Experience

Washington Athletic Club

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Event Manager

  • Aug 2022 - Present

• Event Coordinator

  • 2018 - Jul 2022

  Lead inter-club committees to explore and create a variety of custom events for WAC members and guests ranging from 20 -150 attendees. Research, design, plan and facilitate both internal and offsite events. Plan and oversee annual club traditions including Jubilee Casino, New Year's Eve Party, Holiday Open House, Holiday Shopper’s Tea, Gingermania and New Member Receptions. Promote events through design and copywriting of internal marketing materials, company website and WAC Magazine. Participate in short-range and annual planning of club programs. Manage member billing, account reconciliation and budget analysis. Plan and oversee Banquet Event Orders, direct interdepartmental staff for set-up, food and beverage service and A/V. Show less



IslandWood

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Event Sales Associate

  • 2013 - 2016

  Solicited and negotiated new and repeat event bookings across a variety of customer segments. Managed all aspects of the sales cycle including responding to incoming inquiries and on-line research to generate new business and rebooking repeat business. Prepared proposals, finalized contracts and followed-up with post event contact. Conducted client meetings, site tours and maintained detailed, accurate records in SalesForce and EventPro. Collaborated with Event Planning, Culinary, Facilities and Philanthropy teams resulting in an exceptional guest experience. Enhanced client visit with specially designed education programming and volunteer docent tours. Show less



AAA Insurance & State Farm Insurance

• Bainbridge Island, WA

• Licensed Insurance Agent

  • 2011 - 2013

  Developed leads and consulted with clients to identify customer’s needs for home, automotive, RV and boat insurance products and services. Recommended appropriate coverage and policies based for their family and financial goals. Established strong relationships by developing new business, maintaining contact with existing clients and participating in industry & community networking events. Used a customer-focused review process to educate customers and cultivate trust. Developed leads and consulted with clients to identify customer’s needs for home, automotive, RV and boat insurance products and services. Recommended appropriate coverage and policies based for their family and financial goals. Established strong relationships by developing new business, maintaining contact with existing clients and participating in industry & community networking events. Used a customer-focused review process to educate customers and cultivate trust.



Sound Publishing, Inc.

• United States
• Newspaper Publishing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Senior Marketing Representative

  • 1997 - 2011

  Sound Publishing is Washington's largest community newspaper organization delivering relevant and local, community news. I consulted, designed and executed newspaper and on-line advertising plans for small and large scale clients. As a highly effective sales professional, I cultivated exceptional client relationships and drove revenue for bottom line success. Sound Publishing is Washington's largest community newspaper organization delivering relevant and local, community news. I consulted, designed and executed newspaper and on-line advertising plans for small and large scale clients. As a highly effective sales professional, I cultivated exceptional client relationships and drove revenue for bottom line success.



KSTW TV - CW11

• Greater Seattle Area

• Account Executive

  • Jun 1993 - Sep 1997

  KSTW is Puget Sound's home to the CW network, as well as the best place to find a great slate of syndicated daytime and prime time television hits. I utilized a consultative sales approach to develop key customer relationships and drive annual revenue goals. Negotiated pricing, guided clients through the creative production process, demographic analysis and attainment of rating benchmarks. KSTW is Puget Sound's home to the CW network, as well as the best place to find a great slate of syndicated daytime and prime time television hits. I utilized a consultative sales approach to develop key customer relationships and drive annual revenue goals. Negotiated pricing, guided clients through the creative production process, demographic analysis and attainment of rating benchmarks.