* Coordinates frequently with On-Site contacts to ensure that the event is progressing the way it was envisioned.*Creates Requests For Proposals to Hotel properties based on clients needs and evaluates the responses to assist the client in making as sound a decision as possible.* Implements accountability track procedures to prevent clients having to deal with attrition.* Responsible for gathering and documenting project requirements, establishing timelines, scheduling meetings, determining budgets and proactively communicating project updates. * Plans room set-up for events based on projected attendance and event requirements as well as shepherd the event flow based on itineraries drafted with clients.* Contracts with multiple vendors and service providers to implement and execute client vision.* Evaluates and analyzes the performance of executed programs and campaigns to ascertain their effectiveness in meeting financial objectives.* Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access, Power Point, Outlook).* Responsible for the co-development and execution of area marketing plans to deliver short and long term exposure to meet revenue and profit targets in line with campaign financial objectives* Built a network of marketing contacts that provide strategic sampling/Brand enhancement/support opportunities.* Produces strategic daily consumer interaction plans that create strong one on one consumer education opportunities around products promoted within defined brand strategies.* Develops, implements and manages repeatable processes to enable smooth execution of projects, maximize efficiency within support staff and reduce costs.* Performed as Event Planner, Event Manager and Field Market Manager with multiple types of events sponsored by many well known brands such as: American Express, Kodak, Sony, Jaguar, Apple, Nintendo, Aston Martin, and U.S. Army.

* Established an organization geared towards enhancing the lives of children (and their parents!!!) through the benefits of chess instruction.* Coordinate with various academies in providing after school chess instruction to students.* Wrote two 15-week course curricula, beginner and intermediate, teaching children grades Kindergarten through 4th how to play chess, thereby teaching them the core disciplines necessary to effectively play the game and ultimately navigate more methodically through daily life.* Contract with current members of the United States Chess Federation with minimum ratings of 1700 to teach the curricula in accordance with the strict lesson plans that I established. * Teach some of the courses myself, at the request of parents, and provide in home instruction.* Closely monitor the progress of children through frequently administered, engaging quizzes built into the curricula and report progresses to parents.* Implement Praise and Reward programs to keep children engaged and motivate them to excel, as well as implement incentive programs to motivate instructors to remain on target with instruction.* Manage a network of instructors, making teaching schedules, interacting with the various academies reporting on Instructor's effectiveness and ensuring payroll is met.

* Managed primary logistics of up to 11 national events annually over a 5 state region.* Gave presentations to potential investors focusing on cost/benefit analysis matrices realizing a 53% closing ratio and consistently producing a minimum 35% ROI* Negotiated and managed multiple vendor agreements and relationships nationally.* Cultivated profitable relationships with radio stations and printing production managers.* Corresponded with alliance partners (media) regarding ad material specs, radio spots and deadlines.* Established event budgets based on artist requirements recognizing a 27% reduction in costs due to effective negotiation and strategic outsourcing.* Oversaw daily activities: data entry, accounting, graphic edits to sponsorship marketing pieces, collection of ads, gathering sponsorship and attendee information.* Solicited sponsorships to offset event upfront costs and attract a broader reach of patrons.* Arranged and managed on-site and off site activities promoting events.* Coordinated travel and lodging arrangements for performing artists and staff.* Ensured payroll as well as vending agreements were met.

* Lead as the Department Head of the Guest Services Department of a 4-star, 4-diamond hotel in the long term absence of the Guest Services Manager* Managed a staff of 20 bellmen, 15 valets, 3 doormen, 4 concierge and 3 guest service coordinators.* Attended daily and weekly staff meetings representing the Guest Services department and reporting on department status with regard to preparedness for incoming guests and activities.* Researched wage data of luxury hotels within the area as well as like properties nationwide to justify an increase in the porterage of all bellmen, doormen and valet's, resulting in a $2.00 per bag roundtrip porterage increase for each position.* Conducted weekly standards tests to ensure that staff where constantly providing the high level of service expected at a Four Seasons property.* Facilitated payroll for all staff utilizing ADP, ensuring that budgeted labor costs where consistently met and tip pools were adequately allocated.

* Managed a staff of 10 outside sales staff directly and 20 outside sales staff indirectly in soliciting and securing cellular telephone business.* Generated 16 million in annual sales through efficient implementation of sales and marketing strategies primarily targeting corporate and government clientele.* Designed and drafted multiple sales communications templates used during the sales cycle.* Streamlined sales process via implementation of several key initiatives.* Was responsible for a 23% annual increase in revenues due to effective management of sales staff and specific targeting of prime accounts.* Assisted sales staff in Accumulating information for and preparing RFI's and RFP's for prospective clients.* Crafted sales presentations for special prospective clients ensuring higher closure rates.* Provided training for staff to make them more efficient at understanding the sales funnel (process), proper placement of prospects in the sales funnel, and overcoming objections and closing prospects.* Tracked staff progress and provided coaching sessions to help staff meet their prospecting goals.* Created new compensation schedule matrix with built-in bonus compensation tiers.* Trained and developed sales executives, achieving high performances and strategic wins for the company.

* Served as the social secretary to a 4-star General Officer planning and managing all aspects of his official events and daily activities, having the rank of Captain.* Created menu's and itineraries for functions hosted by the Commanding General.* Planned meetings, conferences and itineraries arranging for transportation when necessary for the Commanding General and staff.* Drafted guest lists for events in accordance with established military pecking order and protocols.* Worked with Officer's Club banquet staff and post lodging facilities in securing the successful execution of planned events.* Facilitated travel arrangements for senior ranking executive attendees of meetings that were not local.* Determined facility schematic configurations to determine the most effective way to accomodate meetings and events with regard to occupancy.

* Held this position while attending college and maintaining a 3.5 GPA.* Oversaw hotel operations during the overnight shift from 11:00pm - 7:00am* Resolved guest service issues when needed with the full confidence of the General Manager.* Assisted in the check in as well as the check out process with guests.* Ensured hotel standards where being met by the overnight staff.* Conducted standards tests to confirm overnight staff knowledge of hotel procedures.