Eileen W.
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Joe LaBadia
My wife and I got married on October 19th 2012. One night we drove by Ethan Allen Hotel and thought we would take a peek and see if it was an option for us. The second we walked in instantly loved the feel of the place and the staff was very welcoming. We had the pleasure of meeting an amazing woman w...ho is the wedding Coordinator for the Ethan Allen Hotel named Eileen Whitney-Cabral. We sat and talked to her for a while and by the time we left that night we felt like we knew her for years. The kind of person who cares about you and your big day and just from the convo we had we knew she had been in the business for years and was going to do a great job. Because it was only the second place we looked at we continued to look around and saw a few other places but we kept going back to the Ethan Allen Hotel and comparing the people we were meeting to Eileen. No one even came close. We then decided to do a Food tasting at Ethan Allen Hotel which was out of this world and for my large Italian family food is almost more important than the wedding itself! Eileen also let us know about the renovations on the entire hotel that would be done before our wedding day. This excited us even more to know that the place we liked already was going to be updated completely from walls and carpets to Chandeliers and sliverware. Through the process Eileen was not only the most professional voice in our planning with quick response to emails and calls and making herself available for drop in meetings but was the sweetest person when it came to caring about our day and making it the best it could be. I would highly recommend that anyone looking to make their wedding day a worry free experience that you will never forget to drop in and just give Eileen 10 minutes of your time. It was the best thing we did in planning for our special day. Thank you Eileen and and all the wonderful staff at the Ethan Allen Hotel for helping up achieve the wedding of our dreams!See More - Joseph LaBadia
Christopher Barstein, CDAL
Eileen is an incredibly knowledgeable and enthusiastic industry professional. Eileen is always upbeat and energetic. She takes time to know her clients and
George F. Soderberg, II
In this industry Eileen is a trend setter, an innovator. She is constantly thinking outside the box, on to the next new idea, always ahead of the curve. Eileen has a creativity that is matched by few. She can take any situation or circumstance and turn it into a unique flawless experience. She is always looking for the next level, the next great idea. Her energy, seemingly endless, abounds and her ideas and positive persona are infectious. Eileen is the consumate professional and stands by and with her clients from beginning to end, often turning in countless hours - she is completely dedicated. And she does it for the love and passion of her profession.
Joe LaBadia
My wife and I got married on October 19th 2012. One night we drove by Ethan Allen Hotel and thought we would take a peek and see if it was an option for us. The second we walked in instantly loved the feel of the place and the staff was very welcoming. We had the pleasure of meeting an amazing woman w...ho is the wedding Coordinator for the Ethan Allen Hotel named Eileen Whitney-Cabral. We sat and talked to her for a while and by the time we left that night we felt like we knew her for years. The kind of person who cares about you and your big day and just from the convo we had we knew she had been in the business for years and was going to do a great job. Because it was only the second place we looked at we continued to look around and saw a few other places but we kept going back to the Ethan Allen Hotel and comparing the people we were meeting to Eileen. No one even came close. We then decided to do a Food tasting at Ethan Allen Hotel which was out of this world and for my large Italian family food is almost more important than the wedding itself! Eileen also let us know about the renovations on the entire hotel that would be done before our wedding day. This excited us even more to know that the place we liked already was going to be updated completely from walls and carpets to Chandeliers and sliverware. Through the process Eileen was not only the most professional voice in our planning with quick response to emails and calls and making herself available for drop in meetings but was the sweetest person when it came to caring about our day and making it the best it could be. I would highly recommend that anyone looking to make their wedding day a worry free experience that you will never forget to drop in and just give Eileen 10 minutes of your time. It was the best thing we did in planning for our special day. Thank you Eileen and and all the wonderful staff at the Ethan Allen Hotel for helping up achieve the wedding of our dreams!See More - Joseph LaBadia
Christopher Barstein, CDAL
Eileen is an incredibly knowledgeable and enthusiastic industry professional. Eileen is always upbeat and energetic. She takes time to know her clients and
George F. Soderberg, II
In this industry Eileen is a trend setter, an innovator. She is constantly thinking outside the box, on to the next new idea, always ahead of the curve. Eileen has a creativity that is matched by few. She can take any situation or circumstance and turn it into a unique flawless experience. She is always looking for the next level, the next great idea. Her energy, seemingly endless, abounds and her ideas and positive persona are infectious. Eileen is the consumate professional and stands by and with her clients from beginning to end, often turning in countless hours - she is completely dedicated. And she does it for the love and passion of her profession.
