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Saint Paul, Mn, Us

Woodbury, Minnesota, United States

Woodbury, Mn

Established strong foundation for company growth within SEB Vendor Division by developing company standards from hospitality experience. Managed planning and coordinating arrangements for over 50 meetings annually for four unique brands with up to 2,500 attendees. Established program goals, educational topics, and outside speakers in close partnership with executive management. Built and nurtured collaborative professional relationships with preferred hotel, service, and food vendors. Served as an integral member of a team of professionals, which grew Anytime Fitness from 3,000 to over 4,500 franchises within four years. Managed and facilitated all aspects of corporate meetings from event budgets, RFP, site selection, preplanning, contract negotiations, onsite support, and post-event reporting for all meetings onsite and offsite. Managed monthly and annual conference trade shows with over 100 vendors. Launched company’s first virtual trade show with over 600 attendees and 85 vendors in 2019.

San Francisco, Ca / Seattle, Wa / Minneapolis, Mn

Completed Corporate Management Trainee program with a focus in Catering & Event Planning.Managed event sales, negotiations, and overall positive business experiences for technology, non-profits, corporate, medical, social, and high-level executive clients. Increased revenue by exceeding event sales quota by 10% each year. Facilitated over 65 events annually for up to 1,000 attendees.Co-lead annual recruitment for Event Department and Hyatt Hotels. Recognized for highest Event Department scores in post-meeting customer surveys in 2015. Served as President of Women@Hyatt Minneapolis chapter from January 2015 to December 2015.

Eau Claire, Wisconsin, United States

Managed the overall satisfaction of 40+ events and weddings per year. Supervised set-up and tear-down of all banquet facilities and functions. Supervised Event and Setup teamCreated overall comfortable and inviting environment for guests. Resolved staff and guest concerns quickly and efficiently.

Bachelor'S Degree, Hotel, Restaurant, And Tourism Management (Concentration: Event Planning)

International Tourism / Study Abroad Program