Jennifer Severtson
Sales and Business Development Manager at The Parkside Hotel & Spa- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Level 5 Theory
The Royal Conservatory of MusicJan, 2010- Nov, 2024 -
Level 8 Voice
The Royal Conservatory of MusicJan, 2008- Nov, 2024
Experience
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The Parkside Hotel & Spa
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Canada
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sales and Business Development Manager
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Jun 2021 - Present
Works directly with the Director of Sales & Business Development on department strategy, competitive analysis, market & yeild strategy. Responsible for developing and managing new and existing corporate business travel accounts, as well as negotiating and contracting SMERFE group & event bookings. Assists with budgeting and providing focused hands-on strategies with our revenue team to develop and stimulate market growth.
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Sales and Business Development Coordinator
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Feb 2020 - Jun 2021
Responsible for developing and managing new and existing corporate business travel accounts, as well as negotiating and contracting SMERFE group & event bookings. Providing focused hands-on strategies with our sales and marketing team to develop and stimulate market growth.
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Group Coordinator
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Feb 2019 - Feb 2020
Point of contact for the Hotel and Sales and Reservations team to coordinate group and event details such as billing payment schedules, rooming list details and operational policies.
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Reservations Agent
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Aug 2018 - Feb 2019
Hotel Inventory Management, The friendly voice booking, modifying and cancelling hotel guest room reservations. Providing guests with a knowledge of hotel facilities and services, as well as The city of Victoria's attractions and surrounding area.
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Peach Pyramid
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Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
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Professional Musician
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Jan 2016 - Present
Songwriter, singer, producer & live performer. Social media and marketing manager for upcoming shows, and releases Booking and managing tours and itinerary's domestically and internationally Provincial and federal grant writer. --- Peach Pyramid is the sonic exhale of Jen Severtson. Weaving shimmering guitars into Severtson’s blooming vocals, the group delivers lush palettes, punctuated by a warm and familiar rhythm section of bass and drums. Based in the rising art capital of Victoria, British Columbia, the group integrates the city's foundation of indie rock into Jen's narrative and earnest lyricism drawn from her roots in prairie-based Calgary, Alberta. Peach Pyramid have released 2 critically acclaimed albums ‘Repeating Myself’ (An exploration of healing, through sun soaked guitars and smooth vocal climbs) and ‘Bright Blue’ (A 6 track narrative of love and self doubt through effervescent pop gems) with Kathryn Calder’s (The New Pornographers, Frontperson, Immaculate Machine) indie label Oscar St. Records. The group has gone on to tour across Canada and internationally in the United kingdom, Germany and France playing with acclaimed artists such as The Dirty Projectors, Spiritualized, Peach Pit, Shad, Black Belt Eagle Scout, Faith Healer and many more. Show less
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Globalfaces Direct
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Canada
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Fundraising
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100 - 200 Employee
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Assistant Manager
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Feb 2017 - Aug 2018
Developing fundraising & marketing strategies for the non profit sector. Training and scheduling teams of fundraisers. Leading and conducting boardrooms, and interviews. Leading outbound sales calls, and training new sales associates. Developing fundraising & marketing strategies for the non profit sector. Training and scheduling teams of fundraisers. Leading and conducting boardrooms, and interviews. Leading outbound sales calls, and training new sales associates.
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Reservations Agent
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Jan 2012 - Aug 2016
Hotel Inventory Management, The friendly voice booking, modifying and cancelling hotel guest room reservations. Providing guests with a knowledge of hotel facilities and services, as well as The city of Calgary's attractions and surrounding area. Assisting the sales team with corporate group and tour bookings.
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Guest Service Agent
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Aug 2011 - Jan 2012
Created a welcoming arrival in representation of the hotel while checking in and out guests. Provided guests with a knowledge of hotel facilities and services. Provided guests with general information about the city of Calgary, as well as services in the area. Investigated and resolved guest complaints and claims.
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Sounds of Musicians
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Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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Voice Teacher
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Sep 2007 - Jun 2009
Beginner voice teacher, instructing basic rudimentary skills including: reading music, basic terminology, developing vocal range, and performance. Beginner voice teacher, instructing basic rudimentary skills including: reading music, basic terminology, developing vocal range, and performance.
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Education
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2010 - 2011
Mount Royal University
Marketing/Marketing Management, General -
2006 - 2009
Lord Beaverbrook Highschool
High School Diploma
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