Leanza Kauffman
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Credentials
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CWEP, Certified Wedding and Event Planner
The Wedding Planning Institute of Lovegevity
Experience
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EventWorks
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Belgium
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Events Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Sales
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Mar 2023 - Present
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Senior Sales Executive
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Jan 2021 - Mar 2023
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428 Main
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United States
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Events Services
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Director of Sales
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Nov 2018 - Aug 2019
• Managed all incoming leads for vintage event rentals and nurture clients through the sales process • Developed and maintain ongoing relationships with wedding industry professionals and professional associations to sustain brand recognition • Managed all incoming leads for vintage event rentals and nurture clients through the sales process • Developed and maintain ongoing relationships with wedding industry professionals and professional associations to sustain brand recognition
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Magnolia Plantation & Gardens
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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1 - 100 Employee
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Event Sales & Marketing Manager
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Apr 2015 - Oct 2018
• Oversaw four event venues on historic Southern property and America's Oldest Romantic Garden • Led event sales team towards reaching and surpassing goals • Responsible for sales of 250+ weddings per year • Directed wedding marketing in print and social media • Oversaw four event venues on historic Southern property and America's Oldest Romantic Garden • Led event sales team towards reaching and surpassing goals • Responsible for sales of 250+ weddings per year • Directed wedding marketing in print and social media
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Mountain Lake Lodge
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United States
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sales & Catering Manager
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Jun 2014 - Apr 2015
• Responsible for sales and service of weddings, corporate meetings, and family reunions • Serve as liaison between clients and food and beverage team through the development of BEOs • Directed re-branding of marketing materials for event sales department • Responsible for sales and service of weddings, corporate meetings, and family reunions • Serve as liaison between clients and food and beverage team through the development of BEOs • Directed re-branding of marketing materials for event sales department
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Cocktails Catering
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Events Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Catering Sales Assistant
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Dec 2013 - Apr 2014
• Aggressively followed up with potential leads by developing personalized relationships through phone and email • Consistently top sales team member with highest number of booked consultations • Aggressively followed up with potential leads by developing personalized relationships through phone and email • Consistently top sales team member with highest number of booked consultations
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Mobella Events
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Germany
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Events Services
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Marketing & Event Planning Intern
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Aug 2013 - Dec 2013
• Assisted in wedding coordination in the Central Florida area • Facilitated in the conception and design of promotional photo shoot featured in Southern Weddings magazine • Drafted and designed captivating marketing materials for bridal shows and wedding workshops • Assisted in wedding coordination in the Central Florida area • Facilitated in the conception and design of promotional photo shoot featured in Southern Weddings magazine • Drafted and designed captivating marketing materials for bridal shows and wedding workshops
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The Biltmore Company
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United States
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Furniture
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Group Sales Intern
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Jun 2013 - Aug 2013
• Assisted in marketing and promoting 8,000-acre estate as unique venue for social and corporate events through site visits • Researched potential clientele for promotional mailings • Attended and worked scheduled consultations, weddings and events • Assisted in marketing and promoting 8,000-acre estate as unique venue for social and corporate events through site visits • Researched potential clientele for promotional mailings • Attended and worked scheduled consultations, weddings and events
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Mission Inn Resort
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United States
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Hospitality
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Wedding Sales Assistant
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Jan 2013 - Apr 2013
• Prepared proposals, contracts and handled all follow-up correspondence with brides • Promoted Mission Inn at bridal shows and through social media channels • Prepared proposals, contracts and handled all follow-up correspondence with brides • Promoted Mission Inn at bridal shows and through social media channels
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Crowne Plaza Orlando Downtown
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United States
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Guest Services Agent
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Mar 2012 - Nov 2012
• Ensured positive guest satisfaction and superior customer service from check-in to check-out • Priority Club Loyalty Rewards Program Brand Champion of Downtown Orlando property • Ensured positive guest satisfaction and superior customer service from check-in to check-out • Priority Club Loyalty Rewards Program Brand Champion of Downtown Orlando property
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Conference Coordinator
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Jan 2012 - Jul 2012
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Crowne Plaza Hotel
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Hospitality
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200 - 300 Employee
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Guest Services Representative
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Aug 2010 - Aug 2011
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Education
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University of Central Florida – Rosen College of Hospitality Management
Master's in Hospitality & Tourism Management -
University of Central Florida – Rosen College of Hospitality Management
Dual Bachelors of Science (B.S.), Event Management & Hospitality Management -
Kutztown Area High School