Experience

Mardi Gras Productions
• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Event Production Manager

  • Dec 2019 - Present

Trader Joe's
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Shift-Leader/Crewman

  • Mar 2019 - Dec 2019


The Country Club New Orleans

• Director of Sales and Events

  • Jun 2016 - Feb 2019

  New Orleans, Louisiana • Researched and developed new marketing ideas & sales strategies that would increase awareness and drive revenue; Identified new sales opportunities and solicited new business through various sales channels • Directed and managed customer development activities designed to create awareness, enhance our reputation, engage local businesses, and develop a good working relationship with current and inactive members • Created, organized, and designed monthly e-blast; Generated contact… Show more • Researched and developed new marketing ideas & sales strategies that would increase awareness and drive revenue; Identified new sales opportunities and solicited new business through various sales channels • Directed and managed customer development activities designed to create awareness, enhance our reputation, engage local businesses, and develop a good working relationship with current and inactive members • Created, organized, and designed monthly e-blast; Generated contact information from daily membership sign-in sheets and initiated follow-up to promote future events • Developed partnerships with several sales reps and different liquor distributors in town; Collaborated together to plan and promote various functions held at the Club, including but not limited to, corporate dinners, company seminars, and branding/promotional parties Show less



Renaissance Publishing LLC

• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Account Executive

  • Jul 2015 - Jun 2016

  Greater New Orleans Area • Prospecting & lead generation; Make 'pitches' to win new business • Arrange and attend meetings with clients to discuss their advertising needs, goals, objectives, & budget; liaise closely with them throughout campaigns • Responsible for the coordination of advertising campaigns and communicating clearly to all those involved; brief the creative team who will produce the artwork. • Negotiate with clients, solve any problems and make sure deadlines are met • Manage administrative… Show more • Prospecting & lead generation; Make 'pitches' to win new business • Arrange and attend meetings with clients to discuss their advertising needs, goals, objectives, & budget; liaise closely with them throughout campaigns • Responsible for the coordination of advertising campaigns and communicating clearly to all those involved; brief the creative team who will produce the artwork. • Negotiate with clients, solve any problems and make sure deadlines are met • Manage administrative and campaign work and ensure that advertising projects are completed on time and on budget; present creative work to clients for approval or modification • Work closely with and report to sales manager; undertake administration tasks, write client reports, record sales activity, create proposals, etc. Show less



Ralph & Kacoo’s

• United States
• Restaurants
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Event Coordinator/Sales Manager

  • Nov 2012 - Jul 2015

  Baton Rouge, Louisiana • Planned, coordinated, & executed all private dining room business & special/private events within the restaurant; Provided project management to ensure event success • Engaged with customers & organized party bookings to ensure requirements were met and standards were exceeded o Collaborated & communicated with staff, chefs & management to ensure that all guest service expectations were personally handled and to ensue correct measures were carried out to prevent recurring problems •… Show more • Planned, coordinated, & executed all private dining room business & special/private events within the restaurant; Provided project management to ensure event success • Engaged with customers & organized party bookings to ensure requirements were met and standards were exceeded o Collaborated & communicated with staff, chefs & management to ensure that all guest service expectations were personally handled and to ensue correct measures were carried out to prevent recurring problems • Interfaced with clients on all aspects of large party events including, but not limited to, site inspections, qualifying leads, menu planning, room set up/table arrangements, décor, entertainment & contracts o Solicited new business, expanded business through referrals & provided existing customers with high levels of customer service • Represented venue at Hospitality/Networking Events, Bridal Expos, & Tradeshow events; Utilized strong interpersonal skills & sales/marketing expertise to initiate conversations, develop rapport, & achieve customer loyalty Show less



Cajun Encounters Tour Company

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales And Marketing Representative

  • Aug 2010 - Nov 2012

  New Orleans, Louisiana • Explored and identified new business opportunities in a competitive and rapidly changing industry; Developed new accounts, reactivated dormant client relationships, and deepened & broadened existing long term relationships • Worked closely with Concierges from all of the major hotels in the Greater New Orleans area; Anticipated & identified their needs while working efficiently in a fast-paced environment o Resolved any complaints/concerns in a timely, courteous, & professional manner;… Show more • Explored and identified new business opportunities in a competitive and rapidly changing industry; Developed new accounts, reactivated dormant client relationships, and deepened & broadened existing long term relationships • Worked closely with Concierges from all of the major hotels in the Greater New Orleans area; Anticipated & identified their needs while working efficiently in a fast-paced environment o Resolved any complaints/concerns in a timely, courteous, & professional manner; Demonstrated exemplary customer care skills • Attended tourism events, conferences, seminars & exhibitions; Represented agency to clients [potential & existing] and maintained professional appearance, politeness, & friendly nature Show less