Experience

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  Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia

  • Fairfax, VA

  • Manager of Corporate Partnerships

    • Jan 2024 - Present
    • Fairfax, VA

    The Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia is a non-profit, social service organization that builds community and enriches lives. My main focus is to educate corporate partners about the Horizon Day Camp, a six-week camp that is free for children suffering from pediatric cancer, and free also for any of their siblings.

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  Fabbioli Cellars

  • 15669 Limestone School Road, Leesburg, VA 20167

  • Wine Educator

    • Nov 2013 - Mar 2024
    • 15669 Limestone School Road, Leesburg, VA 20167

    Through seven tastings of wine paired with small food bites, I taught wine enthusiasts about the Virginia Wine experience, and how food and wine complement each other.

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  Association Innovation and Management, Inc. (AIM)

  • Reston, Virginia, United States

  • Exhibits Manager, ACT

    • Sep 2021 - Feb 2024
    • Reston, Virginia, United States

    Assisting the American College of Toxicology and other clients with revenue generation through exhibit and sponsorship sales.

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  American Red Cross, National Capital Region

  • Fairfax, VA

  • Major Gift Officer

    • Apr 2015 - Sep 2021
    • Fairfax, VA

    Work with current and prospective donors in expanding their financial support of the work of the American Red Cross. Advance the mission of the American Red Cross and assist donors in creating meaning in their lives through giving to the American Red Cross.

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  Fort Worth Convention and Visitors Bureau

  • Director of Sales

    • Jul 2005 - Jan 2015

    Excelled at building, strengthening, and keeping client relationships for the long term. Proven experience in multiple market segments, especially the Association and Government Markets.Also experienced in managing multiple tasks and event planning. *Responsible for handling major accounts with high priority. *Identified and maintained files on organizations or groups with convention potential, of which the majority are national or regional associations or corporations. *Planned, developed, and supervised the promotion of meetings from 175 on peak and above. *Prepared and gave presentations which illustrate the desirability of Fort Worth as an event destination. *Met with organization executive planners and conducted site inspections of hotels, meeting facilities, and visitor attractions to familiarize them with Fort Worth. *Staffed exhibit booths at trade and other association market shows. *Assisted with determining and developing account management strategies for the geographical territories. *Developed budget and communication plans for major group events that are held within assigned geographical areas. *Served as liaison for key industry groups. *Coordinated and supervised the work of the sales assistant in Fort Worth. *Developed sales plan for major geographical markets. *Planned, managed and executed a pro-active sales effort.

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  Starwood Hotels and Resorts

  • Global Account Director

    • Aug 1996 - Feb 2005

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  Westin Hotels

  • National Account Director

    • 1996 - 1998

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  Marriott Hotels and Resorts

  • Washington, Philadelphia, Boston

  • Area Director of Sales, Director of Catering

    • Sep 1980 - Aug 1996
    • Washington, Philadelphia, Boston