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Marrero, La, Us

Treasure Chest, Kenner, New Orleans

• Responsible for creative direction and creation of advertising, direct mail and multimedia using creative design concepts and designs in collaboration with corporate marketing• Supervised flow of work orders to include writing creative briefs, modifying job orders and coordinating traffic to ensure time lines are on schedule• Managed offer strategy for all consumer marketing initiatives involving guest facing offers• Strict adherence and management of company/property brand and style guidelines• Responsible for inventory levels in remote and local warehouses and the logistics of moving inventory to property• Enhanced current customer relationships through various methods such as direct mail, digital and out of home• Communicated directly with social media team to produce strategies for social media campaigns, ensuring that campaigns align with PR and marketing initiatives• Advanced knowledge in all Adobe Creative Suite products, as well as extensive experience with graphic design work (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere, etc.)• Responsible for creating, tracking and producing results for marketing programs including promotions, direct mail, specials events, etc.• Served as liaison between internal departments and all supporting departments

Harvey, Louisiana, United States

• Responsible for creative direction and creation of advertising, direct mail and multimedia using creative design concepts and designs in collaboration with corporate marketing• Enhanced current customer relationships through various methods such as direct mail, digital and out of home• Orchestrated drawings during events, ensuring smooth operations and compliance with regulations, while also utilizing microphones effectively to make announcements and engage attendees.• Provided direct and recommendations to ensure brand is consistently represented• Communicated directly with social media team to produce strategies for social media campaigns, ensuring that campaigns align with PR and marketing initiatives• Advanced knowledge in all Adobe Creative Suite products, as well as extensive experience with graphic design work (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Premiere, etc.)• Responsible for tracking marketing programs including promotions, direct mail, specials events, etc.• Served as liaison between internal departments and all supporting departments

Greater New Orleans Area

Greater New Orleans Area

Greater New Orleans Area

Led a team of 10 of employees, manages the training of employees to varies levels of food and beverage preparations, proper setup tables, chairs, etc. and the breakdown of events.Led banquet sales program -- instituted a new Banquet Sales program, meant to increase monthly sales revenue, increased year over year revenue by 15%.Supervised the maintenance of banquet areas -- Schedules the maintenance and improvement projects for the banqueting facilities, oversaw an $80k investment in improvements to our facilities.Broad based usage of Projectors, Television Monitors, small sized audio and sound sampling equipment including wireless microphones.Led an $40k upgrade of the A/V Capabilities of 4 Banqueting and Meeting Rooms - including the upgrade of 3 video projectors/screens in our banquet facilities and installation of A/V equipment in our meeting room space.Collaborated closely with clients to customize event packages and ensure their specific needs and preferences were met.Managed the banquet event calendar efficiently, optimizing scheduling to maximize revenue and minimize conflicts.Conducted site tours and provided detailed event consultations to prospective clients, showcasing our venue's capabilities and amenities.Acted as a liaison between clients and internal departments, ensuring seamless communication and execution of event logistics.

Led a team of 15 of employees; Unified front- and back-of-house staff to create a cohesive, cooperative team committed to optimum profitability while exceeding guest expectations with premium customer serviceRedesigned menus and dining room layoutInstituted and coordinated a new reservation systemCoordinated new marketing programs with our marketing teamProcessed employee payroll & communicate their needs to upper management

Spearheaded the development and execution of targeted marketing strategies to attract new clients and increase banquet bookings.Collaborated closely with clients to customize event packages and ensure their specific needs and preferences were met.Managed the banquet event calendar efficiently, optimizing scheduling to maximize revenue and minimize conflicts.Conducted site tours and provided detailed event consultations to prospective clients, showcasing our venue's capabilities and amenities.Acted as a liaison between clients and internal departments, ensuring seamless communication and execution of event logistics.

Led a team of 10 of employees, train employees to varies levels of food and beverage preparationsSupervised the setup tables, chairs, etc. and the breakdown of events Coordinated customer's needs with our staffSupervised the maintenance of banquet areasProcessed employee payroll & communicated their needs to upper managementAssisted with banquet sales programExtensive knowledge in PCs & peripherals setup, including LCD projectors and screensBroad based usage of Projectors, Television Monitors, small sized audio and sound sampling equipment including wireless microphones

Oversaw the setup & clean up for functionsScheduled employees daily work assignments for functionsMaintained a clean, well organized work areaProvided assisting to customers needs, while working in a fast paced environment

Finance

Currently pursuing a Bachelor Degree in Finance

Ecornell Certificate

Completed several Certificate Course, including: Certificate in Financial Management -- May 2008 Certificate in Food Service Management.

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