Experience

RFG Advisory
• United States
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Client Experience Coordinator

  • Feb 2021 - Present

Embassy Suites Birmingham
• Corporate Sales Manager

  • Jan 2020 - Feb 2021

Best Western Premier Ankeny
• General Manager

  • Sep 2018 - Jan 2019


Hilton Cleveland Downtown

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Assistant

  • May 2015 - Dec 2017

  Opening: Provides high level support of daily operations to the hotel and Executive Committee. Managed and executed all client reservations sent through Executive Office, coordinated meet and greets, provided amenities, and fulfilled meeting requests. Serves as the "face" of the hotel, enhances relations with guests and team members. Pre-Opening: Main point of contact for Hilton Corporate, Turner Construction and other vendors associated with new build construction process of the hotel and pre-opening office. On boarded new hires and team members until departments were established. Planned pre-opening Hilton Worldwide Sales FAM Trips for both Association and Intermediary markets. Conducted hard hat tours for sales, community leaders, local organizations and companies. Managed all aspects of Hilton Corporate Visits. Coordinated set up and tear down of F&B Trunk Show. Managed and coordinated pre-opening office move to hotel. Secured permits and assisted in planning of Topping Out and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony.



Greater Dallas Restaurant Association

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Assistant Director

  • Nov 2013 - Jul 2014

  Responsible for all event logistics for fundraisers, membership events, and meetings, develops marketing and co-branding opportunities for partners, serves as staff liaison for Education and Events Committee, manages scholarship application process, and builds strong relationships with members. Responsible for all event logistics for fundraisers, membership events, and meetings, develops marketing and co-branding opportunities for partners, serves as staff liaison for Education and Events Committee, manages scholarship application process, and builds strong relationships with members.



Dallas County Dental Society

• United States
• Executive Offices
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Member Services/Exhibits Director

  • Mar 2011 - Dec 2012

  Developed efficient and effective programs relating to retention and recruitment of members. Maintained membership database, created promotional materials for prospective exhibitors while building relationships with existing vendors, exceeded exhibit sales goals of over $400,000 and secured additional sponsorship. Developed efficient and effective programs relating to retention and recruitment of members. Maintained membership database, created promotional materials for prospective exhibitors while building relationships with existing vendors, exceeded exhibit sales goals of over $400,000 and secured additional sponsorship.



The Westin Chicago River North

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Assistant to the General Manager

  • Mar 2007 - Mar 2011

  Provided high level administrative support to the General Manager, managed and executed all client reservations sent through the Executive Office, coordinated meet and greets, assisted Sales team with responding to leads and turnovers, and built and maintained strong relationships with clients, vendors, local businesses and VP's. Provided high level administrative support to the General Manager, managed and executed all client reservations sent through the Executive Office, coordinated meet and greets, assisted Sales team with responding to leads and turnovers, and built and maintained strong relationships with clients, vendors, local businesses and VP's.



American Academy of Periodontology Foundation

• United States
• Investment Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Donor Relations Specialist

  • 1999 - 2007

  Secured and solicited pledge donations for numerous campaigns, managed all aspects of Board of Directors and Committee meetings, planned all special events such as golf tournament, 5K Fun Run, Presidents' Gala, and served as sole liaison for annual financial audit. Secured and solicited pledge donations for numerous campaigns, managed all aspects of Board of Directors and Committee meetings, planned all special events such as golf tournament, 5K Fun Run, Presidents' Gala, and served as sole liaison for annual financial audit.