Experience

Urban Durham Realty

• United States
• Real Estate
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Real Estate Broker

  • Apr 2014 - Present



Field Museum

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Special Events Account Manager

  • May 2011 - Jul 2013

  • Managed events from two guests up to 3,000, including: corporate outings, lunches, receptions, recruitment, board meetings, product launches, shareholder meetings, holiday parties, award dinners; social galas, fundraisers; convention and association events; proms, homecomings, and commencement ceremonies; wedding engagements; TV, film, print and commercial shoots; city, state, and global government events. • Handled inquiries for venue rental and carried through to final billing and rebooking. • Communicated clients’ needs to museum departments and external vendors. • Coordinated day-of logistics with client, vendors and museum departments. • Serviced client accounts to ensure that all logistics and operational aspects of events were communicated and fulfilled. • Managed events with confidential and high security requirements. • Met and exceeded revenue goals. • Supervised staff during event setup and breakdown. • Managed social, print, and online advertising campaigns for the department. • Created ad and marketing collateral pieces for products and exhibitions to drive event sales. Show less



Interstate Hotel & Resorts, Now part of Aimbridge Hospitality

• United States
• Hospitality
• 700 & Above Employee

• Reservations and Sales Coordinator

  • Sep 2008 - May 2011

  Reservations Coordinator November 2009 to May 2011 • Work with corporate and social clients to manage group and individual reservations. • Manage rates and inventory for 178 room property, including negotiated rates for local and national corporate accounts. Sales and Catering Assistant April 2009 to November 2009 • Worked with clients to finalize event details and create banquet event orders for meetings, conferences, and weddings. • Handled event logistics and coordinated with outside vendors to ensure the smooth execution of events. Guest Service Agent October 2008 to May 2011 • Welcome guests, handle requests, and resolve complaints to ensure guest satisfaction. • Train new employees. Awards: -Team Member of the Quarter - First Quarter 2009 -Team Member of the Year - 2009 Show less



Smithsonian Institution

• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 700 & Above Employee

• Special Events Intern

  • Jan 2008 - Apr 2008

  Worked directly under the Director of Special Events and managed the office for two weeks in the Director’s absence. • Helped coordinate caterers, beverage suppliers, security, performers, A/V technicians, pho- tographers, and transportation for on and off-site events. • Designed and created event materials, including invitations, place cards, escort cards, name badges, menu cards, and programs. • Events included 2 two-day Board of Directors meetings and dinners; an annual music press event and public program launch; celebrity donations; department meetings; and monthly staff events. • Created marketing materials, including promotional emails and website updates advertising the newly renovated venue for the museum’s upcoming grand reopening. • Communicated closely with the Offices of Development and Public Affairs. Show less



Godiva Chocolatier

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sales Associate

  • May 2005 - Dec 2007

  • Handled special orders, large quantity orders, and corporate client accounts. • Responsible for opening and closing the store, cash handling, and bank deposits. • Handled special orders, large quantity orders, and corporate client accounts. • Responsible for opening and closing the store, cash handling, and bank deposits.