Leslie Donato
Director, Commercial Brokerage Services and Events. at REBNY (Real Estate Board of New York)- Claim this Profile
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Judi McLaughlin
Leslie is extremely skilled in event management, hotel site selection, contract negotiations, and partner relations. However, it is her personal and professional approach to her work that makes Leslie stand out from so many others in her field. Leslie can be counted on for her honesty and ethics and for always acting in the best interest of her internal or external clients. She is a delight to work with and is the ultimate professional that any organization would be fortunate to hire.
LinkedIn User
Leslie and I have worked together for the past 5 years; she has been an incredible supporter of the Greater Miami CVB from the first moment we met. I have enjoyed her continued partnership, her friendship, but more importantly her trust in me. I have also relied on her for industry advice and knowledge; if which she has a wealth of! She really is one of my favorite people to work with and will certainly be yours.....
Judi McLaughlin
Leslie is extremely skilled in event management, hotel site selection, contract negotiations, and partner relations. However, it is her personal and professional approach to her work that makes Leslie stand out from so many others in her field. Leslie can be counted on for her honesty and ethics and for always acting in the best interest of her internal or external clients. She is a delight to work with and is the ultimate professional that any organization would be fortunate to hire.
LinkedIn User
Leslie and I have worked together for the past 5 years; she has been an incredible supporter of the Greater Miami CVB from the first moment we met. I have enjoyed her continued partnership, her friendship, but more importantly her trust in me. I have also relied on her for industry advice and knowledge; if which she has a wealth of! She really is one of my favorite people to work with and will certainly be yours.....
Judi McLaughlin
Leslie is extremely skilled in event management, hotel site selection, contract negotiations, and partner relations. However, it is her personal and professional approach to her work that makes Leslie stand out from so many others in her field. Leslie can be counted on for her honesty and ethics and for always acting in the best interest of her internal or external clients. She is a delight to work with and is the ultimate professional that any organization would be fortunate to hire.
LinkedIn User
Leslie and I have worked together for the past 5 years; she has been an incredible supporter of the Greater Miami CVB from the first moment we met. I have enjoyed her continued partnership, her friendship, but more importantly her trust in me. I have also relied on her for industry advice and knowledge; if which she has a wealth of! She really is one of my favorite people to work with and will certainly be yours.....
Judi McLaughlin
Leslie is extremely skilled in event management, hotel site selection, contract negotiations, and partner relations. However, it is her personal and professional approach to her work that makes Leslie stand out from so many others in her field. Leslie can be counted on for her honesty and ethics and for always acting in the best interest of her internal or external clients. She is a delight to work with and is the ultimate professional that any organization would be fortunate to hire.
LinkedIn User
Leslie and I have worked together for the past 5 years; she has been an incredible supporter of the Greater Miami CVB from the first moment we met. I have enjoyed her continued partnership, her friendship, but more importantly her trust in me. I have also relied on her for industry advice and knowledge; if which she has a wealth of! She really is one of my favorite people to work with and will certainly be yours.....
Experience
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REBNY (Real Estate Board of New York)
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United States
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Leasing Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director, Commercial Brokerage Services and Events.
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Aug 2022 - Present
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WebMD
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Technology, Information and Internet
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700 & Above Employee
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Contract Manager
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Apr 2021 - Aug 2022
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ICSC
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United States
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Real Estate
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200 - 300 Employee
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Director, Hotel Sourcing and Supplier Management
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Jun 2015 - Jun 2020
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HelmsBriscoe
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United States
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Hospitality
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700 & Above Employee
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Manager, Global Accounts
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Mar 2009 - Jun 2015
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KPMG
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Brazil
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Construction
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Sourcing Manager
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Feb 2014 - Dec 2014
Contract Position with KPMG. • Built and maintained strong client relationships by understanding the client’s goals and objectives in order to offer guidance and recommendations on venue considerations. • Managed the RFP process for firm wide meetings and client events through C-Vent’s RFP tool. • Provided hotel options and recommended best venue selections based on client needs and space requirements. • Negotiated contracts to maximize cost savings and minimize risk; for example, attrition, meeting space charges, concessions, cancellation terms and cut-off dates. • Prepared documents and addendums relating to partner approvals and company procedures. • Built and maintained strong vendor relationships to communicate company expectations. • Provided recommendations on meeting and event spend, trends and opportunities through industry knowledge and communication. • Maintained Cost Savings Reports directly related to each client and/ or meeting. Show less
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Sales and Marketing Manager
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Feb 1993 - Jan 2005
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Sales Coordinator
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Jan 1991 - Jan 1993
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Lynwood Advertising
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United States
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Assistant Buyer
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Jun 1989 - Jan 1991
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Education
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1986 - 1989
Syracuse University
BS, College for Human Development- Retail/Marketing
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