Katie Kulp, Cmp, Sepc Email & Phone Number

Bristow, VA, US

Northern, Virginia, United States

**Customized Event Planning:** Partnering with association, corporate, and non-profit organizations to craft tailored event proposals that align with organizational goals, ensuring a unique and memorable experience for attendees.**Accessible Event Design:** Championing inclusivity by planning and executing accessible events that accommodate diverse needs.

Bristow, Virginia, United States

As a dedicated Travel Specialist, I specialize in curating bespoke travel experiences tailored to individual preferences, interests, and budgets. Whether you're dreaming of a magical Disney vacation, an adventurous Universal Studios getaway, or an international journey of discovery, I'm here to bring your travel visions to life.With a expertise in Disney.

When you are a part of a small company and something major (such as a pandemic) hits, it is up to all employees to redirect their efforts in ways that will help the company and their clients make the changes necessary to adjust. In the events industry, this meant strategizing the best way possible to turn in-person events virtual and now hybrid. This.

I manage an amazing team of dedicated venue sourcing professionals. Together we source hotels for over 3,000 events worldwide for Association, Corporate, Government & Military clients. I also work on other projects within the organization, including our virtual events team, marketing team and I publish our company's bi-monthly newsletter. Since I am an.

Taking this job within the company opened me up to not just planning, but the execution of events onsite. I worked with clients in a variety of industries, managing events from 10-2000 attendees. If it is logistics related, I have done it including, but not limited to: vendor negotiation and management, working with hotels including rooming lists, menu.

Dumfries, VA

In my first position on 'the other side' of event planning, I did logistical planning for over 250 events per year for an Army program. These events ranged from 10-100 soldiers, spouses and their families for 1-3 day training events. In this role I worked with hotels and other venues, transportation, childcare and curriculum vendors to provide a smooth and.

In this role I continued in my Senior Catering Sales Role for Marriott, earning new and maintaining returning social and local catering clients. This was both a proactive and reactive sales role and included tasks such as menu and proposal development, sales calls - phone and in person and account management.

Having worked diligently and successfully through the recession, I was promoted to Senior Catering Sales Executive, earning more responsibilities such as training and goal setting, as well as working with high-touch clients. In this role, i booked over 3.5 million dollars in revenue, earning me recognition as a top 3 in catering sales revenue for the.

I entered this role in a post-Sales Force One era. Roles had changed drastically from what they were before, and as such, we were able to help develop what these new roles and responsibilities looked like. During my time in as Catering Sales Executive, I booked social (wedding, party, family reunion) and local catering (10 rooms or less) business as well.

In my first sales role, I was in charge of proactively selling the government and SMERF market for two sister properties. I was in this role for a few months before the restructuring of the company sales team lead to it being eliminated. In my time there, I spoke with over 250 new accounts and helped to increase government room nights by 230%. I also.

I assisted managers in organization and efficiency by taking on projects such as contracts, letters, creative proposals, and keeping track of their day to day activities. I was also responsible for greeting potential guests on the phone and in-person as well and qualified and dispersed leads from various sources. I trained others in computer programs and.

As a front desk agent, I acted as hotel ambassador for guests and potential guests. I was responsible for customer service and guest assistance as well as up-selling of rooms.

M- Psychology, M- Sociology, Child, Research, And Sociology

Activities and Societies: Gamma Sigma Sigma (Community Service Sorority), Psi Chi (Psychology Honors Society), Alpha Kappa Delta.

Mba, Marketing