Laura Hanson Email and Phone Number

Responsible for preparing all event documentation and coordinates with Sales, hoteldepartments and customer to ensure consistent, high level service throughout pre-event,event and post-event phases of hotel events. This position primarily handles events of averagecomplexity with a heavy social focus. Ensures all hotel events have a seamless turnover fromsales to service back to sales. Recognizes opportunities to maximize revenue opportunities byup-selling and offering enhancements to create outstanding events

Responsible for the booking Corporate and Social events of all Kaneff Golf Courses including, Lionhead Golf & Country Club, Royal Ontario Golf Club, Royal Niagara Golf Club, Century Pines Golf Club, Carlisle Golf and Country Club, and Streetsville Glen Golf Club.My head office is based out of Lionhead Golf & Country Club. Lionhead's beautifully landscaped grounds incorporate the natural beauty of meadows, wetlands, forests and natural foliage on 520 acres of land. Designed and groomed to excite every level of golfer, Lionhead offers its guests one of Ontario's finest golfing experiences on two championship courses

Crescent Hotels & Resorts owns and co-invests in hotel real estate, and is an independent, third-party operator of hotels and resorts. The company currently owns or operates approximately 60 hotels and resorts – with approximately 12,000 rooms in 22 states, Canada and the Caribbean.Managed both Corporate and Group sales through the Oakville location. Seeking new clients while keeping the current clients happy with top notch customer service. - Manager on Duty Shifts responsible for all activities in 140 bedroom Hotel and all staff- Working with 3rd party companies in the operations of Corporate meetings/functions

•Coordinate the daily activities for Leslie Beck•Meeting weekly/monthly goals with increasing client database•Accompany clients throughout the clinic to explain and promote program benefits, secure all program sales by booking client’s follow up appointments•Act as a key contact with all clients to address product questions and scheduling requests•Generate innovative ideas on a weekly basis to market Leslie Beck’s services, such as creating brochures and doctor binders, developing corporate presentations to generate potential inside sales•Liaise with television, newspaper and radio media on a daily basis (Canada AM, Globe & Mail, CJAD Radio and CBC Radio) to coordinate media interviews•Generate and analyze weekly and monthly statistical reports to client demographics and identify marketing opportunities•Input and process all daily billing procedures•Assist Leslie Beck with the preparation of presentations, including coordinating schedule with facilitators, creating presentation outline and marketing materials

•As inbound lead specialist •Closed all inbound sales opportunities•Created and executed informative sales presentations to interest potential clients•Represented the company at several Bridal Shows. Included set up and tear down of Event booth•Coordinated and managed all aspects of events, from contract negotiation, to event implementation

•Coordinated event details for on-board art auctions, managing all aspects from advertising and promotion to generate maximum attendance, staff supervision and acting as Auctioneer•Responsible for accounting and business administration•Coordinated the shipment of art and managed inventory control to meet the needs of auction guests and their estimated spending limitations- Worked with Cruise Director on weekly sales and promotions to increase revenue across the ship- Created and operated new activities for Guests enjoyments- Worked with 3rd party companies in Mexico to assure Guests maximum enjoyment during excursions. - Performed with 12 piece band during Captain Cocktail Receptions in front of 1500 guests on a weekly basis