Michael Elizabeth Merritt Email & Phone Number

Suwanee, Georgia

Buford, Georgia

-Responsibilties include: aggressively developing and heavily prospecting potential new business, building long-term client relationships, strong prospecting and closing skills, and strong organization and detailing skills-Respond to sales inquiries from possible clients requesting sleeping rooms, food and beverage and meeting services-Conducting site.

Buford, Georgia

-Sold and serviced group and catering events based upon selective sell targets of sleeping rooms and meeting space, not exceeding 20 rooms on peak night of stay-Received and responded to customer inquiries to negotiate and capture all profitable Rooms & Catering business in accordance with selective selling guidelines. Prepared and sent requested proposals.

Duluth, Georgia

-Provide assistance to all Gwinnett Convention Center clients in the planning, execution and follow up of their tradeshows, conferences, weddings, banquets, etc.-Manage Event Services department and staffing schedule for the Convention Center & Performing Arts Center-Continue responsibilities of Event Services Coordinator in addition to managing entire.

Duluth, Georgia

-Establish close working relationships with clients from planning phase to completion of their event-Maintain detailed records of many events and client information -Sample list of clients includes: University of Georgia Office of Special Events, University of Georgia Career Center, Gwinnett County Chamber of Commerce, Georgia Green Industry Association.

Duluth, Georgia

-Provide administrative support to Assistant General Manager as well as entire administrative staff including internal budgets and answering/routing telephone calls-Ordered, organized and inventoried office supplies for entire staff-Coordinated travel plans, expense reports and trip details for Assistant General Manager