Experience

Breckenridge Distillery

• United States
• Wine & Spirits
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Event Coordinator

  • May 2017 - Present



Devil's Thumb Ranch Resort & Spa

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Special Events Manager

  • Oct 2015 - May 2017

  -Accepts all requests for proposals and pursues all leads for wedding group business, including responding to inquiries and executing group/event proposals and contracts within a 24 hour period. -Presents, negotiates and successfully sells lodging, food and beverage, and ranch activities/products/programs to groups in target markets. -Convert prospective clientele into committed customers through on-site visits/meetings, property tours, and proactive communication. -Develop and distribute all communications relating to planning and execution of group functions, including, but not limited to, group resumes, banquet event orders (BEO's) and room sets according to established guidelines. -Prepare, present and collect payment for event pre-estimates by required due dates. -Post final payment and send final invoice with individual tickets to client for review at the conclusion of the event and within the time frame. -Maintain positive and productive relationships with internal departments and operations, including, but not limited to: front desk, reservations, food and beverage, event coordination, housekeeping, and activities. -Possess current, up-to-date knowledge pertaining to all Devil’s Thumb Ranch Resort & Spa products, pricing, and strategies relevant to the group market segment. -Maintain a high level of customer service with guests and employees. -Conducts outbound sales initiatives as outlined by the Senior Director of Sales to educate target markets on the features/benefits of Devil’s Thumb Ranch Resort & Spa and move them into prospects and customers. -Prepares weekly and monthly sales report promptly and accurately. Show less



Everline Resort & Spa

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Conference Planning Manager

  • Aug 2014 - Oct 2015

  -Responsible for all aspects of account management, adhering to corporate guidelines -Software: Microsoft Office, All Windows Applications, Delphi, SMS, Micros, and Unifocus Reporting -Coordinate with all departments to ensure the creation and executive of all VIP amenities and requirements -Assign banquet/meeting rooms based on the needs of client -Establish rapport with meeting planners while promoting hotel facilities and services -Conduct walking site inspections -Keep abreast of market trends, competitor's activities and guest/client feedback -Generate banquet event orders (BEO's) based on clients needs and requests -Anticipate guests needs, respond promptly and acknowledge all guests, however busy and whatever time of day Show less



InterMountain Management

• United States
• Hospitality
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Sales and Events Coordinator

  • Feb 2014 - Aug 2014

  -Negotiate guest room rates, meeting room rental, function space, and hotel services within approved booking guidelines -Conduct tours of the hotel and banquet facilities -Sell hotel guest rooms, groups, catering services, and banquet facilities through direct client contact to maximize total rooms revenues and profits Establish client base of organizations, associations, social, and corporate businesses through direct outside and inside sales effort in order to secure business for the hotel to ensure that predetermined sales expectations are met and exceeded -Develop and maintain relationships with key clients in order to produce group business -Manage the entire booking process andimplementation of agreements, billing, BEO's and follow-up. -Respond quickly to guest requests in a friendly and professional manner -Follow up to ensure guest satisfaction -Document sales efforts daily using Hotel Sales Pro and Fosse -Complete specific weekly reports using STAR report to compare to comp set -Actively participating in revenue management calls for operations and sales Show less