Christina Cook
Destination Sales Executive at Des Moines Marriott Downtown- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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CVENT Certified
CventJun, 2020- Sep, 2024 -
MVP Technical Audio Visual
Marriott International -
Marriott Certified Wedding Planner
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Wedding Officiant
Universal Life Church
Experience
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Des Moines Marriott Downtown
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United States
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Destination Sales Executive
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Jan 2016 - Present
The Destination Sales Executive is the on-property liaison for group events within the Sales Office group booking parameters. The Destination Sales Executive provides property support by coordinating and executing site inspecitions/visits for off-property sales managers. process and drives customer loyalty by delivering service excellence throughout each customer experience.
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CORALVILLE MARRIOTT HOTEL
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United States
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Catering Sales Executive
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May 2014 - Dec 2015
Responsible for handing social & local corporate catering opportunities. Contracting & closing local catering/social business. Design, develop and sell creative catered events. Identify, qualify & solicit new catering business. Understands overall market. Responsible for achieving catering revenue goals by actively up-selling each business opportunity. Prepare of various reports, presentations, proposals, various letters, contracts, menus, etc. Manage sales efforts for the… Responsible for handing social & local corporate catering opportunities. Contracting & closing local catering/social business. Design, develop and sell creative catered events. Identify, qualify & solicit new catering business. Understands overall market. Responsible for achieving catering revenue goals by actively up-selling each business opportunity. Prepare of various reports, presentations, proposals, various letters, contracts, menus, etc. Manage sales efforts for the hotel. Manage special events & event correspondence Show more Show less
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Marriott Kansas City Overland Park
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United States
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Catering Sales Executive
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Dec 2009 - May 2014
Responsible for handing social & local corporate catering opportunities. Contracting & closing local catering/social business. Design, develop and sell creative catered events. Identify, qualify & solicit new catering business. Understands overall market. Responsible for achieving catering revenue goals by actively up-selling each business opportunity. Prepare of various reports, presentations, proposals, various letters, contracts, menus, etc. Manage sales efforts for the… Responsible for handing social & local corporate catering opportunities. Contracting & closing local catering/social business. Design, develop and sell creative catered events. Identify, qualify & solicit new catering business. Understands overall market. Responsible for achieving catering revenue goals by actively up-selling each business opportunity. Prepare of various reports, presentations, proposals, various letters, contracts, menus, etc. Manage sales efforts for the hotel. Manage special events & event correspondence Show more Show less
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Marriott Hotel
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Hospitality
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700 & Above Employee
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Multi-Property Catering Sales Administrative Assistant
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Sep 2008 - Dec 2009
Coordinating all catering sales office operations: scheduling; process all mail, e-mail & all other general office operations. Produce and distribute advertisements/flyers/couponsCustomer phone and one-on-one relations. Receptionist for managers & other department members.Assist managers in preparation of various reports, presentations, proposals, various letters, etc. Current knowledge of upcoming & current wedding trends, complete knowledge of menus & wedding packets… Coordinating all catering sales office operations: scheduling; process all mail, e-mail & all other general office operations. Produce and distribute advertisements/flyers/couponsCustomer phone and one-on-one relations. Receptionist for managers & other department members.Assist managers in preparation of various reports, presentations, proposals, various letters, etc. Current knowledge of upcoming & current wedding trends, complete knowledge of menus & wedding packets. Assist managers with special events & event correspondence Current knowledge of Marriott applications, Excel, PowerPoint, etc. Show more Show less
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Theatre of the Imaginati
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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Office Manager/Children's Drama Teacher
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Aug 2007 - Jul 2008
Coordinating all office operations: scheduling; process all mail, e-mail & enrollment; recruiting/training/scheduling all staff & students; all other general office operations. Design advertisements/flyers/newspaper ads.Daily reconciliation & deposit of theatre income. Customer phone & one-on-one relations. Current knowledge of File Maker, Excel, Microsoft Office. Coordinating all box office and front of house operations.
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Playhouse Merced
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United States
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Box Office Manager/Front of House Manager
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Jul 2004 - Jul 2007
Coordinating all box office & front of house operations: ticket sales (window & group); process phone, mail & e-mail; generate sales reports; manage/inventory concessions & office supplies; processing & booking all touring performances; all other general office & front of house operations. Design flyers & program inserts.Daily reconciliation & deposit of theatre income.Current knowledge of Astor Street Ticketing Program.
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Education
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University of Saint Mary
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University of Saint Mary
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