Senior Manager of Sales and Events

• Apr 2023 - Present

Director Of Group Sales

• Nov 2021 - Aug 2022

Responsible for leading a growing Event Sales Department for new concept within a national organization. Puttery Charlotte is the second location of nine locations announced as of August 2022. Drive Shack Inc. goal is to open or announce at least fifteen locations nationwide by end of 2022. •Responsible for growing new Puttery brand name since December 2021 by networking, connections, and referrals from satisfied clients •Planned and executed two planner showcases in partnership with local and national companies •Creates customized options based on guest specific event details and venue’s versatility •Successfully hosted over 400 events resulting in over 1 million in sales since December 2021. On target to meet 2.3 million sales goal. •Completes sales reports, department budget and research to track progress of department •Develops and maintains good working relationships with a variety of people including vendors, other departments, staff, and senior management to ensure event success Show less

Senior Sales Manager

• Oct 2018 - Nov 2021

❑ Responsible for selling events for fourteen centers for Bowlero Corporation, the largest ten-pin operator center in the world.  Top performer in North Carolina Sales office with over 1 million in sales to date  Coordinate with various departments within the company to ensure successful events  Communicate with clients to handle specific requests and ensure guest satisfaction.  Lead weekly Banquet Event Order meeting with Operation Managers ❑ Responsible for selling events for fourteen centers for Bowlero Corporation, the largest ten-pin operator center in the world.  Top performer in North Carolina Sales office with over 1 million in sales to date  Coordinate with various departments within the company to ensure successful events  Communicate with clients to handle specific requests and ensure guest satisfaction.  Lead weekly Banquet Event Order meeting with Operation Managers

Venue Sales Manager

• Jun 2016 - Oct 2018

 Responsible for the coordination and marketing of seven event spaces at Anne Springs Close Greenway, a not-for-profit entity  Manage seven event venues (220 events in 2017) and nine employees  Hosted a wide variety of event types including weddings, corporate meetings, and fundraisers  Increased sales by 50% first year  Responsible for creation and management of the Venue Sales Department budget Foster and maintain vendor relationships  Host Bridal Showcase event for 350 attendees and 25 vendors  Promote venue through Social Media Channels Show less

Marketing and Event Coordinator

• Mar 2015 - Jun 2016

 Responsible for the coordination and marketing for the event space at Loray Mill, a mixed use residential and commercial property.  Created new event venue business for Loray Mill, developing competitive pricing structure, guidelines and all legal documents involved with the venue rental  Responsible for all aspects of selling the Event Hall to clients  Developed and maintained all marketing to promote event business including digital marketing, marketing collateral, and out-of-the-box marketing.  Created, planned and coordinated residential, social and community events.  Solicited and maintained new social and vendor businesses relationships. Show less

LINC

• Mar 2014 - Dec 2014

 Responsible for the successful implementation of social and business events at the historic Lowes Don Cesar, a beachfront luxury hotel  Handled simultaneous events that included weddings (average $35K) and corporate events (average $100K).  Liaised with Conference and Catering Managers to provide exceptional service the Lowes Style during coordination and servicing of group and social business.  Managed Banquet staff to ensure event success.  Communicated with conference and social guests to handle specific requests and ensure guest satisfaction. Show less

Marketing Intern

• Sep 2013 - Dec 2013

 Recommended, implemented and evaluated new marketing strategies.  Recommended, implemented and evaluated new marketing strategies.

Server

• May 2010 - Nov 2013

•Creates a positive customer experience by meeting each individual customers' unique needs with a positive attitude •Works well with other employees and management in a fast-paced, ever-changing work environment •Creates a positive customer experience by meeting each individual customers' unique needs with a positive attitude •Works well with other employees and management in a fast-paced, ever-changing work environment

Intern

• Jun 2013 - Aug 2013

•Assisted in the rebranding and marketing of Presbyterian hospital into Novant Health, recognized as a national brand rather than several different entities. •Improved marketing collateral for existing clients following Novant Health’s new brand guideline and created marketing collateral for new clients •Assisted in the rebranding and marketing of Presbyterian hospital into Novant Health, recognized as a national brand rather than several different entities. •Improved marketing collateral for existing clients following Novant Health’s new brand guideline and created marketing collateral for new clients

Special Events Intern

• May 2013 - Aug 2013

•Assisted in the planning and execution of public and private events in Charlotte and recruited sponsorships of events. •Met with potential and existing clients to incorporate outside of the box marketing ideas for their future events. •Assisted in the planning and execution of public and private events in Charlotte and recruited sponsorships of events. •Met with potential and existing clients to incorporate outside of the box marketing ideas for their future events.