Experience

RLAH @properties

• United States
• Real Estate
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Real Estate Agent at The Washingtonian Group

  • Oct 2020 - Present

  Marina’s background in Hospitality taught her to cultivate long-lasting relationships with her clients. A skill she brought with her to the real estate industry. She understands the importance of listening closely to her clients’ needs and preferences in order to successfully deliver excellent results in the home buying or selling process. In addition, her determination, knowledge, hard work and professionalism are key to her success. As a proud DC homeowner, where she has lived for 10 years… Show more Marina’s background in Hospitality taught her to cultivate long-lasting relationships with her clients. A skill she brought with her to the real estate industry. She understands the importance of listening closely to her clients’ needs and preferences in order to successfully deliver excellent results in the home buying or selling process. In addition, her determination, knowledge, hard work and professionalism are key to her success. As a proud DC homeowner, where she has lived for 10 years, Marina knows the DMV market well and is savvy about its nuances and challenges. Marina’s unique portfolio of skills and her mastery of real estate processes, from the finest details to the big picture, has led to exceptional success for her clients. Show less Marina’s background in Hospitality taught her to cultivate long-lasting relationships with her clients. A skill she brought with her to the real estate industry. She understands the importance of listening closely to her clients’ needs and preferences in order to successfully deliver excellent results in the home buying or selling process. In addition, her determination, knowledge, hard work and professionalism are key to her success. As a proud DC homeowner, where she has lived for 10 years… Show more Marina’s background in Hospitality taught her to cultivate long-lasting relationships with her clients. A skill she brought with her to the real estate industry. She understands the importance of listening closely to her clients’ needs and preferences in order to successfully deliver excellent results in the home buying or selling process. In addition, her determination, knowledge, hard work and professionalism are key to her success. As a proud DC homeowner, where she has lived for 10 years, Marina knows the DMV market well and is savvy about its nuances and challenges. Marina’s unique portfolio of skills and her mastery of real estate processes, from the finest details to the big picture, has led to exceptional success for her clients. Show less



The Madison Washington DC, A Hilton Hotel

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Catering Sales Manager

  • Feb 2020 - Mar 2022



AC Hotels by Marriott, OTO Development

• Washington, DC, United States

• Opening Sales Manager

  • Nov 2019 - Jan 2020



Hilton

• United States
• Hospitality
• 700 & Above Employee

• Catering Inside Sales Manager

  • Jun 2017 - Nov 2019

  Responsible to secure Local Catering Business by solicitations and negotiations on daily basis. Managed customer relationships through drafting proposals, contracts and responding to customer inquiries. Detailed, executed and managed multiple accounts, working directly with clients for menu planning, room setup, timelines, vendors, decor, cost and billing details.

• Event Services Manager

  • Jun 2015 - Jun 2017

  Responsible for providing direction and supervision for multiple departments within the hotel to ensure successful execution of events in a 110,000 sq. ft. Meeting & Event facilities property. Acted as liaison between clients and the hotel for groups of up to 2800. Verified space requirements and meeting rooms set-up with the client, and ensured that public space needed was properly maintained and in good condition. Ensured that all special arrangements - Food and Beverage, Audio… Show more Responsible for providing direction and supervision for multiple departments within the hotel to ensure successful execution of events in a 110,000 sq. ft. Meeting & Event facilities property. Acted as liaison between clients and the hotel for groups of up to 2800. Verified space requirements and meeting rooms set-up with the client, and ensured that public space needed was properly maintained and in good condition. Ensured that all special arrangements - Food and Beverage, Audio Visual, Meetings & Exhibits and other requests were properly delivered. Responded to guest inquiries and special requests and resolves issues and concerns in a timely, friendly and efficient manner. Maximized revenues through effective up-selling of products and services.

• Banquets Coordinator

  • Oct 2013 - Jun 2015

  Distributed gratuities among 300 employees with web-based software. Experienced working in a union property. Reviewed banquet event orders (BEOs) to assure accuracy on billing. Coordinated and organized changes to BEOs to process final bills to client. Processed the department’s payroll (vacations, sick leave, etc.) Worked on the floor as a Captain with big events like White House Correspondents, National Prayer Breakfast & First Lady's Luncheon.



