Experience

Hallie Q. Brown Community Center
• United States
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Event & Marketing Manager

  • Jan 2022 - Present


BeEvents

• United States
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Event Producer

  • Jan 2019 - Mar 2020

  Produced and executed over 25 events, both social (e.g., galas & fundraisers) and corporate (e.g., conferences & summits) in the Twin Cities. Maintained strong and professional relationships with top companies (e.g., Red Bull, Boston Scientific & Children's Minnesota) in order to cultivate potential networking and new business. Designed events according to the company brand standard and budgets of clients, managed and exceeded expectations. Created event timeline that included detailed images and floor plans and distributed to vendors. Show less



The Westin Minneapolis

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Catering Sales Manager

  • Jul 2018 - Jan 2019

  Responsible for booking and servicing social events and corporate meetings Responsible for maintaining relationships with current accounts while soliciting business to bring in new accounts Responsible for keeping up with current trends in the market and current pricing from comp set Responsible for contract, banquet event orders, estimates and floor plans Continually exceeded quarterly goals and overall yearly budget Responsible for booking and servicing social events and corporate meetings Responsible for maintaining relationships with current accounts while soliciting business to bring in new accounts Responsible for keeping up with current trends in the market and current pricing from comp set Responsible for contract, banquet event orders, estimates and floor plans Continually exceeded quarterly goals and overall yearly budget



Outstanding Occasions

• United States
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lead Event Planner

  • Mar 2011 - Jun 2017

  Sold, planned and executed over 200 events, both social (e.g., weddings & private parties) and corporate (e.g., conferences) domestically and internationally. Maintained strong and professional relationships with vendors in order to cultivate potential networking and business opportunities. Designed events according to the personal tastes and budgets of clients, managed and exceeded expectations. Oversaw teams of vendors and event contributors including entertainers, venue coordinators, photographers, caterers, and AV technicians. Show less