-Handle lead calls and emails-Respond back to potential clients efficiently by providing all necessary venue and catering information and answering all questions thoroughly. -Work with clients from initial call to the final execution of the event. Working with them on all venue needs and details, catering menus and selection, bar packages and selection, floor plans, timelines and additional event needs.-Help clients book entertainment, transportation, AV equipment and upgrade decor packages-Communicate with all banquet and kitchen staff to ensure effective service and correct execution to each event-Create proposals and banquet event orders-Collect deposits and payments-Work with marketing on all wedding advertising avenues including but not limited to wedding brochures, website details and online advertising accounts like The Knot-Build professional relationships with other vendors-Make local sales calls-Focused on collecting online reviews and updating pictures-Utilize our social media platforms such as Facebook and Instagram

- Market the venue to prospective brides and groups through traditional and social media- Conduct tours of the venue- Manage all communications with clients and prospective clients- Generate food quotes, contracts and banquet event orders- Plan and coordinate all events, working with internal teams and outside vendors as necessary to assure the flawless execution of each event- Work with the Executive Chef to plan and execute food tastings- Responsible for ordering all linens and rental items for each event- Oversee the scheduling of servers with the Head Captain- Supervise Administrative Assistant and delegate tasks as necessary

∗ Utilized and implemented key sales strategies and marketing techniques; consistently meet andexceed monthly sales goals resulting in annual sales of over 2 million* Developed and expanded a customer base of over 200 customers through good vocal andwritten communication, persuasive ability, listening skills and excellent product knowledge∗ Initiated and created individual marketing tools including promotional programs, contests, salessheets and educational pieces that directly correlated to my sales growth* Established and maintained strong internal and external networks consisting of vendors,manufacturers, purchasing agents, managers, sales peers, and operation professionals∗ Analyzed and problem solved customer complaints using customer service techniques in orderto deliver exceptional service and maintain customer relations∗ Engaged in frequent training on sales skills, products, technology and techniques in theveterinary market to provide education in order to create trustworthy relationships with customers* Customized business solutions for each individual client based on their demographic statistics,competition, and industry capabilities in order to assist them in reaching their annual goals* Identify and explore individual client budgetary constraints; provide optimal solutions throughopen communication regarding financing options, payment plans, commitment programs toensure client satisfaction∗ Proficient in Microsoft Publisher, Word, Excel, Power Point and Adobe