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New York, United States

Clifton Park, New York

Execute detailed research and organizational projects for Product Managers and sales team. Create comprehensive map of current Cengage titles to prospective account competencies. Perform deep dive market research of job opportunities nationwide for specific industries. Independently research, compile data, and organize findings under strict deadlines. Vet national cyber competitions for further exploration by Product Managers.

Latham, New York

Built strong relationships in the community and industry to drive hotel sales. Performed cold calls and warm calls with prospective clients. Played an active role in innovative revenue management strategies to optimize Occupancy, ADR, and RevPAR. Coached a team of six sales managers.

Saratoga Springs, Ny

Maximized hotel revenue with strategic group bookings and exceeding client and guest expectations. Managed Corporate, Government, Social/Military/Education/Religious/Fraternal, and other segments.Regular prospecting to secure new accounts as well as maintain excellent relationships with current accounts. Actively engaged in community events, such as Chamber functions and trade shows, to market the property.

Saratoga Springs, Ny

Supported all departments during hotel opening process, specifically Director of Sales and General Manager. Ensured all guest suites complied with Hilton Brand Standards. Received, created, and maintained hotel wedding blocks. Initiated social media strategy and designed printed marketing materials for hotel and restaurant. Collaborated with managers to effectively address all Hilton survey scores as well as Trip Advisor reviews.

Clifton Park, Ny

Managed sales of all events under 125 people, installation banquets, and sports banquets. Prepared custom proposals to meet and exceed the specific food and beverage needs of each client. Trained and supervised staff for daily operations support. Effectively communicated client’s vision to operations staff and Chef to ensure impeccable event execution. Initiated next day follow-up with clients to confirm satisfaction and to maintain long-term relationships.

Hilton Garden Inn, Clifton Park

Responsible for banquet and restaurant sales support along with management of office operations. Assisted Sales Manager with all steps of event planning; from initial inquiry to post-event follow-up. Effectively communicated with clients, operations staff, and Chef to ensure impeccable event execution. Collaborated with Sales Manager on marketing efforts as well as create and maintain social media pages. Managed daily operations of office, including supply ordering and accounts receivables. Assisted restaurant General Manager with guest reservations, special promotions, and gift card sales.

Hall Of Springs, Saratoga Springs, New York

Managed priority projects while providing administrative support for executives, managers, and clients. Lead major fundraising event involving ticket sales, staff coordination, and marketing. Regularly compiled client feed-back data via surveys and phone calls for company use. Managed in-advance and day-of reservations for high volume dining events and holidays. Maintained a constant focus on the organization and flow of office activities as well as guest first impressions.

Played key role in the development and execution of employee wellness program. Provided clients with a positive first impression. Sustained office organization by monitoring client appointments and expediting the delivery of critical documents. Served as witness during execution of estate planning documents. Process and prepare tax returns for quality control before being sent to the government and to the client. Ensured high level of accuracy for legal documents and invoices. Represented firm at various networking events.

Responsible for wellness instruction across a variety of programs and for all age groups. Wrote on health topics for YMCA newsletter that were integrated with current Wellness Center initiatives. Created and managed innovative, audience-appropriate health education displays. Trained newly hired Wellness Coaches on staff policy and how to implement the Personal Wellness Program. Instructed weekly fitness class to aid in development of motor skills and coordination for 18-24 month olds.

Executed Oswego Lead Study, funded by the National Institutes of Health, to determine the effects of blood lead levels on the cardiac output response to stress of children ages 9-11.Wrote Scholarly and Creative Activity Committee grant proposal for triclosan research which secured one third of overall study funding.Interfaced with the local Health Center: hands-on sample collection from subjects, assisted subjects in survey comprehension.Recorded baseline measurements of subjects, guided subjects through experimental protocol.

B.S., Wellness Management, Health Science

Regents Diploma