Leanza Kauffman

Director of Sales at EventWorks
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Charleston, South Carolina, United States, US

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Credentials

  • CWEP, Certified Wedding and Event Planner
    The Wedding Planning Institute of Lovegevity

Experience

    • Belgium
    • Events Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Director of Sales
      • Mar 2023 - Present

    • Senior Sales Executive
      • Jan 2021 - Mar 2023

    • United States
    • Events Services
    • Director of Sales
      • 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

    • Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Event Sales & Marketing Manager
      • 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

    • United States
    • Hospitality
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Sales & Catering Manager
      • 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

    • Events Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Catering Sales Assistant
      • 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

    • Germany
    • Events Services
    • Marketing & Event Planning Intern
      • 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

    • United States
    • Furniture
    • Group Sales Intern
      • 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

    • United States
    • Hospitality
    • Wedding Sales Assistant
      • 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

    • United States
    • Hospitality
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Guest Services Agent
      • 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

    • Conference Coordinator
      • Jan 2012 - Jul 2012
    • Hospitality
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Guest Services Representative
      • Aug 2010 - Aug 2011

Education

  • 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
    2011 - 2014
  • Kutztown Area High School
    2007 - 2011

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