Develop new business, penetrate existing accounts, and minimize lost business to achieve profitable sales growth and special objectives within assigned territory.Seek and qualify prospects in accordance with Company account stratification goals.Research customer business needs and develop a mix of products and service to meet needs.Evaluate market trends and recommend products to customers, based on business needs and goals.Be informed of market conditions, product innovations, and competitors' products, prices, and sales; share information with customers as part of value-added services provided.

Sales Inquiries, Sales Qualification and Space Optimization Management, Sales Contracts, Site Visits, Sales Tradeshows, responsible for $2,800,000 in net catering for Las Vegas Convention Center.

Sales Inquiries, Sales Qualification and Space Optimization Management, Sales Contracts, Site Visits, Sales Tradeshows, National Association of Catering Executive Member, four diamond hotels, Social and Wedding market as well as association, entertainment group and affiliate new and repeat business management, training through Starwood,i.e. Sales Strategy, Ethics and Diversity, coaching and counseling direct and dotted line reports

Manages the investigation and review of credit data on clients and suppliers. Evaluates credit history and determines credit limits. Supervises delinquent account collection and establishes terms of payment. Monitors accounts and develops reports to ensure compliance with policy and legal statutes. Directs exempt and non-exempt collections staff. Works closely with Sales Team and Meetings and Special Events team to ensure excellent customer relations and repeat guest retention.

Managed all aspects of transient, repeat, and VIP guest stays. Purchasing and inventory control of fine gifts. Concierge duties for elite, private VIP guests. Proficient in Fidelio, MARSHA, CLASS, MICROS, RIO, Publisher, Powerpoint, MS Office. Generate and retain entertainment and business travel VIP’s to create loyalty. Arrange and verify travel, restaurant, tour and production arrangements for top 1% of guests.