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Kansas City, Mo, Us

Independence, Missouri, United States

// Assist in the promotion and planning of large-scale events through securing hotel room-blocks, planning tourism days, hosting welcome receptions, and more. // Research existing events that match the parameters of Independence and inquire with planners for future needs. // Collaborate with hotels, lodging partners, conference centers, and arenas alongside the City of Independence’s Marketing Team to promote tourism and increase occupancy. // Create and send proposals to event… Show more // Assist in the promotion and planning of large-scale events through securing hotel room-blocks, planning tourism days, hosting welcome receptions, and more. // Research existing events that match the parameters of Independence and inquire with planners for future needs. // Collaborate with hotels, lodging partners, conference centers, and arenas alongside the City of Independence’s Marketing Team to promote tourism and increase occupancy. // Create and send proposals to event planners after coordinating with local hotels and conference centers.// Organize monthly meetings for Independence hotels and lodging partners to network, go over policy, get city updates, and learn best practices. // Create custom itineraries for bus-groups traveling to Independence and familiarization tours for industry partners. // Promote Independence at trade shows for bus-group planners, and meeting and event planners. Show less

Independence, Missouri, United States

// Coordinated multiple events simultaneously ranging from 10-700 attendees.// Communicated detailed instructions, menus, and room setup diagrams to the Conference Center Staff.// Developed annual action plan to increase sales in the Wedding and Special Events market segment.// Negotiated special pricing for marketing/advertising by leveraging trade value.// Worked directly with clients (Weddings, Corporate, SMERF, Government/Military, and Associations) to create proposals and… Show more // Coordinated multiple events simultaneously ranging from 10-700 attendees.// Communicated detailed instructions, menus, and room setup diagrams to the Conference Center Staff.// Developed annual action plan to increase sales in the Wedding and Special Events market segment.// Negotiated special pricing for marketing/advertising by leveraging trade value.// Worked directly with clients (Weddings, Corporate, SMERF, Government/Military, and Associations) to create proposals and bookings, detail banquet event orders, and collect appropriate deposits and final payments.// Cultivated strong relationships with our preferred vendors and acted as primary point person between them and my clients, creating a seamless planning process. Show less

Kansas City, Missouri Area

// First point of contact for all guests. Provide customer service by having knowledge of all promotions, services, and products offered// Manage scheduling for all stylists and handle all monetary transactions for the salon

Overland Park, Ks

// Collaborated with Regional Offices to promote events and take ownership of parts of the logistical planning.// Became a key planning component to the Tour de Cure Bike Ride that featured over 300 participants to achieve (and surpass) our $250,000 fundraising goal.// Organized a list of constituents, local vendors, and businesses to assist development staff// Solicit and manage over 500 donations and in-kind sponsors// Conduct telephone and online outreach to engage volunteers… Show more // Collaborated with Regional Offices to promote events and take ownership of parts of the logistical planning.// Became a key planning component to the Tour de Cure Bike Ride that featured over 300 participants to achieve (and surpass) our $250,000 fundraising goal.// Organized a list of constituents, local vendors, and businesses to assist development staff// Solicit and manage over 500 donations and in-kind sponsors// Conduct telephone and online outreach to engage volunteers and manage administrative efforts Show less

// Designed and facilitated weekly lessons for an undergraduate course in Entrepreneurial Business. // Served as the primary educator for 20 students by creating lesson plans on current business practices and events, executed lesson plans in a weekly 50 minute class period and assign and grade coursework. // Collaborated directly with the floor government to cultivate monthly educational and social programs within the hall. // Worked with 300 students daily to assist with day-to-day… Show more // Designed and facilitated weekly lessons for an undergraduate course in Entrepreneurial Business. // Served as the primary educator for 20 students by creating lesson plans on current business practices and events, executed lesson plans in a weekly 50 minute class period and assign and grade coursework. // Collaborated directly with the floor government to cultivate monthly educational and social programs within the hall. // Worked with 300 students daily to assist with day-to-day life, build community in the residence hall and provide assistance for any emergencies 24 hours a day. Show less

Excelsior Springs, Missouri

// Executed 25 weddings for the property by being the day of point of contact for clients. // Oversaw banquet staff and attended weekly meetings with Catering Managers and Food and Beverage Director to ensure all events ran efficiently.// Held weekly meetings with clients to discuss precise details of their wedding and gave tours of the property to potential couples.