Rhonda Whyte Email & Phone Number

Washington DC-Baltimore Area

College Park, MD

Responsible for the operations, overall success and a $1M annual revenue goal of the Samuel Riggs IV Conference Center, the Director leads a team of 4-6 staff to execute over 400 events annually. Maximizing utilization and revenue of the Center, managing expenses, ensuring smooth operations and maintaining good working relationships with internal and.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Responsible for the management and oversite of (5) Junior and (7) Senior Level Event Managers and (1) Coordinator daily activity.
• To include assigning future Priority 1-4 events, meeting regularly with show management and coordination of room and exhibit hall leased space. Oversee execution of over 700 events within 2.3M square feet of meeting.
• Develops and implements operational policies, systems and procedures related to event operations to include, catering, electrical, production services, telecommunications, promote efficiency and quality service.

Annapolis, MD

• Implemented catering program and developed systems for social enterprise catering company
• Oversaw all catering operations, from menu development to execution of events ranging from drop off services to plated dinners up to 150 PP
• Developed budgets, created marketing strategies and plans for a new business

Various

• Independant Consultant with The CALPRO, I have assisted in various areas to include conference management, food and beverage mangement, special events,and weddings. I have highlighted a few events below:
• Food and Beverage Manager- Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Founders’ Weekend
• Food and Beverage Manager- Presidential Inauguration Commander in Chief Ball
• Conference Manager- American Israel Political Action Committee
• Conference Manager- ESRI
• Conference Manager-Food Safety Summit

• Planned and developed event BEOs, group resumes, and agendas according to client requirements.
• Oversaw contracted room blocks to include cutoffs, attrition, etc.
• Hosted Planning Meetings, Site Inspections, and Pre-Convention Meetings
• Managed the planning, execution and supervision of all events to include sales, negotiations and conflict resolution.
• Created external communications to include contract addendums, introductory letters and appropriate property information
• Responsible for achieving 500K annual goal by outside solicitation and incoming inquires

* Supervise the daily activities of 10 salaried employees and varied volunteers and support staff to plan, scope, and format all catering operations, events and functions. * Hire and train sales and catering staff in retail and catering operation procedures to ensure efficient service * Promote conference, convention and trades show services by performing.

Supervised and trained five sales associates in marketing techniques and strategies to negotiate business contracts with potential customers seeking catering services and usage of the facility. * Arranged catering services for banquets, business meetings, exhibit halls, and convention rooms for groups ranging up to 35,000 people.* Coordinated and arranged.

Coordinated services for events, such as accommodation and transportation for participants, facilities, catering, signage, displays, special needs requirements, printing and event security.* Promoted conference, convention and trade show services by maintaining meeting website and content, producing brochures and other publications.* Conferred with staff.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

the Deaf and Hard of Hearing; Presided over continuing education, space management, children's program and on-site organization of biennial convention, leadership retreats, special events, and program development for the deaf and hard of hearing. * Developed budget, authorized expenditures, and maintained financial records. * Met with sponsors and.

* Supervised pre and onsite registration process * Organized and monitored registration of participants and event activities to ensure the quality and timeliness of service to registrants. * Selected featured speakers and event topics, arranged lodgings, made special accommodations and logistical arrangements. * Arranged and ensured the availability of.

Ms, Managerial Technology

Bs, Hospitality Sales And Meeting Management

Activities and Societies: DECA