The Greenbrier

• United States
• Hospitality
• 300 - 400 Employee

• F&B Specialist

  • Apr 2010 - Mar 2013

  Key staff member during grand opening and early days of on-site casino with bars and restaurants Assisted Director of Wine with all aspects of beverage; training, sales, service, inventories & cost. Consistently exceeded sales goals. Recognized as "Lead Member"​ for mentoring and training new staff. Key staff member during grand opening and early days of on-site casino with bars and restaurants Assisted Director of Wine with all aspects of beverage; training, sales, service, inventories & cost. Consistently exceeded sales goals. Recognized as "Lead Member"​ for mentoring and training new staff.



Intrawest

• United States
• Travel Arrangements
• 300 - 400 Employee

• F&B, Events & Catering Assistant Manager

  • Oct 2008 - Apr 2010

  Responsible for Auntie Pasta's Restaurant during winter time and Events & Catering during summer season. Supported manager in daily operations of dining outlet through developing a high energy, guest service focused team through leading employees in customer service and managing resources. Supervised and trained up to 30 waiting staff. In charge of Banquets beverage orderings and inventory to control variances. Handled daily meetings and pre-convention meetings to assure details on… Show more Responsible for Auntie Pasta's Restaurant during winter time and Events & Catering during summer season. Supported manager in daily operations of dining outlet through developing a high energy, guest service focused team through leading employees in customer service and managing resources. Supervised and trained up to 30 waiting staff. In charge of Banquets beverage orderings and inventory to control variances. Handled daily meetings and pre-convention meetings to assure details on events. Responsible for programming micros in Auntie Pasta's and Banquets. Show less Responsible for Auntie Pasta's Restaurant during winter time and Events & Catering during summer season. Supported manager in daily operations of dining outlet through developing a high energy, guest service focused team through leading employees in customer service and managing resources. Supervised and trained up to 30 waiting staff. In charge of Banquets beverage orderings and inventory to control variances. Handled daily meetings and pre-convention meetings to assure details on… Show more Responsible for Auntie Pasta's Restaurant during winter time and Events & Catering during summer season. Supported manager in daily operations of dining outlet through developing a high energy, guest service focused team through leading employees in customer service and managing resources. Supervised and trained up to 30 waiting staff. In charge of Banquets beverage orderings and inventory to control variances. Handled daily meetings and pre-convention meetings to assure details on events. Responsible for programming micros in Auntie Pasta's and Banquets. Show less



Hyatt Hotels Corporation

• United States
• Hospitality
• 700 & Above Employee

• Food & Beverage Management Internship

  • Aug 2007 - Jun 2008

  Rotated in the Restaurants, Banquets, Events, Convention Services and Café deli (Starbucks). Supervised up to 50 servers and houseman workers in a Resort and Convention hotel with 88,000 sq. ft. with indoor and outdoor event space. Responsible for making staff’s schedule and handled monthly training meetings. In charge of the organization in events up to 2000 people. Attended BEO meetings & pre-convention meetings to assure accurate execution of the events. Assisted other F&B… Show more Rotated in the Restaurants, Banquets, Events, Convention Services and Café deli (Starbucks). Supervised up to 50 servers and houseman workers in a Resort and Convention hotel with 88,000 sq. ft. with indoor and outdoor event space. Responsible for making staff’s schedule and handled monthly training meetings. In charge of the organization in events up to 2000 people. Attended BEO meetings & pre-convention meetings to assure accurate execution of the events. Assisted other F&B outlets when needed. Show less Rotated in the Restaurants, Banquets, Events, Convention Services and Café deli (Starbucks). Supervised up to 50 servers and houseman workers in a Resort and Convention hotel with 88,000 sq. ft. with indoor and outdoor event space. Responsible for making staff’s schedule and handled monthly training meetings. In charge of the organization in events up to 2000 people. Attended BEO meetings & pre-convention meetings to assure accurate execution of the events. Assisted other F&B… Show more Rotated in the Restaurants, Banquets, Events, Convention Services and Café deli (Starbucks). Supervised up to 50 servers and houseman workers in a Resort and Convention hotel with 88,000 sq. ft. with indoor and outdoor event space. Responsible for making staff’s schedule and handled monthly training meetings. In charge of the organization in events up to 2000 people. Attended BEO meetings & pre-convention meetings to assure accurate execution of the events. Assisted other F&B outlets when needed. Show less



The Omni Homestead

• Hospitality
• 200 - 300 Employee

• J1 Hospitality Intern

  • Dec 2005 - Apr 2007