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 itineraries, site booklets and order gifts

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• Partake in constructive brainstorming sessions with stakeholders on various projects

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