Full service event planning with imaginative concepts, unparalleled service, and attention to all details. Transform concepts into unique brand experiences including: Special events, sponsorship activations, tradeshow exhibits, premiere parties, product launches, and corporate meetings. New business development. Planning, coordinating and executing all aspects of events. Monitor and control event budgets. Negotiate all vendor contracts. Event experience in New Orleans and Los AngelesCurrently as an Event Manager, I oversee all aspects of an event. I have negotiated event contracts and monitored/controlled budgets. I am a skilled communicator and project leader with the flexibility and experience to adjust to rapidly changing schedules, shifting priorities, and high pressure settings.

• Developed presentations and cross promotions for broadcasting group which resulted in new business.• Hired to develop and negotiate long-term business agreements with key accounts. • Planned promotional events for high profile clients such as Coca-Cola, Budweiser, Heineken, Wendy’s, Toyota, and House of Blues. Relationship Management: Grew account share an average of 25% (year to year) Consistently had most accounts "on air" and most annual contracts. New Business Development: Secured numerous new major accounts that had not previously bought our format or programming. Consistency exceeded monthly sales quota by an average of 20%Territory Start-up & Growth: During my career in broadcasting sales, I have repeatedly demonstrated my strength in prospecting by consistently being “top biller” during start-ups /ownership changes /format changes.

1999-2001 Tribune Broadcasting CW Television Network/ ABC Television Network New Orleans, LA • Grew station share an average of 25 percent on all major accounts. Created nontraditional revenue programs for the Tribune Broadcasting market duopoly. (WNOL & WGNO) Consistently "top biller" at station.• Developed long term partnerships with key accounts including Coca-Cola, Church’s, and Six Flags Theme Park. • closely with Promotions Department to develop creative and result driven ideas for clients.

Consistently brought on most "new business" for station. Conducted extensive market research to identity opportunities for station revenue. Sold sponsorship, live endorsements, and developed advertising campaigns to help businesses increase revenues. Achieved all sales goals set by management. Grew existing business a minimum of 20% year to year. Provided unparalleled customer service and developed lasting long term business with annual clients.

• Prospected new accounts for a radio station with a new format. Consulted with business to design innovative advertising campaigns, creative events, and on-air promotions. 100% of account list was "New Business" and generated from a "cold call"

Assisted clients in determining architectural preferences, purpose, function of environment, and budget consideration.

Guest service representative and personal valet for all hotel guest. Provided a unparalleled level of customer service.