Joe LaBadia
My wife and I got married on October 19th 2012. One night we drove by Ethan Allen Hotel and thought we would take a peek and see if it was an option for us. The second we walked in instantly loved the feel of the place and the staff was very welcoming. We had the pleasure of meeting an amazing woman w...ho is the wedding Coordinator for the Ethan Allen Hotel named Eileen Whitney-Cabral. We sat and talked to her for a while and by the time we left that night we felt like we knew her for years. The kind of person who cares about you and your big day and just from the convo we had we knew she had been in the business for years and was going to do a great job. Because it was only the second place we looked at we continued to look around and saw a few other places but we kept going back to the Ethan Allen Hotel and comparing the people we were meeting to Eileen. No one even came close. We then decided to do a Food tasting at Ethan Allen Hotel which was out of this world and for my large Italian family food is almost more important than the wedding itself! Eileen also let us know about the renovations on the entire hotel that would be done before our wedding day. This excited us even more to know that the place we liked already was going to be updated completely from walls and carpets to Chandeliers and sliverware. Through the process Eileen was not only the most professional voice in our planning with quick response to emails and calls and making herself available for drop in meetings but was the sweetest person when it came to caring about our day and making it the best it could be. I would highly recommend that anyone looking to make their wedding day a worry free experience that you will never forget to drop in and just give Eileen 10 minutes of your time. It was the best thing we did in planning for our special day. Thank you Eileen and and all the wonderful staff at the Ethan Allen Hotel for helping up achieve the wedding of our dreams!See More - Joseph LaBadia
Christopher Barstein, CDAL
Eileen is an incredibly knowledgeable and enthusiastic industry professional. Eileen is always upbeat and energetic. She takes time to know her clients and
George F. Soderberg, II
In this industry Eileen is a trend setter, an innovator. She is constantly thinking outside the box, on to the next new idea, always ahead of the curve. Eileen has a creativity that is matched by few. She can take any situation or circumstance and turn it into a unique flawless experience. She is always looking for the next level, the next great idea. Her energy, seemingly endless, abounds and her ideas and positive persona are infectious. Eileen is the consumate professional and stands by and with her clients from beginning to end, often turning in countless hours - she is completely dedicated. And she does it for the love and passion of her profession.
