MARISSA HEREDIA
Senior Catering Sales M at Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa- Claim this Profile
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Sagar Tharani
It was an absolute pleasure to work with Marissa when planning our wedding at The Resort at Pelican Hill. She was very knowledgeable, experienced and flexible throughout the entire process and made our special day everything we wished it would be. Her ability to connect with her team, vendors, and clients makes her a great asset to any organization. She was very professional and responsive and I look forward to hopefully working together in the future.
Ilana Rubin
I have had the pleasure of working with Marissa on numerous occasions on the behalf of many of my clients. Each time Marissa has gone above and beyond her duties in accommodating us; making us feel welcomed, being efficient with viable answers, and always thinking ahead. I have never once been nervous on event execution day due to Marissa's due diligence and her ability to perform. She is a great team player, team leader, and I wish I could work with her every time I have an event. Sincerely, Ilana Rubin Owner of Perfect The Event
Sagar Tharani
It was an absolute pleasure to work with Marissa when planning our wedding at The Resort at Pelican Hill. She was very knowledgeable, experienced and flexible throughout the entire process and made our special day everything we wished it would be. Her ability to connect with her team, vendors, and clients makes her a great asset to any organization. She was very professional and responsive and I look forward to hopefully working together in the future.
Ilana Rubin
I have had the pleasure of working with Marissa on numerous occasions on the behalf of many of my clients. Each time Marissa has gone above and beyond her duties in accommodating us; making us feel welcomed, being efficient with viable answers, and always thinking ahead. I have never once been nervous on event execution day due to Marissa's due diligence and her ability to perform. She is a great team player, team leader, and I wish I could work with her every time I have an event. Sincerely, Ilana Rubin Owner of Perfect The Event
Sagar Tharani
It was an absolute pleasure to work with Marissa when planning our wedding at The Resort at Pelican Hill. She was very knowledgeable, experienced and flexible throughout the entire process and made our special day everything we wished it would be. Her ability to connect with her team, vendors, and clients makes her a great asset to any organization. She was very professional and responsive and I look forward to hopefully working together in the future.
Ilana Rubin
I have had the pleasure of working with Marissa on numerous occasions on the behalf of many of my clients. Each time Marissa has gone above and beyond her duties in accommodating us; making us feel welcomed, being efficient with viable answers, and always thinking ahead. I have never once been nervous on event execution day due to Marissa's due diligence and her ability to perform. She is a great team player, team leader, and I wish I could work with her every time I have an event. Sincerely, Ilana Rubin Owner of Perfect The Event
Sagar Tharani
It was an absolute pleasure to work with Marissa when planning our wedding at The Resort at Pelican Hill. She was very knowledgeable, experienced and flexible throughout the entire process and made our special day everything we wished it would be. Her ability to connect with her team, vendors, and clients makes her a great asset to any organization. She was very professional and responsive and I look forward to hopefully working together in the future.
Ilana Rubin
I have had the pleasure of working with Marissa on numerous occasions on the behalf of many of my clients. Each time Marissa has gone above and beyond her duties in accommodating us; making us feel welcomed, being efficient with viable answers, and always thinking ahead. I have never once been nervous on event execution day due to Marissa's due diligence and her ability to perform. She is a great team player, team leader, and I wish I could work with her every time I have an event. Sincerely, Ilana Rubin Owner of Perfect The Event
Experience
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Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa
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United States
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Catering Sales M
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Jul 2021 - Present
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The Resort at Pelican Hill
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United States
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Hospitality
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200 - 300 Employee
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Senior Wedding & Event Manager
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Jun 2018 - May 2020
• Proactively solicit, negotiate, and confirm new business to exceed revenue goals in social catering market. • Serve as clients primary hotel contact and all aspects of events (tasting, detail and oversee on event day). • Knowledgeable of competition and current market trends. • Collaborated with resort team for guests special requests. • Proactively solicit, negotiate, and confirm new business to exceed revenue goals in social catering market. • Serve as clients primary hotel contact and all aspects of events (tasting, detail and oversee on event day). • Knowledgeable of competition and current market trends. • Collaborated with resort team for guests special requests.
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Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa
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United States
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Catering Sales Manager
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Nov 2016 - Jun 2018
• Proactively solicit, negotiate and confirm new business to exceed revenue goals in social catering market, small corporate catering and wedding room blocks. • Solicit and manage wedding room blocks with 10 or more room nights on peak. • Serve as clients primary hotel contact and all aspects of events (tasting, detail and oversee on event day). • Participated in local industry events to understand market trends and network with other event professionals. • Plan and execute annual wedding industry vendor appreciation day.
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Fashion Island Hotel Newport Beach
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Catering Sales Manager
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Aug 2015 - Nov 2016
• Qualify, respond and aggressively follow up on leads for social catering market. • Collaborated with top industry partners and marketing team to create photo-shoots for marketing collateral. • Heavily involved in networking groups to include Association of Bridal Consultants, WIPA and local chamber mixers. • Worked with marketing team to create new wedding collateral. • Qualify, respond and aggressively follow up on leads for social catering market. • Collaborated with top industry partners and marketing team to create photo-shoots for marketing collateral. • Heavily involved in networking groups to include Association of Bridal Consultants, WIPA and local chamber mixers. • Worked with marketing team to create new wedding collateral.
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Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach Resort & Club
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United States
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Hospitality
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100 - 200 Employee
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SALES MANAGER, CATERING
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Aug 2011 - Jul 2015
• Qualify, respond and aggressively follow up to leads of social market segments. • Serve as clients' primary hotel contact and manage all aspects of events (solicit, booking, tastings, detail and oversee on event day). • Responsible for revenues exceeding goals in luxury wedding market. • Attend trade shows and industry meetings, to keep current in trends and competition. • Served as primary hotel contact for Association for Bridal Consultants Orange County Trendsetter Awards Gala 2014.
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Education
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2001 - 2006
California State University-San Bernardino
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Mass Communication/Media Studies
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