HelmsBriscoe streamlines the meeting planning process by managing the time-consuming task of researching, contacting, and evaluating venues for your organization’s events. Since 1992, HelmsBriscoe clients have benefited from our global reach, unsurpassed experience, and industry relationships. Whether you are booking a large-scale association event, or a smaller corporate function, our team of industry professionals will work to match your meeting with the best venue at the best value based on your specific needs.

Sodexo is a French food services and facilities management company headquartered in the Paris suburb of Issy-les-Moulineaux. Sodexo is one of the world's largest multinational corporations, with 420,000 employees that represent 130 nationalities and are present on 34,000 sites in 80 countries. OTC: SDXAY, Mkt. Cap: $16.692B• Interface with Director of Catering and Sales Managers to prepare for events at various venues, operating with extensive knowledge in the corporate CaterTrax management system, KRONOS, and DRIVE.• Maintained direct communication with ten approved vendors with knowledge in receivables, POs, and cost reduction.• Performed analysis to all inventory movements to track margin and turnover for catering goods.• Implemented SPLH plan to keep to budget and forecast.• Direct Report to four Catering Supervisors and 25 part-time banquet staff employees.• Coordinated client vision requirements across all operational departments: rentals, F&B, and equipment logistics.

• B2B Marketing and Networking with Fortune 500 companies to the world’s largest voluntary health organizations and non-profits, spreading to embassies and corporate law firms• Responsible for lead generation, revenue growth, and business development over corporate and non-profit markets.• Increased profits on audio/visual sales using up-selling and value selling techniques.• Business to Business Sales: Direct selling resulting in lucrative repeat business and substantial revenue growth.• Lead Sales Manager, increasing sales growth as well as increasing hotel profit margins.One of the most recognized names in the industry, Hilton Hotels & Resorts offers travelers a world of authentic experiences. The brand continues to be the innovative, forward-thinking global leader of hospitality. With products and services that meet the needs of tomorrow's savvy global travelers, we shape experiences in which every guest feels cared for, valued, and respected.GLOBAL STATS•100 Countries & Territories•758,502 Rooms*•4,610 Hotels*

• Responsible for managing and developing client relationships in specific government and social markets • Achieved high success in developing new business through cold calling and walk-in non appointment business. • Used existing industry knowledge to assist in developing and implementing business and marketing plans leading to increased food and beverage departmental profit of 22% year over year.• Promoted to lead sales manager; consistently exceeded individual revenue goals in excess of 229%Hilton Garden Inn® is the award-winning, upscale, yet affordable hotel brand that enables travelers to discover and connect while on the road. With over 600 locations worldwide, inviting social spaces, and high-end amenities, we ensure you'll have a great stay at an even greater value.

SODEXO GROUP“Quality of Life” Service Provider with 419,000 employees in 80 countries. OTC: SDXAY, Mkt. Cap: $14.5B• Responsible for managing 20 full and part time event staff, including creating the weekly schedule. o Responsible for event production, logistics, and execution at all venues, including all alumni events. o Knowledge in retail sales, food and rental costs. o Lead training of new event staff and on-going employee development. • Interface with the Director of Catering and Sales Manager to define client vision and requirements. North America Key Figures:• $8.8 billion revenue• 125,000 employees• 9,000 sites• 700 facilities management sites• More than 15 million consumers served daily

Graphic Hamper is a web development and design company also specializing in marketing, branding, and miscelaneous design. Special focus on brand identity: logo, copywriting, web design and development, and social media content creation/management.

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Madison + Main is a branding, marketing and PR Agency in Richmond, Virginia that gets results for emerging companies and challenger brands.• Successfully completed internship as a Creative Intern.o Actively participated in agency meetings and creative concept sessions.o Worked directly with Copywriter, Graphic Designer, and Creative Director to create work for real clients. Awarded: 2014 – 2 Telly Awards (2 Bronze)2013 – 7 Telly Awards (2 Silver, 5 Bronze)2012 – 2 Telly Awards (2 Bronze)2012 – Business of the Year – Richmond Business Council – GRCC2011 – Richmond Ad Show Winner – Best Online Video2011 – GRCC HYPE Young Professionals Workplace Award

Communicopia specializes in marketing campaigns for your business, polishing your public image, creating a logo, updating a website or producing collateral materials. • Created web outlines for website creation, displayed photography skills by taking photos for websites.• Assisted graphic designer in creating and designing logos and websites for various clients, as well as re-branding• Used creative writing skills to develop website copy and blog content