Nancy Guthrie Email & Phone Number

Reston, VA, US

Highly motivated conference director with a 37 member team working to make 6,900+ events happen annually in a three day onsite work week. Managed and continually upgraded cutting edge technology within each of the event rooms to make extraordinary experiences for our clients. Highly proficient in escalations and conflict resolution. Excelled in creating.

• Innovative event planner managing 400+ groups annually in all market segments with average room revenues of $2 million and $1 million catering. Prepared group room inventory and revenue reports for corporate structure..
• Maximized sales in other revenue outlets through collaboration with recreation and mountain venues.
• Improved hotel operation standards and quality.
• Doubled catering revenues in the first year on the property and implemented SOP’s for billing clients.

Irving, Texas, US

• Dynamic venue planner skilled in up-selling resort rooms and services. Engaged new clients through the use of cold calls and internet mining. Conducted sales visits and successful site tours. Drafted proposals, created.
• Participated in OPERA 5.0 & Newmarket Delphi 2013 conversions at the resort, becoming the NSA for the Delphi system. Implemented all new contracts, menus and participated with creating SOP’s in Delphi.Created a.

Girdwood, Alaska, US

Expertly managed all facets of banquet business and ensured customer satisfaction with all functions booked. Coordinated venue management, food and beverage staff, vendors, contractors, and equipment hire. Displayed in-depth knowledge of food production and service. Estimated and ordered liquors, wines, or other beverages and supplies. Completed daily.

Plan private functions such as high-end weddings and special events; develop innovative marketing plans and sales techniques, including booking practices and event guidelines. Work closely with local marketing companies to effectively promote business and generate new leads. Function as banquet manager with specific responsibility in coordinating events as.

Oversaw and managed daily operations of a high volume, award-winning fine dining restaurant. Coordinated all group functions, including high-end weddings, off-site catering and Luaus. Career Highlights Led the implementation of successful menu enhancements; conceptualized all catering menus in conjunction with executive chef; as well as managed the.

Supervised food and beverage functions for private parties as well as convention functions with more than 750 guests and off-site catering. Provided leadership and direction to 25 servers. Established work frames for various events / activities to comply with program schedule. Coached, trained and mentored food servers, bartenders, cashiers and managers..

Bba, Hotel/Restaurant Management

Bba, Information Systems

Aas, Hotel Management

Aas, Restaurant Management