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Washington, Dc, Us

Collingwood, Canada, Ca

• Developing and managing sales programs for stock market technical analysis signals subscriptions globally• Conducting sales presentations to prospective clients in various countries, including UAE, UK, Australia, Germany, Canada, and more• Significantly increasing subscription sales, contributing to the company's revenue growth

Sales and PR consultant for various client projects in hospitality, technology, events, and commercial real estate

Developed and executed the sponsorship and PR program for Legion Sports Fest; an annual consumer fitness expo and multi-sport trade show.

Helped fitness industry clients achieve exceptional sponsorship ROI at eight domestic NPC and IFBB Pro League events.

Managed all sponsorship sales, press, and consumer trade show operations of Lou Ferrigno's NPC/IFBB Pro League bodybuilding competition and fitness expo.

Englewood, Co, Us

I helped clients execute memorable and effective Lake Tahoe events at 968 Park Hotel; currently named Hotel Becket

South Lake Tahoe, California, Us

- Oversight of all operations and capital projects for 58 room boutique hotel; reporting to ownership and regional GM- Improved revenue & rate strategy, expense controls, customer service, and team environment to improve room revenue - Manage every aspect of hotel operations including customer service training, yielding, loss prevention controls, inventory, scheduling, recruiting, coaching, performance reviews, and disciplinary action measures- Responsible for revenue & rate management, payroll, accounting, people services functions, group sales, public relations, entertainment schedule and producing events- Conduct daily morning stand up meeting with department heads and monthly staff meetings- Achieved 150% higher occupancy and 40% higher ADR compared to city averages annually- Increased CoffeePub bar & event revenue by 20% through press releases, media relationships & social media- Establish partnerships through active membership in community organizations such as: Wedding Association, Lodging Association, Tahoe Chamber, Convention and Visitors Bureaus, and Leadership Lake Tahoe- Served as liaison and main point of contact during ownership transition and introduction into Joie De Vivre Hotels portfolio

South Lake Tahoe, California, Us

- Implemented entire sales & PR strategy for South Lake Tahoe’s first green compliant boutique hotel- Worked closely with GM regarding rate strategy, P&L analysis, revenue optimization and brand development- Managed RFPs, media FAM trips, individual site tours, trade show exhibits and all client relationships- Promoted high visibility of hotel through active involvement in industry associations such as: NLTRA, SLT Wedding Association, LTVA, Tahoe Young Professionals, SLT Lodging Association, and Tahoe Chamber - Created and transmitted press releases to established media connections

- Managed every aspect of nightlife venue functions including promoter partnerships, operations, scheduling, maintenance, recruiting, coaching, performance reviews, compliance and atmosphere- Orchestrated staff meetings to communicate company initiatives, implement new products and procedures- Created a cohesive and motivated team- Analyzed budget and P&L reports to identify trends, future needs, and monitor expense control systems

- Managed all VIP staff and operated as assistant manager- Created, developed and managed concierge referral incentive program and strong industry relationships through local and regional businesses- Produced local business appreciation events to accomplish customer relationship marketing strategy- Coordinated with management, marketing, hotel, beverage and accounting for special requests and events

-Managed relationships with forty-five key lodging industry decision makers in South Lake Tahoe area-Accomplished project on schedule including performance consultation, sales reports, budgets and forecasts-Presented to lodging association and individual lodging properties to update community with future resortplans, improvements and lodging lift ticket program details-Communicated with lodging community database to provide key information as liaison

Richmond, Va, Us

Gained broad exposure as intern for Strategic Planning, Account Management, Sports and Event Marketing, Media Planning and Broadcast Production.- Developed and presented a research project on "The Future of Advertising” to the CEO, Strategic Planning and Account Management departments and Martin Agency management- Selected among hundreds of applicants to participate in the Martin Agency Student Workshop program- Created title sponsorship proposal presentation for the 2006 LPGA Championship at Trump National Golf Club- Conducted research for the Media Planning department used for a new business pitch- Assisted in moderating and analyzing information on multiple focus groups for new advertising campaigns- Observed and contributed to beginning stages of a new advertising campaign- Conducted qualitative research study that was forwarded to a client

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Marketing

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Marketing