Experience

New York Botanical Garden

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Group Sales Supervisor

  • Dec 2017 - Present

  • Plans, manages, and executes group, family, and corporate events at one of New York City's landmark cultural institutions. • Collaborates with appropriate departments, partners, and vendors to execute all Sales initiatives. • Supervises and trains the group sales team. • Proposes new ideas to increase revenue and meet profitability goals; establishes new, long-lasting client relationship • Coordinates services for events such as venues, catering, signage, special needs accommodations and preparation of contracts and invoices. • Supervises onsite event preparation, availability of audio-visual equipment, onsite transportation, conducts site tours for all prospective clients. • Ensures compliance with applicable regulations and policies and effective resolution of any issues that may arise. • Maintains records of event aspects, including budgeting and financial details. Show less



Moore Realty Group, Brooklyn, NY

• New York, United States

• Project Manager

  • May 2003 - Nov 2017

  Achieved high level of customer satisfaction through management and leasing of properties. Established and maintained long-standing client relationships for this full-service real estate firm. • Created and staged successful open house events. Achieved high level of customer satisfaction through management and leasing of properties. Established and maintained long-standing client relationships for this full-service real estate firm. • Created and staged successful open house events.



The Verve Music Group, New York, NY

• New York City Metropolitan Area

• Vice President, Media Relations

  • Jun 1996 - Jan 2002

  • Planned and coordinated album release parties and promotional events for 100+ attendees in various New York City venues. • Coordinated venue location, vendor selection, logistics and contract negotiation. • Oversaw day of event organization and execution. • Created, launched, and supervised national media campaigns/press conferences for this industry leading music company • Assumed leadership in expanding national media profile for artists such as George Benson, Diana Krall, and John Coltrane. • Planned and led cultural exchange tour to Cuba for Grammy winners Tommy LiPuma and George Benson. Show less