Experience

Luminous Travels

• United States
• Travel Arrangements
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Co-Founder

  • Apr 2019 - Present

  Specializing in Group Travel, Corporate Travel and Disney Travel. A full service certified and insured travel agency. Including sports ticket & concert tickets Specializing in Group Travel, Corporate Travel and Disney Travel. A full service certified and insured travel agency. Including sports ticket & concert tickets



Self-employed

• Entrepreneur

  • Apr 2019 - Present

  Throughout the journey of my career, I have come to the realization, in order to have the lifestyle I desire, it was best to become an entrepreneur. I am happy to say I currently run three successful companies including the financial market as well as the travel industry. I also have help develop over 1600 additional entrepreneurs. For those who are ready to make a change, and would like to have someone support you and guide you, feel free to shoot me a message so I can schedule you for a 1on1 appointment. Show less



Monterey Bay Aquarium

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Event & Catering Sales Manager

  • Jan 2016 - Sep 2018

  Focus on upselling and driving bottom line revenue. • Actively seek for new business by cold calling, following up on leads and closing the business. • Prepare and process all paperwork required, to include: Event Contracts, Banquet Event Orders, Resume’s and all client correspondence related to upcoming definite group bookings. • Provide detailed communication and follow-through with both the client and the in-house staff • Ensure exact client requirements are met and satisfied and the experience for all attendees is both enjoyable and productive. • Conduct client site tours and menu tastings to sell the aquarium and the sustainability of The Restaurant Show less



Hotel Abrego

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales Manager

  • Feb 2015 - Sep 2015

  • Directly responsible for creating sales department budget. • Exceeded year end budget by $26,000.00 as of August 17, 2015 • Maximize hotel group room revenue on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis. • Develop and continually enhance relationships with key corporate, diplomatic and association accounts. • Advise General Manager on all matters relating to group sales to maintain an open line of communication and harmony among departments. • Handle inquiry calls and walk-in site inspections. • Actively seek for new business by cold calling, following up with leads and closing business. • Manage the sales team ensuring all goals have been met. • Attend MCCVB Sales Committee Meeting on a monthly basis. • Attend any trade shows or conferences for networking purposes. Show less



Aramark

• United States
• Hospitality
• 700 & Above Employee

• Event Sales Manager

  • Aug 2014 - Jan 2015

  • Exceeded first quarter goals by $56,000.00. • Focus on upselling and driving bottom line revenue. • Actively seek for new business by cold calling, following up on leads and closing the business. • Prepare and process all paperwork required, to include: Event Contracts, Banquet Event Orders, Resume’s and all client correspondence related to upcoming definite group bookings. • Provide detailed communication and follow-through with both the client and the in-house staff • Ensure exact client requirements are met and satisfied and the experience for all attendees is both enjoyable and productive. • Conduct client site tours and menu tastings to sell the aquarium and the sustainability of Cindy Pawlcyn’s culinary execution. Show less



Pebble Beach Resorts

• United States
• Hospitality
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Conference Services Admin. Assisitant

  • Jun 2012 - Aug 2014

  • Assist Conference Service Manager and department in the interaction of client and operational departments. • Assist Conference Service Manager with the creation of Banquet Event Orders and Group Resumes. Schedule, coordinate and set-up meetings and appointments. • Create all décor proposals for clients. • Review and process invoices for all vendors utilized for events. • Assist Conference Service Manager and department in the interaction of client and operational departments. • Assist Conference Service Manager with the creation of Banquet Event Orders and Group Resumes. Schedule, coordinate and set-up meetings and appointments. • Create all décor proposals for clients. • Review and process invoices for all vendors utilized for events.



lia sophia Independent Advisor

• Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Sales Unit Manager

  • Feb 2011 - Jan 2012

  • Exceeded goals by 20% to 35% every month. • Maintain and motivate team members by holding monthly meetings and train new advisors. • Manage the flow of money and scheduled new in-home parties to sell jewelry. • Exceeded goals by 20% to 35% every month. • Maintain and motivate team members by holding monthly meetings and train new advisors. • Manage the flow of money and scheduled new in-home parties to sell jewelry.



Carolina Forest Elementary

• Jacksonville, North Carolina Area

• Volunteer

  • Aug 2009 - May 2011

  To assist K-5 teacher in the academic devolpment of the students. To assist K-5 teacher in the academic devolpment of the students.



The Public House

• Augusta, Georgia Area

• Bar Manager

  • Sep 2007 - May 2009

  Reviewing the inventory, managing the money and staff, buying supplies and ensuring that the bar meets legislative directives. Establish a physical presence at the bar and make adjustments to ensure customer service is consistently high. To know local, state and federal regulations for the sale and distribution of alcohol. I helped open the restaurant and hire staff. Trained all new staff on the Aloha system. Reviewing the inventory, managing the money and staff, buying supplies and ensuring that the bar meets legislative directives. Establish a physical presence at the bar and make adjustments to ensure customer service is consistently high. To know local, state and federal regulations for the sale and distribution of alcohol. I helped open the restaurant and hire staff. Trained all new staff on the Aloha system.



Forge in the Forest

• Banquet Manager

  • Dec 2006 - May 2007

  Overseeing all aspects of a banquet or event, including set-up, menu selection and food preparation, serving, and cleanup.

• Floor Manager

  • Sep 2006 - Dec 2006

  Train and develop productive and customer-service-oriented employees, schedule employees to meet productivity needs based on schedules and projected sales, project the best in customer service throughout the restaurant, operate the restaurant efficiently so that no inventoried items are wasted in production or service and maintain accurate counts of inventories and store cash.