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West Lafayette, Indiana, United States

West Lafayette, In

Coordinate and execute conferences and events ranging from 25 to 6,000 attendees for Academic, Scientific, Student Organization, Youth Camps, Associations, Government, Religious Affiliations, Corporate clients and more. Conference Coordination includes but is not limited to: Budget planning through final billing including payroll, honoraria, reimbursements, and managing accounts payable and receivable. Negotiating contracts for lodging, catering, A/V services, transportation, travel, speakers and entertainment. Facilitate printing and distribution of marketing materials to include: brochures, badges, and gifts. Generate unique and fully functional conference websites to allow online registration, payments, and distribute event information to key stakeholders and attendees.

Four Points By Sheraton, West Lafayette & Holiday Inn City Centre, Lafayette

Develop profitable sales leads, draft proposals and prepare contracts for two franchised area hotels focusing on meeting quarterly sales goals for the top account in our market mix.Establish lasting connections with current clientele while building new relationships through proactive networking and prospecting.Generate weekly reports reflecting the flow of business within my established market segment.

Four Points By Sheraton, West Lafayette & Holiday Inn City Centre, Lafayette

Develop profitable sales leads, draft proposals and prepare contracts within the Social/Military/Education/Religious/Fraternal market segments.Establish lasting connections with key accounts ensuring repeat business.

Holiday Inn City Centre, Lafayette In

Assist with daily operations to ensure positive experiences for our guests.Provide leadership and guidance to a team of eight hourly guest service agents.

Four Points By Sheraton, West Lafayette In

Ensure guest reservations are correctly set up and that the check in process runs smoothly. Communicate with the various departments on property to ensure guest satisfaction.

Purdue University, West Lafayette In

Assure quality standards are followed by associates and maintain facilities. Track sales data to generate maximum revenue while coaching associates.

West Lafayette, In

Schedule and effectively manage a team of 10-15 hourly employees.Lead human resources for property via conducting interviews, handling employee complaints, conducting performance reviews, and implementing new hire training. Organize and complete new hire paperwork.

West Lafayette, In

Act as a customer service representative through all interactions with guests. Clean and maintain the facility as per job description.Provide fast and friendly service to all customers throughout the shift.

Sheraton Chicago Hotel And Towers, Chicago Il

Carry out the duties of an executive meeting specialist and aid clients through the duration of their events.Assist with daily operations in the following functional areas: front desk, food and beverage, human resources, and accounting departments.

West Lafayette, In

Prepare ballroom and meeting space setup for events. Deliver guest cuisine for banquets events, wedding ceremonies, and awards dinners while maintaining great customer service.Communicate with guests throughout the course of their events to ensure positive experiences and exceptional service is delivered in a timely fashion.

Kampala, Uganda

Journalize instances of violence and other reports in newsprint media that may have direct impact on the lives of women in the country. Proofread field reports and domestic violence inserts intended for use in popular Kampala media to spread awareness.Actively participated as a member of UWONET in the first Relief Caravan for Noddings Disease in the country.

West Lafayette, In

Collect and organize sales specs for potential groups under the direction of the human resources manager. Track company expense reports through Microsoft spreadsheets.Organize receipts and financial statements for operations and accounting purposes.

Fred And Mary Ford Dining Court, West Lafayette, In

Effectively manage associates to ensure tasks are accomplished in a timely manner and work is efficiently completed.Prepare work schedules and oversee operations throughout dining services.