Experience

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  University Of Rhode Island

  • Specialist, University Events
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  University of Rhode Island

  • United States
  • Higher Education
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Specialist, University Events

    • Nov 2020 - Present

    The Office of University Events partners with the President’s Office, administration, colleges, alumni, government officials, and external stakeholders to create and deliver high-profile events that showcase and advance the achievements, contributions, and innovations of the URI community. Upholding the University’s standards of excellence and protocols, University Events provides a full spectrum of services including event planning, management, and consultation.

  • Coordinator, Special Events

    • Aug 2020 - Nov 2020

    An important project during the Covid-19 Pandemic where I coordinated events for the students who lived on campus. Keeping them entertained, socially distanced and safe while still enjoying the campus life experience. Examples: Movie nights at Meade Stadium, Food Truck Events & Events on the Quad.

  • Sales, Conference Coordinator

    • Jul 1997 - Jul 2020

    Located on 2,300 acres of forests lakes and streams in West Greenwich Rhode Island. The Whispering Pines Conference Center has 32 overnight guest rooms and 4 conference rooms. I coordinated all events on-site and worked directly with the clients to ensure their successful events. I performed constant solicitation of potential clients: major corporations, small businesses, non-profits, associations, religious groups, family reunions, and more. Includes phone solicitation, trade show participation, business after hours events and a variety of networking events. Relationship development with my clients is the key to my ongoing success. Utilize Caterease Software for planning, executing and forecasting on-site catering and event planning. Ongoing management of our website using WordPress web based software, developed print and digital marketing publications using Illustrator and Photoshop, generate monthly digital newsletters that are sent to our data base, developed and maintain social media platforms for the conference center. Continuous hospitality revenue management, group sales projections, & sales and marketing management.

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  Doubletree Hotel Newport

  • Sales Manager

    • 1996 - 1997

    Managed Corporate Sales for the resort which was located on Goat Island, in Newport RI. Met and exceeded all sales goals assigned.

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  Interstate Hotels

  • Sales Manager

    • 1991 - 1996

    Corporate and Government group sales were my focus. Exceeded all goals and generated new business on a constant basis to grow the client base at the Providence Marriott and the Gaithersburg Hilton Hotels.