Ryan Rodriguez Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois, United States

With over 10 years of industry experience backed by expertise and negotiating power, I will make sure that you receive the best rate for your event. Whether you are booking a large association meeting or a small corporate meeting, backed by the name you know and trust, I will locate, evaluate and contract the ideal venue.I will identify venues that match your criteria, negotiate rates and concessions and facilitate the contracting process. As a client you will receive the highest possible return on your meeting, because your event has been negotiated and secured by an organization with the purchasing power and know-how that comes with booking more than $1.42 Billion in hotel room revenue with 6.9 million room nights in 2018 alone. Trust no finer name than HelmsBriscoe for your next event.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Selling digital and radio public service announcements to local businesses through cold-calling efforts • Managing renewal accounts by establishing rapport with customers and maintaining a growing customer base • Achieved $10,000 in cold-calling sales weekly revenue over fourteen (14) times in 2020 • Top cold-call sales producer in the radio industry since 2016

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Handle catering programs for groups of 25 and under for all market segments • Handle special events for groups of 40 and under in Café des Architectes and Le Bar with menu preparation with our executive chef and Chestnut Provisions menu concept • Collaborated with Executive Chef, Sous Chef, Banquet and Outlet managers in planning and execution of successful catering functions • Hosted local neighborhood events like Sofitel Wine Days and social networking receptions to promote Café des Architectes and Le Bar

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Generated over $35,000 in guest room revenue for the Hotel through Prospecting calls • Evaluate, qualify, and quote leads that come through various RFP channels • Tasks include: Qualifying and Responding to Leads, Contracts, Proposals, Contract Turnovers, Meeting Maps, Meeting Space Diagrams, Blocking Event Space, Commission Reports, and preparation of Hotel Site Inspections

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Support of City Wide Conventions, Group Sales, and Convention Services Management • Various tasks include: Account Management, Detailing Groups, Creating Contracts, Proposals, Meeting Maps, Expense Reports, Responding to Leads in Cvent, Starcite, and other various RFP platforms • Received Hyatt’s Meeting Planner Pin during an in-house group’s event in August 2013 for my attentiveness, hard work, and commitment to service