Libby Craig Email & Phone Number

Rochester, New York Area

Currently work to promote Rochester as a travel destination for sporting events. Work to strengthen relations between facilities, hotels and community partners as well as with local, state and regional sports organizations.Actively sell sports market segments including basketball; gymnastics, dance and cheer; swimming and aquatics; fencing; bowling, track and field and running; volleyball; boxing and martial arts; wrestling and weightlifting; rowing and yachting; field hockey. Primary… Show more Currently work to promote Rochester as a travel destination for sporting events. Work to strengthen relations between facilities, hotels and community partners as well as with local, state and regional sports organizations.Actively sell sports market segments including basketball; gymnastics, dance and cheer; swimming and aquatics; fencing; bowling, track and field and running; volleyball; boxing and martial arts; wrestling and weightlifting; rowing and yachting; field hockey. Primary focus on securing new sports organizations, programs and tournaments to choose Rochester for their next sporting event. Show less

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Responsible for fielding group leads, referrals and requests-for-proposal from inquiry stage to contract. Held accountable for monthly, quarterly and yearly sales goals based on guest rooms and food and beverage revenue. Monitor Reader Boards weekly to track business in the area and obtain market information to solicit new accounts, reactivate old accounts and retain existing accounts. Also responsible for hotel site tours, constant communication with guests, contract negotiations and… Show more Responsible for fielding group leads, referrals and requests-for-proposal from inquiry stage to contract. Held accountable for monthly, quarterly and yearly sales goals based on guest rooms and food and beverage revenue. Monitor Reader Boards weekly to track business in the area and obtain market information to solicit new accounts, reactivate old accounts and retain existing accounts. Also responsible for hotel site tours, constant communication with guests, contract negotiations and maintaining knowledge of market and industry trends to remain competitive when bidding on business.Market overview includes all education, hospitals, law firms, and professional sports accounts with 10+ rooms and corporate and pharmaceutical accounts with 21+ rooms. Show less

Ardmore, Pennsylvania

Sales Associate, Ann Taylor (December 2013 - November 2014) Ardmore, PASales Leader (May 2010 - August 2011) Rochester, NYLead Store Stylist (September 2010 - August 2011) Rochester, NYHead of Store Visual Team (September 2010 - August 2011) Rochester, NYIn my role as sales lead, I was responsible for all managerial responsibilities within the store specifically in the visual and style areas. I overview 13 associates and worked hand-in-hand with 4 other members of management.

Rochester, Ny

Manager of Event Operations & Visitor Services (January 2012 - present)As Manager of Event Operations & Visitor Services, I am the primary contact for all events that are booked through the commission. I am responsible for communicating directly with the tournament director(s) and assist in any event needs such as: securing facilities, banner/logo design, social media presence, press release creation and distribution, visitor information availability, program advertisement sales… Show more Manager of Event Operations & Visitor Services (January 2012 - present)As Manager of Event Operations & Visitor Services, I am the primary contact for all events that are booked through the commission. I am responsible for communicating directly with the tournament director(s) and assist in any event needs such as: securing facilities, banner/logo design, social media presence, press release creation and distribution, visitor information availability, program advertisement sales, obtaining group coupons from local restaurants, organizing discounted hotel room blocks, athlete registration, and volunteer support. Director of Communications and Visitors Services (July 2011 - December 2011)In this position, I worked directly with members of Visit Rochester to ensure all of our events received area visitor information as well public relations assistance to promote their event. I was responsible for all daily office operations; event support, visitor services,promotion and marketing for all booked events; internship coordinator and supervisor; social media administrator; website maintenance/update admin.Some events I have been involved with include:95th PGA ChampionshipJ24 World Championships – International Sailing event, hosted sailors from over 32 countries Ellison Park Cyclocross – Two-day international cycling event, 1st event on the UCI event calendar in 2012Atlantic Hockey Championship -Division I Men’s Hockey ChampionshipsSpecial Olympics New York Winter Games AJGA Rochester Open Eastern Zone Swimming ChampionshipFire on Ice Girls Hockey TournamentOntario Beach Sports & Music FestivalRochester Americans Street HockeyFestIGBO Mid Year 2011MVP Healthcare Rochester MarathonHead of the Genesee Regatta YMCA NYS Gymnastics ChampionshipsUSTA Super Seal Summer Slam/ MDA ChallengeWSSA Upper Atlantic Regional Sport Stacking Championships Show less

Site manager for 1st round men’s & women’s venue, Responsible for: finding program advertisers, selecting all tournament team, corporate signage placement, intern placement during games, game-day management

Responsible for daily office work and aided in the following events throughout the internship:2010 Atlantic Hockey Conference Men’s Division I Ice Hockey National ChampionshipBlue Cross Arena – Rochester, NYResponsible for: obtaining sponsorships for championship program, collecting coupons and menus from area restaurants for players and coaches, creating restaurant guide for out of town teams2010 Section V Boys Ice Hockey Senior Select GameBlue Cross Arena –… Show more Responsible for daily office work and aided in the following events throughout the internship:2010 Atlantic Hockey Conference Men’s Division I Ice Hockey National ChampionshipBlue Cross Arena – Rochester, NYResponsible for: obtaining sponsorships for championship program, collecting coupons and menus from area restaurants for players and coaches, creating restaurant guide for out of town teams2010 Section V Boys Ice Hockey Senior Select GameBlue Cross Arena – Rochester, NYBanquet Coordinator; Responsibilities included - creating event guest list, contacting caterers, creating menu for dinner, obtaining guest speaker, creating layout for banquet2010 Red Bull Open Ice Pond Hockey TournamentMendon Ponds Park – Rochester, NYRink attendant, Ran concession stand, set-up and take down of event, shoveling 8 rinks and maintaining them throughout the weekend, helped with team registration & check-in2010 USA Hockey U18 Boys National ChampionshipsESL Sports Centre Rochester, NYAssistant to Project Coordinator; Responsible for: check in of volunteers, program sales, team registration, collection of USA Hockey official game scorecards Show less

Worked directly with front office staff and was present on all game days, leader of all on-field promotions, assisted with all stadium events as with grounds-crew when needed