Zachary Fonaas Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Responsible for effectively and persuasively selling Chicago as a meeting destination to a high volume of customers located in the East Coast market
• Join forces with hotels, venues and a variety of hospitality partners in order to secure meetings and events in Chicago
• Work closely with Sales VPs to develop an annual business/market plan including setting target goals for outside sales calls, solicitation calls, business entertainment opportunities and attendance at industry events
• Coordinate and attend site visits in order to provide customers a unique and seamless visit to Chicago

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Lead Sales Support team by creating new operating procedures and improving existing ones
• Collaborate with Sales leadership and Convention Center/Hotel teams to meet clients’ event requirements
• Prepare and source leads to hotel and venue partners in order to provide timely and exceptional service to clients
• Onboard and train new team members to ensure a positive employee experience

Chicago, Illinois, United States

· Support sales team with client accounts including handling client inquiries· Gather information to create and distribute sales leads, revisions & confirmations· Follow up with clients and members to resolve open questions or issues· Coordinate arrangements for site visits; secure accommodations, arrange transportation, arrange appointments, create.

Chicago, Illinois, United States

• Responsible for onboarding new rental accounts and serving as main point of contact for current clients and agents
• Provide professional guidance and sell services to clients as it relates to leasing and property management
• Prepare and maintain rental listings, ensuring they remain competitive in the market
• Oversee the negotiation process and application process for rental units

Greater Milwaukee Area

• Serve as a liaison between travel agents and hotels to provide excellent customer service
• Negotiate contracts with hotel chains to offer competitive group amenities to clients
• Effectively communicate program key selling points to secure sale from travel agents/clients
• Generate and analyze weekly sales activity reports and provide insights for improvement
• Create, test, and communicate Groups Your Way promotional codes

Tempe, AZ

• Cater to guests’ needs by delivering their drink and food orders and accommodating other special requests
• Maintain cleanliness of dining tables, bar and showroom
• Encourage guests to sign up for VIP club by informing them of the added benefits
• Setup/teardown showroom and greenroom for each performance

Phoenix, Arizona Area

• Create unique social media, blog and email content to promote concerts, special events and merchandise
• Demonstrate professionalism by representing the Phoenix Chorale at rehearsals and concerts
• Work with local media outlets and blog sites to submit concert schedules and general information
• Contribute creative ideas to marketing campaigns
• Proof email blasts, brochures, singer bios and website content
• Function as a personal assistant for CEO at events and in office

Greater Milwaukee Area

• Promote radio stations owned by Milwaukee Radio Group at local festivals, bars, businesses and more
• Assist as event attendees register for a variety of giveaways
• Provided photography for stations’ websites and social media platforms
• Work in collaboration with station DJ to ensure event attendees are enjoying themselves
• Engage in conversation with event attendees, leaving a positive impression on them

Phoenix, Arizona Area

• Upload pictures, podcasts and articles to website
• Create and schedule social media posts that engage listeners
• Record and edit video segments of the show
• Write unique blurb content for each song in the “iHeartRadio Top Five” playlist
• Provided photography for stations’ special events and social media platforms