Liv Bourne, Mba Email & Phone Number

Olympia, Wa, Us

Union, Washington, United States

Union, Wa

Carson College of Business - The School of Hospitality Business ManagementHBM 301 - Introduction to Event PlanningHBM 101 - Introduction to Hospitality Business Management

Atlanta, Ga

The Associate Director of Catering (Events), hires, trains, manages and coaches event managers and administrative assistants. Primary responsibility is to sell, service and plan VIP group business. Achieve individual booking goals and shares overall responsibility for achieving property Event Sales goals. • Managed 180,000 square feet of event space, the most meeting space of any hotel in Atlanta• Responsible for short and long term planning and the management of Event Sales and… Show more The Associate Director of Catering (Events), hires, trains, manages and coaches event managers and administrative assistants. Primary responsibility is to sell, service and plan VIP group business. Achieve individual booking goals and shares overall responsibility for achieving property Event Sales goals. • Managed 180,000 square feet of event space, the most meeting space of any hotel in Atlanta• Responsible for short and long term planning and the management of Event Sales and Planning Services • Develop and recommend the budget, marketing plans and objectives and manages within those approved plans • Maintain or exceed budgeted sales and profits in all event areas • Develop and implement effective marketing plans for generating event sale revenues • Monitor sales performance of Event Sales Managers • Train, supervise and work with event staff, in order to solicit and book banquet and event functions, as well as the planning, merchandising and execution of the functions • Leads event sales team to build long-term, value-based customer relationships that enable achievement of hotel event sales objectives • Administer all phases of the event department, including but not limited to sales, planning, marketing, servicing and administrative procedures • High energy, motivational leader, proven track record of success with developing employees for growth opportunities, effective communicator with exceptional customer service skills and the ability to improve bottom line• Maintains current contracts and relationships with all vendors and contractors• Direct responsibility supporting the Senior Director of Events, the General Manager, and the Hyatt Corporate Office• Hyatt Regency Atlanta is recognized as a “beta” property implementing emerging corporate programs. Responsible for tracking and reporting all data as well as updates on efficiency to Hyatt Corporate Office Show less

Seattle, Wa

Responsible for selling local catering events with primary sales efforts in Banquet Food and Beverage Revenue and Meeting Room Rental for both the Grand Hyatt Seattle and Hyatt at Olive 8.Responsible for hosting site inspections, maintaining strong customer relationships, cold calling, participating and leading event meetings and other staff meetings, and working as a team member with the sales and catering staff.Primary selling markets include corporate groups (aerospace… Show more Responsible for selling local catering events with primary sales efforts in Banquet Food and Beverage Revenue and Meeting Room Rental for both the Grand Hyatt Seattle and Hyatt at Olive 8.Responsible for hosting site inspections, maintaining strong customer relationships, cold calling, participating and leading event meetings and other staff meetings, and working as a team member with the sales and catering staff.Primary selling markets include corporate groups (aerospace, banking, bio-tech, education, environmental, finance, government, healthcare, insurance, law, media, medical, pharmaceutical, travel) and various social events (class reunions, political events, proms, birthdays, anniversary's, retirement parties, sorority/fraternity events, weddings, holiday parties) and private events to name a few. Show less

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Hospitality Business Management

Ba, Hospitality Business Management, Business Administration

Human Resource Studies Certificate, Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General