Mary Beattie Email & Phone Number

As a Manager of Global Accounts I help companies find locations for their meetings or conferences while saving them valuable time and money. I listen to their specific needs, conduct research, site selection using HelmsBriscoe's propriety system that contains over 90,000 properties globally. When my clients decide on which hotel or hotels that they would like to place their meetings I have the contract expedited and sent to the client's attention to sign. In this process, my client stays in… Show more As a Manager of Global Accounts I help companies find locations for their meetings or conferences while saving them valuable time and money. I listen to their specific needs, conduct research, site selection using HelmsBriscoe's propriety system that contains over 90,000 properties globally. When my clients decide on which hotel or hotels that they would like to place their meetings I have the contract expedited and sent to the client's attention to sign. In this process, my client stays in control throughout the entire process. There are no contracts to sign with HelmsBriscoe and we are compensated by the hotel chosen in the form of a placement fee.With the strength of the most trusted and largest site selection firm in the world behind you, your negotiating power just increased exponentially. Show less

Job Assignments and accomplishments:• Assumed annual booking goal of $900,000. in group room revenue. • Assigned three major territories; Manhattan, Chicago/Midwest and Connecticut. • Establish client base through prospecting, networking, phone solicitation, trade shows and face to face appointments. Over 150 appointments accomplished in 11 months. • Generated over 150-200 phone calls weekly. Traveled in market for face to face appointments once a month for each territory… Show more Job Assignments and accomplishments:• Assumed annual booking goal of $900,000. in group room revenue. • Assigned three major territories; Manhattan, Chicago/Midwest and Connecticut. • Establish client base through prospecting, networking, phone solicitation, trade shows and face to face appointments. Over 150 appointments accomplished in 11 months. • Generated over 150-200 phone calls weekly. Traveled in market for face to face appointments once a month for each territory assigned.• Qualified and prepared proposals as requested and when meetings were uncovered by in market travel and phone solicitation.• Strengthened relationship with hotel partners and third party representation. Maintained membership in professional organizations such as MPI, PCMA and Association Forum of Chicago Show less

Job Assignments and accomplishments:• Annual booking goal of $3.2 million, exceed goal annually by 40%.• Establish new and maintain existing accounts through solicitation, sales calls, telemarketing, mailings, networking and inquiry response in downtown hotel with 70,000+ sq. ft. in classic ballrooms and meeting space for Mobil 4-Star historic hotel.• Maximizing banquet space utility to meet/exceed sales goals and achieve annual sales budget.• Experience in all major markets… Show more Job Assignments and accomplishments:• Annual booking goal of $3.2 million, exceed goal annually by 40%.• Establish new and maintain existing accounts through solicitation, sales calls, telemarketing, mailings, networking and inquiry response in downtown hotel with 70,000+ sq. ft. in classic ballrooms and meeting space for Mobil 4-Star historic hotel.• Maximizing banquet space utility to meet/exceed sales goals and achieve annual sales budget.• Experience in all major markets, including corporate, social/weddings, political, entertainment, corporate and fundraising. • Two years experience managing entertainment location market, working as a liaison between the hotel, location manager and production companies. • Strong experience with high profile and special events that include up to 3000 guests.• Maintained membership in professional organizations such as, MPI, HSMAI, PACE Show less

Room Service ManagerSeptember 1997 ~ February 1998, Boston, Massachusetts

ProprietorCreated and marketed small cafe and catering business. Oversaw daily operations

June 1989 ~ June 1994, Los Angeles, California.3/93-6/94 - Catering Sales Manager 3/93-4/94 - Restaurant Manager1/91-3/93 - Banquet/Room Service Manager1/90-1/91 - Assistant Maitre d’Hotel6/89-1/90 - Room Service/Mini Bar Supervisor