Sarah Lutz, Cmp Email & Phone Number

San Antonio, TX, US

San Antonio, Texas, United States

• Support Wounded Warrior Project Programs team in executing meetings and events for warriors and staff, handling logistics such as site selection, rate negotiation, catering, and on-site event support.
• Negotiate rates with vendors, including hotels, ground transportation, and audio-visual companies, ensuring cost-effective solutions.
• Create event menus and negotiate pricing and contract details with catering companies, optimizing resources and donor dollars.
• Build out detailed timelines, agendas, and activities, ensuring smooth event execution.
• Utilize registration software such as Cvent and Salesforce to source venues, monitor registrations, manage budgets of up to 2 million dollars per year, and generate reports.
• Facilitate communications among the Travel & Events and other Wounded Warrior Project teams, collaborating effectively with registration and travel teammates.

Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Greater Chicago Area

-Plan and manage all external Mariano’s sponsored events through paternships with local organizations such as the James Beard Foundation Awards, the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, Chicago Gourmet, and the Chicago Bulls-Trusted leader serving on critical projects and assignments with a growing company-Create content and coordinate all social media.

West Loop, Chicago IL

-Plans, directs, and manages store merchandising operations to promote and maximize sales and profit margins and achieve labor goals-Meets or exceeds budgeted targets through effective utilization of resources

West Lafayette, IN

-Promoted from catering to work directly with customers-Developed, planned, marketed and executed events, meetings and weddings -Gained experience using Delphi Sales and Catering software

West Lafayette, IN

-Train new employees to ensure retention and maximum performance-Cater to different events hosted in the Purdue University Union-Efficiently serve guests ensuring high guest satisfaction -Set up and break down for all events

Lafayette, Indiana Area

-Head volleyball freshman coach and assistant varsity coach-Plan practices, create line-ups, encourages teamwork and bonding between teams-Foster and enhance overall sense of confidence and teamwork amongst players-Completed a full transition from player to coach, instilling confidence and leadership skills inmyself

-Completed a rigorous food and beverage management training program-Developed supervisory and teamwork skills by leading team of associates through several successful meal services

Michiana Shores, IN

Made sure that front of the house operations ran smoothlySeated customers and helped with anything that was needed for customers to have a great experience

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Hospitality And Tourism Management

Activities and Societies: Purdue University Women's Club Volleyball: President (2013-2014) Tournament Director (2012-2013) Purdue's Club.

Honors Diploma

Activities and Societies: Student Council Secretary 2009-2010 Indiana Hoosier Girls State Varsity Volleyball, Basketball, and Track.