Sarah Ventola Email & Phone Number

Kansas City, Missouri Area

As the Event Director, I lead the event side of the business and am on the leadership team. KCBJ has over 30 events annually, all of which I run from concept creation to execution. I am passionate about a seamless, unique and engaging event. Through every event, I ensure attendees receive actionable takeaways, valuable access to our network, and are given the opportunity to forge new business relationships. In my role, I am responsible for financials (P/L and budget), client management, vendor management, event strategy and execution, marketing, revenue generation, professional C-level interaction, client satisfaction and retention while representing our brand through communication and events. As a leader on the team, I represent KCBJ with professionalism and integrity while supporting our brand. I am in a client-facing role so clear written and in-person communication is a requirement as well as the ability to speak on behalf of our organization. Further, it is imperative that I know and understand our brand and business model, and display this through our events and gatherings.

Kansas City, Missouri Area

• Led the business with a dedicated and focused approach to maximizing opportunities to increase revenue potential• Demonstrated program management expertise while skillfully building relationships with C-level executives• Expertly balanced program management of 25+ clients / companies at once• Managed all details of each program from conception to retention• Maintained relationships with hundreds of Kansas City companies

Kanas City, Missouri

• Provided creative, organized approach to successful event planning and execution of 30+ social and corporate events per month• Responsible for all details of social events – weddings, galas, charity events • Generated over $1.9 Million in revenue annually through events hosted • Received highest individual client satisfaction score in the region• Coordinated details with precision, providing custom concepts / vision for events, handling negotiations for rates and services, creating solutions for menu and layout, as well as organizing correspondence for the execution team• Sales role included contacting and building relationships with prospective clients, planning meetings with clients, client satisfaction surveys, and client retention

Prairie Village, Kansas

• Successfully served as executive team member with responsibility of overseeing and directing all aspects of salon with 75 employees • Responsible for: 2 salons, 1 spa with 3 departments, retail department, front desk, call center, and operations staff• Provided strategy, plan, and goals for sales team while also coaching, developing, and monitoring sales performance • Human resources director role handled with professionalism and confidentiality - recruitment, hiring, administration of employee manual and benefits, new-hire on boarding• Focused marketing efforts on maintaining company’s image and establishing long-standing relationships with clients, implemented comprehensive client loyalty program• Salon received “Best Customer Service” Salon Today, 2010, “Best Spa” Ingram’s, 2006-2010, “Best Salon” KC Magazine, 2010

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Communications

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