Laura Buttry Email & Phone Number

Heidelberg,Germany

From May to December 2015, I relocated to Heidelberg, Germany as part of a short-term assignment for my husband's profession. During this time abroad, I was able to immerse myself in a new culture and gain skills applicable in any area.• Developed budgeting and planning skills by financing, planning, organizing my year around the world. • Cultivated language and communication skills through contact with people from around the world. Learned to use nonverbal and verbal communication to overcome communication and language barriers.• Learned how to adapt to unanticipated situations and improvise new plans due to unexpected event

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Developed, implemented and managed sales and marketing efforts to target new business opportunities and grow existing customer relationships.• Created referral program with hotel sales managers for sports team bookings• Grew year over year sales by $20,000 two consecutive years• Consistently within top 10 stores in catering sales for those without service vehicle• Created event detail communication system between sales and operations team• Receive consistent positive responses from clients concerning quality of service • Represented Buca at trade shows and chamber of commerce events• Trained new sales managers within local market

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

A nonprofit is a business just like any other with target audiences and growth potential. My focus was to increase visibility of MDA through the different programs and fundraisers. Even though my time with the company with short, I was able to make an impact.• Exceeded contribution goal for the Shamrock mobile program by 96%• Created a newsletter to foster relationship with volunteers and key sponsors• Increased participation in the Muscle Walk fundraiser by 20%• Consistently grew social media exposure• Represented NGO at key events in order to increase awareness• Fostered relationship with current donors which resulted in a 40% increase in donations

Indianapolis, Indiana Area

Led sales and marketing efforts for an 18,000-square-foot hotel including private group and dining sales along with maintaining solicitation goals and booking goals of $60K per month• After one year, became responsible for all wedding sales and events coordination, which consists of largest revenue maker and largest monthly sales goals• Created and implemented vendor referral bonus program• Created bridal sample room to showcase possibilities• After completing social media training and implementing techniques learned, increased visibility by 300%

As the catering manager, I worked with corporations and individuals on events from five to 150 people. Events include corporate workshops, birthday parties and weddings. I am also responsible for booking overnight rooms.

Terre Haute, Indiana Area

- Create feature articles for the bi-monthly alumni newsletter- Track university visibility through print media

Bachelors Of Science, Public Relations

Activities and Societies: Public Relations Student Society of America, Homecoming Committee, Spring Week CommitteeISU Homecoming Parade.

Indiana Academic Honors Diploma