Experience

Hilton Charlotte Uptown

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Catering Sales Manager

  • Jul 2021 - Present



PHM Management / THS Management

• United States

• Task Force Management

  • Jul 2018 - Jul 2021

  *Provides interim support for sales, catering, convention services, & food & beverage at various properties where staffing assistance is needed *Organizes contract, event logistics. menus, etc & ensures client expectations are exceeded through and efficient event execution *Placed at 7 B.F. Saul Hospitality owned properties in Maryland, Virginia & Michigan with assignments ranging from 3 weeks to 7 months *Provides interim support for sales, catering, convention services, & food & beverage at various properties where staffing assistance is needed *Organizes contract, event logistics. menus, etc & ensures client expectations are exceeded through and efficient event execution *Placed at 7 B.F. Saul Hospitality owned properties in Maryland, Virginia & Michigan with assignments ranging from 3 weeks to 7 months



Embassy Suites Uptown Charlotte

• Charlotte, North Carolina

• Senior Catering Sales Manager

  • Jul 2017 - Apr 2018

  *Developed strategic marketing plans & catering packages to effectively promote new property to potential clients resulting in $1.5M is catering sales *Stayed competitive in local markets by booking & servicing highly attended events such as Charlotte Seen Fashion Week & Charlotte Pride+*Detailed Banquet Event Orders to communicate client's need to staff for efficient execution *Assisted in various departments until property was fully staffed to maximize client experience *Developed strategic marketing plans & catering packages to effectively promote new property to potential clients resulting in $1.5M is catering sales *Stayed competitive in local markets by booking & servicing highly attended events such as Charlotte Seen Fashion Week & Charlotte Pride+*Detailed Banquet Event Orders to communicate client's need to staff for efficient execution *Assisted in various departments until property was fully staffed to maximize client experience



Omni Hotels & Resorts

• United States
• Hospitality
• 700 & Above Employee

• Catering Sales Manager

  • May 2016 - Jul 2017

  *Supervised all catered events up to 400 attendees, ensuring client expectations were clearly communicated & staffed was prepared *Represented property at local networking events to develop new business opportunities *Collaborated with chefs to create packages that provided options for all tastes & budgets *Achieved goal of $1.2M in catering sales, focusing on the social event market *Supervised all catered events up to 400 attendees, ensuring client expectations were clearly communicated & staffed was prepared *Represented property at local networking events to develop new business opportunities *Collaborated with chefs to create packages that provided options for all tastes & budgets *Achieved goal of $1.2M in catering sales, focusing on the social event market



GF Hotels & Resorts

• United States
• Hospitality
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Area Director of Weddings

  • Jun 2015 - Dec 2015

  *Oversaw 5 Wedding Specialist at the Holiday Inn Charlotte Center City, Holiday Inn University City & Hilton University, focusing on their individual sales goals to enhance productivity *Built partnerships with local wedding providers to create an easy planning process for clients *Incorporated inclusive catering packages, creating unique options & increasing sales numbers *Collaborated with Jewish, Indian & LGBTQ communities to bring in multi-cultural events *Oversaw 5 Wedding Specialist at the Holiday Inn Charlotte Center City, Holiday Inn University City & Hilton University, focusing on their individual sales goals to enhance productivity *Built partnerships with local wedding providers to create an easy planning process for clients *Incorporated inclusive catering packages, creating unique options & increasing sales numbers *Collaborated with Jewish, Indian & LGBTQ communities to bring in multi-cultural events



Infinity Caterers Inc

• United States
• Food & Beverages
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Event Supervisor

  • Sep 2014 - May 2015

  *Managed setup, service, & breakdown of 100+off-site social & corporate events *Serves as on-site manager & Liaison to the client while supervising a staff of 25+ *Managed setup, service, & breakdown of 100+off-site social & corporate events *Serves as on-site manager & Liaison to the client while supervising a staff of 25+



DoubleTree Philadelphia-Valley Forge

• King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, United States

• Senior Catering Sales Manager

  • Oct 2012 - Dec 2013

  *Worked with clients to create their perfect event, achieving 55% increase in events bookings *Attended bridal shows & networking events to develop relationships with new & repeat clients *Partners with local restaurants to develop specialized menus & create partnerships *Worked with clients to create their perfect event, achieving 55% increase in events bookings *Attended bridal shows & networking events to develop relationships with new & repeat clients *Partners with local restaurants to develop specialized menus & create partnerships



GF Hotels & Resorts

• United States
• Hospitality
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Directory of Catering, Wedding Specialist

  • Apr 2002 - Sep 2012

  *Managed catering sales of Holiday Inn Stadium & Valley Forge Convention Center, increasing yearly wedding bookings from 40 to 120+ during my tenure *Consistently exceeded annual rooms & catering goals, including increased wedding guest room revenue by 50% year over year *Organized & directed two Semi-Annual Bridal Shows, resulting in average annual revenue of $150k *Managed catering sales of Holiday Inn Stadium & Valley Forge Convention Center, increasing yearly wedding bookings from 40 to 120+ during my tenure *Consistently exceeded annual rooms & catering goals, including increased wedding guest room revenue by 50% year over year *Organized & directed two Semi-Annual Bridal Shows, resulting in average annual revenue of $150k