Experience

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  Self-employed

  • Austin, Texas Area

  • Company Owner

    • Nov 2014 - Present
    • Austin, Texas Area
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  Ojai Valley Inn & Spa

  • United States
  • Hospitality
  • 300 - 400 Employee

  • National Sales Manager

    • Nov 2009 - Mar 2010

  • Executive Meetings Manager

    • Feb 2006 - Nov 2009

    Development and prospecting for smaller programs, handling contract negotiations, detailing of events and servicing of programs while in house.

  • Administrative Coordinator and Key Operator-Sales

    • Sep 1998 - Feb 2006

    Handled sales assistance for up to seven managers, including but not limited to travel, trade shows, contracts and proposals, site tours, managing department checkbook, inventory, as well as handling all software training, issues, entering needed data, creation of templates, maintenance of system, reports, troubleshooting and supervising of other administrative assistants.

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  Paradise Artists

  • Executive Secretary to the CEO

    • Jun 1995 - Sep 1998

    Assistant to co-owner/agent in extremely fast-paced entertainment booking agency. Responsible for sales support and follow through of client contract negotiations. Interfacing with clients (Artists), artist's representatives and buyers to ensure completion and smoothness of booked engagement....

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  Smart Resorts Inc.

  • Executive Secretary to the CEO

    • Nov 1993 - Jun 1995

    Interfacing with show attendees to promote company products, hosting potential buyers on familiarization trips to client resorts, handling of travel arrangements, sales and commission revenues research and analysis and all general office duties.

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  Airport Center Travel

  • Travel Agent

    • Sep 1977 - Oct 1979

    Full time Travel Agent working directly with 6-10 commercial accounts.