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Christine Bestgen Gsm is a seasoned hospitality and tourism professional with extensive experience in event planning, sales management, and leadership. She has successfully executed events from 2 to 500 people and has a strong background in promoting and selling gaming and banquet events. Christine is also a Gold Star Mother and has served as President of the South Dakota Gold Star Mothers.

Experience

  • KBFS/KYDT
    • Black Hills South Dakota
    • Account Consultant
      • Jul 2013 - Present
      • Black Hills South Dakota
  • South Dakota Gold Star Mothers
    • Rapid City, South Dakota Area
    • President
      • Nov 2012 - Present
      • Rapid City, South Dakota Area

      President of the South Dakota Gold Star MothersGold Star Mother of SPC Dennis Jensen SD Army National Guard Killed in Afghanistan 8/16/11

    • Owner
      • Jan 2012 - Present
      • Lead SD

      Are you planning an event, and are clueless as to where to start? Do you want to just show up, and have everything done?Would you like to make one phone call, and everything is taken care of?We can be that resource!!!! We can assist you with:Receptions, weddings, reunions, socials, rehearsal dinn...

    • Sales
      • Apr 2011 - Jan 2012

      Sponsorship sales and increase awareness of "Live With Jim Thompson"

  • Lucky Nugget
    • Deadwood SD
    • SALES DIRECTOR
      • Feb 2009 - Apr 2010
      • Deadwood SD

      Promote, Prospect, Book and Execute gaming and banquet events - Bring revenue into the casino Reestablish reputation of property with new owners, and work with management team to build a new customer basePublic Relations for Casino at Chamber and various other cities events - Gillette, Deadwood...

    • GROUP SALES DIRECTOR
      • Jan 2006 - May 2008
      • Deadwood SD

      Promote, Prospect, Book and Execute gaming and banquet events - Bring revenue into the casino Manage 8 banquet staff, and oversee all eventsBuild sales revenue Same Public Relation responsibilities listed above

    • GROUP SALES DIRECTOR
      • Jun 2003 - Jun 2005

      Build a group sales team, including hiring banquet staffGenerate revenue and long term customer base with new and old business

    • Sales
      • 2001 - 2002

      Radio Advertising Sales Representative

Education

  • 1994 - 2002
    Mount Marty University
  • 1994 - 2002
    Mount Marty College

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Industry Focus. “Hospitality and Tourism”

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