Rachel Funel Email & Phone Number

Greater New Orleans Area

Solicit to increase leisure market database for New Orleans. Analyze market trends to create destination awareness. Coordinate and participates in trade show and city industry promotions. Developed and initiated travel marketing strategies for social group and leisure market visitors exceeding room night goal by 5%-10% annually. Established connections with over 1,100 industry members to help increase various company ROI. Won “Best of Weddings” Award for company in 2018, 2019, 2020. Hall of Fame Winner for the Knot in 2022.

Sold hotel guest rooms and event space for New Orleans area hotels and owners. Responsible for developing new business and building existing business. Created initial yearly group marketing strategy and industry show participation for 13 hotel properties. Increased hotel revenue over 20% yearly.

Greater New Orleans Area

Communicated and with all departments regarding social groups and events on hotel property. Assisted with execution of events and responded to all hotel event inquiries. Participated in out-of-state and local industry trade shows promoting hoteL. Selected as Employee of Year for 2014.

Greater New Orleans Area

Developed and marketed local industry trade shows within the New Orleans area. Preplanning included timeline, budget, show layout, theme and volunteer schedules for up to 4 trade shows per year. Completed final industry show with over 5,000 attendees.

Greater New Orleans Area

• Monitored file production, pre-press, print and digital production, ensuring project is on schedule and in budget• Wrote effective copy, excelling in correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar. • Coordinated online marketing and advertising campaigns and updated Web site • Organized staffing and assisted in managing of shows and events

Master Of Science (Ms), Business Administration, Management And Operations

Core studies included: managing complex projects, facilitating relations between business and customers, and balancing demands among.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

Activities and Societies: Delta Gamma Fraternity, Spirit in Leadership Award. Earned Deans List all four years.Concentrated studies.