Director of Catering & Conference Services

• Jul 2019 - Present

Associate Director of Catering & Conference Services

• Jun 2018 - Jul 2019

Senior Conference and Catering Services Manager

• Nov 2016 - Jun 2018

Conference and Catering Services Manager

• Aug 2015 - Nov 2016

Event Sales Manager

• Jan 2015 - Aug 2015

Event Coordinator

• Jan 2013 - Dec 2014

Assisted Sales Manager in bringing in new business through working on leads, taking clients on site visits, filling out booking sheets and attending networking events. Worked closely with the Catering Sales Manager in creating and executing a successful event. Planned, managed and executed events. Oversaw the planning and execution of all event aspects for private meetings, conference, trade shows and special events. Attendance for events ranged from 100-10,000. Managed… Show more Assisted Sales Manager in bringing in new business through working on leads, taking clients on site visits, filling out booking sheets and attending networking events. Worked closely with the Catering Sales Manager in creating and executing a successful event. Planned, managed and executed events. Oversaw the planning and execution of all event aspects for private meetings, conference, trade shows and special events. Attendance for events ranged from 100-10,000. Managed event operations including the event setup, staffing, audio/visual and decorator service arrangements, contracting, and billing client. Show less Assisted Sales Manager in bringing in new business through working on leads, taking clients on site visits, filling out booking sheets and attending networking events. Worked closely with the Catering Sales Manager in creating and executing a successful event. Planned, managed and executed events. Oversaw the planning and execution of all event aspects for private meetings, conference, trade shows and special events. Attendance for events ranged from 100-10,000. Managed… Show more Assisted Sales Manager in bringing in new business through working on leads, taking clients on site visits, filling out booking sheets and attending networking events. Worked closely with the Catering Sales Manager in creating and executing a successful event. Planned, managed and executed events. Oversaw the planning and execution of all event aspects for private meetings, conference, trade shows and special events. Attendance for events ranged from 100-10,000. Managed event operations including the event setup, staffing, audio/visual and decorator service arrangements, contracting, and billing client. Show less

Sales Associate

• Oct 2011 - Apr 2013

University of North Florida Campus Brand Representative

• Aug 2011 - Dec 2011

Implemented marketing initiatives across the University of North Florida campus. Maintained and monitored social media. Created and distributed print media campus-wide.

Public Relations Intern

• Jan 2012 - May 2012

Monitored and measured social media for clients including Winn-Dixie and Zaxby’s. Conducted primary and secondary research and reported findings. Created media lists, wrote press releases and pitched stories to media outlets. Monitored and measured social media for clients including Winn-Dixie and Zaxby’s. Conducted primary and secondary research and reported findings. Created media lists, wrote press releases and pitched stories to media outlets.

Editorial Intern

• May 2010 - Aug 2010

Conducted research and interviews to gather article information. Wrote and edited articles for Jacksonville Magazine, Bride Magazine and 904 Magazine. Conducted research and interviews to gather article information. Wrote and edited articles for Jacksonville Magazine, Bride Magazine and 904 Magazine.