Houston Area Marketing Manager responsible for planning and executing marketing strategies for each or our 4 communities, Hillwood Communities Houston, Realtor and Community Relations.

• Recipient of Lifestyle Director and Program of the Year (NHBA) and Lifestyle Director of the Year (GHBA) 2020• Implemented, outfitted, and trained residents and peers on community app (Pomona Life)• Saved client 33% of proposed 2020 budget by maximizing sponsorships while minimizing costs• First Lifestyle Manager in Houston for Hillwood Communities for a 2000+ single family master planned community• Managed internal/external clients, volunteers, and contractors to plan all details of events from conception to clean up• Researched, developed, and managed new programs/philanthropies for community involvement• Developed proactive PR and community relations strategy to ensure alignment with client marketing goals• Fostered an environment of excellent customer service focusing on the best possible experience for all clients• Promoted events through community App, website, newsletters, emails, radio ads and social media platforms

• Oversaw the planning and execution of logistics and operations for both corporate and special events• Responsible for 3 direct reports plus management of all vendors for events• Booked and sustained budgets for various types of events up to $200,000• Prepared and performed 5-8 events per month• Strategic networking to promote Harper Events brand to Greater Houston Area• Negotiated contract terms and discounts with all vendors to maximize cost savings for clients• Effectively communicated to meet needs and deadlines of clients in a timely manner• Created post event survey to asses and analyze event management of company and vendors• Assisted in designing marketing materials and trade show layouts

• Responsible for management of 53 conference rooms and all Houston office events• Implemented the concierge team for the firm; recruited, trained and supported service staff of 11 employees• Successfully planned over 150 events per month sized from 10-600+ participants• Centralized catering and restructured processes to save the firm an average of $15k per year• Fostered an environment of excellent customer service focusing on the best possible experience for any client• Evaluated caterers and vendors yearly to ensure firm standards and expectations were met• Streamlined and organized firm wide charity events including objectives, volunteers, goals and themes• Coordinated internal/external clients and contractors to plan all details of events from conception to clean up• Ensured branding standards were met on all levels of marketing materials• Met budgets by forecasting; minimizing expenses while also reviewing, paying invoices and creating expense reports• Conducted multiple presentations to support staff of 300+ to inform them of new conference services team and services• Procured new room tracking system for all U.S. offices and lead employee for development• Mentored 4 Cristo Rey high school interns to develop knowledge in events and customer service

• Responsible for sale of facilities; menu, beverage and event planning for corporate and special events• Achieved highest overall sales within the company each year producing over $6 million in revenue for company• Increased profitability within company by 20%• Headed weekly sales meetings to review events and prospective bookings• Worked closely with Chef, Food and Beverage Director, and Planners to meet and exceed the clients’ expectations• Created marketing materials to prospect new potential clients• Managed over 200 events per year• Assisted in the daily tasks of office management including training and managing staff of up to 15 employees• Developed relationships, coordinated arrangements and negotiated contracts with all outside vendors• Planned and executed all aspects of trade shows and open houses to bring in new leads