Joe LaBadia
My wife and I got married on October 19th 2012. One night we drove by Ethan Allen Hotel and thought we would take a peek and see if it was an option for us. The second we walked in instantly loved the feel of the place and the staff was very welcoming. We had the pleasure of meeting an amazing woman w...ho is the wedding Coordinator for the Ethan Allen Hotel named Eileen Whitney-Cabral. We sat and talked to her for a while and by the time we left that night we felt like we knew her for years. The kind of person who cares about you and your big day and just from the convo we had we knew she had been in the business for years and was going to do a great job. Because it was only the second place we looked at we continued to look around and saw a few other places but we kept going back to the Ethan Allen Hotel and comparing the people we were meeting to Eileen. No one even came close. We then decided to do a Food tasting at Ethan Allen Hotel which was out of this world and for my large Italian family food is almost more important than the wedding itself! Eileen also let us know about the renovations on the entire hotel that would be done before our wedding day. This excited us even more to know that the place we liked already was going to be updated completely from walls and carpets to Chandeliers and sliverware. Through the process Eileen was not only the most professional voice in our planning with quick response to emails and calls and making herself available for drop in meetings but was the sweetest person when it came to caring about our day and making it the best it could be. I would highly recommend that anyone looking to make their wedding day a worry free experience that you will never forget to drop in and just give Eileen 10 minutes of your time. It was the best thing we did in planning for our special day. Thank you Eileen and and all the wonderful staff at the Ethan Allen Hotel for helping up achieve the wedding of our dreams!See More - Joseph LaBadia
Christopher Barstein, CDAL
Eileen is an incredibly knowledgeable and enthusiastic industry professional. Eileen is always upbeat and energetic. She takes time to know her clients and
George F. Soderberg, II
In this industry Eileen is a trend setter, an innovator. She is constantly thinking outside the box, on to the next new idea, always ahead of the curve. Eileen has a creativity that is matched by few. She can take any situation or circumstance and turn it into a unique flawless experience. She is always looking for the next level, the next great idea. Her energy, seemingly endless, abounds and her ideas and positive persona are infectious. Eileen is the consumate professional and stands by and with her clients from beginning to end, often turning in countless hours - she is completely dedicated. And she does it for the love and passion of her profession.
Credentials
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CPR/AED/First Aid
American Heart AssociationJan, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Converting Inquiries Workshop
Lee A. Ferris, Vice President, Hospitality Marketing SolutionsNov, 2016- Nov, 2024 -
Hospitality Selling Skills
Lee A. Ferris, Vice President, Hospitality Marketing SolutionsFeb, 2013- Nov, 2024 -
TIPS (Training for Intervention ProcedureS) Certification
Adam F. Chafetz, President HCIJan, 2013- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Hay Creek Hotels
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United States
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Sales & Marketing
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Jan 2022 - Present
Nestled in the heart of Exeter, New Hampshire, among the stately old growth trees and lush lawns of Phillips Exeter Academy, The Exeter Inn is a celebration of New England heritage. Built in 1932, our boutique hotel in Exeter, NH, boasts a graceful Georgian façade and richly detailed millwork and architecture throughout. Following a series of meticulous renovations and enhancements, the premier inn of the New Hampshire Seacoast offers every contemporary comfort imaginable. Beautifully appointed accommodations are the perfect mixture of classic style and modern luxury. The acclaimed Epoch Restaurant & Bar offers a menu that highlights American regionality and global influences with dishes that showcase fresh, seasonal ingredients from local producers, and an award-winning wine list in a cozy yet chic setting. For onsite events, The Exeter Inn offers 2,500 square feet of indoor and outdoor function space, from a grand ballroom to intimate boardrooms and a romantic courtyard with garden gazebo. Show less
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Director of Catering, Wedding & Events Specialist
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Apr 2019 - Jan 2022
An enchanted retreat set at the gateway to the Hudson Highlands in Peekskill, New York, The Abbey Inn & Spa is nestled on a hillside overlooking the Hudson River. The boutique hotel welcomes with distinctive guest rooms and suites, stunning meeting and event settings, serene gardens, a tranquil spa and fitness center, as well as Apropos—a farm-to-table, Mediterranean-inspired dining destination that celebrates the bounty of the Hudson Valley.Key to The Abbey Inn & Spa’s uniqueness is its location on historic Fort Hill, site of an American outpost during the Revolutionary War, as well as its setting within the former convent of the Episcopal Sisters of Saint Mary’s, built at the turn of the century. Led by Martin Ginsburg, principal of award-winning design and architecture firm Ginsburg Development Companies (GDC), the convent and the grounds around it have been thoughtfully and beautifully re-purposed into the newest property in the portfolio of Hay Creek Hotels. The Abbey Inn & Spa at Fort Hill is located in Peekskill, NY, 25 minutes north of New York City in Westchester County. Its property is destined to become one of the most notable luxury hotels in the country. Its 42 guest rooms & suites are situated in a classic stone mansion that is being meticulously restored while paying homage to its deep historic significance while infusing the most sophisticated modern design features and guest amenities. Show less
