Planning an all-star convention or event can be a daunting task for someone who is not used to doing so. It takes someone with years of experience, someone with knowledge of the industry, and someone who loves making your event something that is talked about until your return the following year. That’s where I come in. Starting with a simple conversation to learn what the client is looking for and then escalating it to a level of luxury and sophistication, while keeping an even higher level of jollification, is what I do best.Beginning in Hotel Sales with MGM Resorts International, specifically at Circus Circus Las Vegas, I set out to learn all I could about conventions and events. Within a year I became a graduate of the Aspire program, which is equivalent to an MBA program for MGM Resorts International, began working with the biggest tour group in the hotel's history, and began to learn how to do simple things to increase revenue. After nearly two years I took a leap over to Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino.This opportunity was invaluable to my future as I gained knowledge of a Luxury Brands, worked with two of the top Sales Managers in all of MGM Resorts International with an annual goal of over 26 million dollars, and worked in one of the largest convention spaces in all of Las Vegas with 2.1 million square feet of meeting and exhibit space. After being presented an advancement opportunity I moved next door to Luxor Hotel and Casino where I began servicing the groups. This allowed me to use my prior knowledge to provide luxury service standards, begin to understand union contracts, and expand upon my knowledge of such programs like Delphi through Salesforce, LMS DOS based systems, and Workday.After almost seven years and three world renowned properties I made one major decision, which was to leave MGM Resorts International for House of Blues Las Vegas and in turn shift from Hotel Sales to Event Sales. I began working with an inspiring company and a goal achieving team has driven me to learn new skills that I can translate to my everyday life. Thinking outside the box is a must with any event in order to add that extra special touch. From corporate events to weddings, I have always been able to pride myself in assisting with providing some of the best events ever seen.While I have been working in the convention/event field for quite sometime now, I am currently taking additional classes pertaining to the "new normal" and studying to go for a CMP certification.