Experience

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  Bishop-McCann, LLC

  • Senior Global Sourcing Manager

    • Mar 2011 - Present

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  Hotel Phillips

  • GROUP SALES MANAGER

    • Oct 2006 - Dec 2009

    Oversee the sales and marketing for the Corporate, Government, Association and Sports marketsWork with the Kansas City Convention and Visitors Association to represent Kansas City both nationally and internationallyServe on the hotel's Quality Assurance committeeResponsible for Market Matrix Guest Satisfaction scores

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  Halls Merchandisng

  • Director of Corporate Gifts

    • Aug 2005 - Sep 2006

    Business to business sales in both local and national marketsDeveloped the design, sales and service of all retirement programs, anniversary programs and corporate gift purchases for Halls MerchandisingAssisted in the purchasing of products for the corporate gift department

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  Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.

  • United States
  • Hospitality
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Catering Sales Manager - Westin Crown Center

    • Aug 2003 - Aug 2005

    729-room convention hotel with 12 million in annual food and beverage volume Facilitate the sale and management of on and off property eventsResponsible for local, social, convention and corporate marketsCatering Sales Manager of the Year in Kansas City/Omaha Region in 2003Increased account base 40% through new business Responsible for Maritz Meeting Planner Satisfaction Scores

  • Convention Services Manager - Westin Crown Center

    • Feb 2003 - Aug 2003

    729-room convention hotel with 12 million in annual food and beverage volume Facilitate the management and execution of large group conventionsResponsible for Maritz Meeting Planner Satisfaction Scores

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  Great Inns of the Rockies

  • Conference/Event Coordinator - Homestead Resort, Midway Utah

    • Jun 1997 - Jul 2002

    153-room resort hotel with 10 million in annual food and beverage volume Facilitate the planning, management and execution of large group conventionsFacilitate the planning, management of trade shows, weddings (including ceremonies) and golf tournaments

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  FRIES ASSOCIATES - ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT

  • MEETING/EVENT PLANNER

    • Jun 1985 - Jun 1997

    Responsible for Organizing all Annual Conventions, Continuing Educational Seminars, Board Meetings, Social Events and Trade Shows Responsible for site and hotel search and recommendation, promotion of events, processing registrations and reservations, hotel liaison, audio visual and entertainment and menu selectionResponsible for membership growth and retention for both local and national trade associationsWorked directly with Association Board of Directors and members on current industry trends and government legislation