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Ethan Allen Hotel
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Danbury, CT
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Director of Catering, Wedding & Event Specialist
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Dec 2010 - Apr 2019
A talented entrepreneur and well respected hospitality professional that is recognized for her sales, relationship building, and client service skills. A visionary who creates opportunities by putting in the extra effort to fully understand a client’s needs, budget and desires, my goal is to far exceed my client’s expectations. • Developed and implemented sales and marketing strategies, collaborated with executive directors, event planners, and coordinators, and helped streamline efforts for maximum efficiency. • Planned and executed events from inception to completion, including sales, contract negotiation, proposal development, site inspections, and menu development, among others. • Consulted with clients to assess needs, and cultivated long-term relationships with key accounts. Show less
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JORDAN Caterers Design Event Planners
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United States
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Food and Beverage Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Catering Sales Manager & Event Planner
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May 2010 - Dec 2010
Responsible for booking large social functions for off premise catering: weddings, bar/bat mitzvah's, fundraisers, galas and other social events. Advanced experience in best sales practices, negotiating and closing skills. Responsible for booking large social functions for off premise catering: weddings, bar/bat mitzvah's, fundraisers, galas and other social events. Advanced experience in best sales practices, negotiating and closing skills.
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Plum Pure Foods & Catering
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United States
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Food and Beverage Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Sales & Events
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May 2009 - May 2010
Responsible for the development and ongoing management of company-wide strategic sales and marketing activities designed to drive the top-line revenues. • Directly managed the design and development of all creative, targeted and response based marketing initiatives including print, Internet, email campaigns, and direct sales. • Ensured strong relationships are maintained with outside vendors. • Directly manage all administrative aspects of event planning & development. • Ensured all aspects of Plum's unique branding approach is symbiotic with their overall branding strategies. Show less
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Pat Glenn Productions
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New York, New York, United States
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Sales & Event Coordinator
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Oct 2002 - May 2009
Highly skilled event management professional with years of experience in sales, and special occasion planning. Enthusiastic leader with an energetic personality that establishes and maintains team spirit with staff and client base. Results oriented and decisive leader, with proven success to perform in fast paced, high pressured environments to achieve and exceed expectation. Manage all elements of clients' unique meetings and events from conception and contract negotiation through production: -Venue/site selection, menu development, décor/floral, linens & rental items, tenting, staging, lighting, A/V, entertainment, transportation, gifts, up-selling, etc. -Create a production schedule for staff members and supervise all activities related to the event. -Work successfully with performing artists, promoters, DJ, MC, entertainers, clients and vendors. -Provide superior service to clients' in all environments. Show less
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Board Member
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2005 - 2009
Dream Come True is a non-profit organization founded in 1985, with a mission to fulfill the dreams of seriously, chronically and terminally ill children in Fairfield, Litchfield and New Haven Counties. While we know we can not cure the diseases that strike these children, we can feel proud knowing that each of us, through our contributions, can truly help make dreams come true. For every dream fulfilled, our goal is to provide a welcome respite from the stresses of living with a life-threatening illness. Show less
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General Manager
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Jun 1993 - Dec 2001
Responsible for overseeing the general operation of the entire restaurant with focus on service. Excellent track record in balancing, without compromise, quality Food and Beverage operations. Strong interpersonal communication skills. Developed an excellent reputation for quality, and an in-depth knowledge of all facets of business management. Responsibilities: Order Management, Vendor Relations and Billing, Purchasing, Catering Operations, Forecasting, Budgeting, Menu Creation, Problem Solving & Crisis Resolution, Talent Acquisition, Inventory, Pricing Strategy, Scheduling, Advertising, Resource Planning. Show less
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Education
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1982 - 1984
Northeastern University
International Marketing -
1980 - 1982
Farmingdale State College
AS, Secretarial Science
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