

Athens, Ohio

Analyze the goals and purpose of events with guests to insure correct venue, setup, and tech supplies.Submit events to the Event Management Systems program after establishing necessary event details with client.

Bob Wren Stadium

Create menu, inventory, and stock all food items for every home baseball game in Bob Wren Stadium.Assist other directors in game day duties such as planning for promotions, planning and volunteering for Community Relations events, acting as mascot, and assisting in the growth of the Copperhead organization.

Restaurant, Hotel, and Tourism Association October; Gain relevant industry experience by participating in the National Restaurant Association’s food show in Chicago, Illinois. Participate in event management skill development while helping plan trips, events and fundraisers.

Allocate funding to student organizations on a quarterly basis after evaluating their funding requests.Dissolve $200,000+worth of funding requests into a $50,000 budget through the Financial Affairs Committee.Interview organizations for funding, plan Student Senate events, monitor and market workshops for student organizations, compile student organizations events calendar, regulate budget meetings.Head of the Quarters to Semesters committee, which researched and designed the new funding system for Ohio University’s switch to semesters. Appointed to the Major Special Events committee which discussed issues and improvements to Ohio’s University’s reservation and event procedures.

Prepared and baked all of the goods provided in Nelson, Boyd, and Shively dining halls as well as three area coffee shops, using ServSafe practices.Inventoried and handled the distribution of ingredients and products distributed throughout the bakery.

WOUB TV and Radio Station PBS/NPR affiliate; Compiled and edited monthly television listings for WOUB’s online publication Air Check.Coordinated television and radio membership campaigns which brought in monetary donations to support the non-profit station.Produced and distributed donation rewards to customers throughout the viewing area.

Assist in the planning, marketing and implementation of annual Ping special events including, Planet Ping, Rec Fest, the Super Bowl Party, and Mom’s Market for 500+ participants.Ensure safety to patrons throughout the 168,000 sq. ft. building by using First Aid and CPR procedures when necessary. Allow access, regulate equipment, and provide information to guests about all 8 campus recreation departments.

Acted as first responder in all aquatic emergencies in areas Riptide Run, Coral Cove, Liquid Lightening, and Thunder Falls, using Ellis and Associates water safety, CPR and First Aid procedures.Portrayed Wild Water Kingdom in a positive light while resolving guest complaints and concerns.Assisted in the managing of lifeguards that included: Preventing minor break violations, overlooking timesheets, and providing care for 20+ individuals.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Hospitality Administration/Management

Bachelor Of Human Consumer Science, Restaurant Hotel And Tourism; Sports Administration And Event Management