Experience

Northwestern University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Associate Director, Special Events

  • Jan 2019 - Present

• Assistant Director, Special Events

  • Aug 2017 - Dec 2018



Renaissance Chicago Downtown Hotel

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Event Manager

  • Aug 2016 - Jul 2017

  -Managed complex events typically up to 200+ attendees and revenue of up to $400K per event-Exceeded all event planning targets in 2016 with client satisfaction rating of 95%-Selected to plan and execute several high-profile events including programs for the Marriott Corporate leadership team and Renaissance Brand launches-Established strong partnerships with destination management companies, photographers, florists, bands, production companies and wedding planners in the Chicago market-Implemented new procedures to ensure consistent communication between the planning and operations departments

• Event Manager

  • Aug 2014 - Aug 2016

  -Collaborated with catering and sales team in planning over 200+ successful corporate and social events-Operated at over 90% overall event satisfaction in Q3 and Q4; exceeded all event satisfaction goals for 2015-Acted as sole event manager during major team and leadership transition; responsible for large and small group business during peak season-Worked directly with accounts leading up to and during Super Bowl XLIX at the Renaissance Phoenix Downtown



White Lodging

• United States
• Hospitality
• 700 & Above Employee

• Banquet Manager

  • May 2013 - Sep 2014

  -Built a team of 20+ hourly associates, managed on-boarding, training and retention for the 2013 Grand Opening of the Milwaukee Marriott Downtown Hotel -Selected "Leader of the Quarter" in 2014 by hotel's Executive Management Team -Awarded Marriott International's "Spirit to Serve" Award in 2013 -Ranked in the Top 10% within Marriott for Overall Event Satisfactions and event services within first year -Built a team of 20+ hourly associates, managed on-boarding, training and retention for the 2013 Grand Opening of the Milwaukee Marriott Downtown Hotel -Selected "Leader of the Quarter" in 2014 by hotel's Executive Management Team -Awarded Marriott International's "Spirit to Serve" Award in 2013 -Ranked in the Top 10% within Marriott for Overall Event Satisfactions and event services within first year