Lorraine Muha Email & Phone Number

Responsible for multi-market event sales and contracting for the New York/New Jersey district. Achieved by converting incoming calls and RFPs, and prospecting new business through cold calling corporate, association and SMERF clientele. Specific achievement:For Q1 of 2024 achieved 2nd highest RFP conversion and 4th highest number of closed contracts on a team of 14 during tenure of less than 1 year.

Greater Hartford And New Haven Area

Manage and accountable for success of the multi-venue Live Nation Connecticut Special Event Sales department. Exceeding financial goals via contract negotiations with C-suite and other executives, retaining existing customers and proactively soliciting new business. Act as key liaison with vendors; manage event personnel of up to 70 while serving as on-site manager for 60+ contracted events per year.

Greater New York City Area

Director of Sales and Event Manager, Lyndhurst, Tarrytown, NY Feb 2015 - Jul 2017Catering Sales Manager, The Maritime Aquarium, Norwalk, CT Apr 2013 - Aug 2014Oversaw all social/event sales from initial contact through closing of sale. Negotiated contracts, coordinated catering, venue, site rentals, etc. for events up to 1,000 guests. Formulated and implemented event floor plans and timelines. Key liaison with vendors, managed 50+ event personnel while serving as on-site manager for all contracted events. Specific achievements:⁎ Analyzed competitors and ongoing trends to develop diverse, new sales packages, resulting in increased sales, improved customer service and online reviews.

Stamford, Ct

Worked as on-site event director at a 15,000 square foot facility as key point-person with clients for weddings, corporate, philanthropic, and milestone events. Managed 50+ event wait staff, bartenders and chefs; coordinated rental and requisition supplies; chose menus; and oversaw all vendor communication. Led development of event floor plans and timelines.

Jacksonville, Vt

Generated event, group, and tour sales, negotiating contracts, and acting as onsite coordinator for all weddings, private events, meetings and luncheons as well as the host and guide for groups and tours. Organized and supervised trade shows, wine tastings, events, festivals, and fundraising events for sales and client prospecting; which involved theme development, vendor delivery, and staff, setup, and takedown.Established and retained positive customer relations as onsite coordinator responsible for all events.

Stamford, Ct

Led all operations for regional florist including client proposal development and consultations, staff hiring and training, ordering inventory, coordinating and managing off-site events, accounts receivable, promotion and publicity, website development, and planning fundraisers for Make a Wish Foundation and American Red Cross.