Experience

Hilton President Kansas City
• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Wedding Catering Sales Manager

  • Nov 2022 - Present

Maurine Lenahan
• Day-of Wedding & Event Coordinator

  • Sep 2016 - Dec 2022


Kinship Partners, Inc.

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Silent Auction Volunteer Staff

  • Nov 2021 - Nov 2021

  Created Design & Display Concept for Silent Auction Items Created Design & Display Concept for Silent Auction Items



Palm Springs International Film Society

• United States
• Movies, Videos, and Sound
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Short-Festival: Film & Industry Lounge Manager (Contracted)

  • Jun 2018 - Jun 2018

  Oversee Guest & Industry Suite during the festival. • Confirm outside/sponsor catering with Development team. • Track donations that have been set up from local vendors including but not limited to food, beverages, coffee urns, lighting, décor, etc. as needed. • Determine menu/daily snack selections based on budget. Design and layout buffet table. • Schedule donation drop-off and/or volunteer pick up. • Set-up filmmaker lounge to be inviting and comfortable to all filmmakers, industry, and press attendees. This includes furniture, food, décor, posters, signage, and sponsor product. • Interact with filmmakers, industry, and other guests; answer questions; provide direction; initiate introductions. Introduce guest to guest relation staff, press allies and industry. • Oversee and manage volunteers working in the lounge; set up orientation/training prior to start of the festival. Advise everyone working where things were located, shuttle schedules etc., so they may assist in answering filmmaker and guest questions. •Assist in setting up computers, copiers, printers etc. • Be on-site in the lounge during operating hours. • Open and close lounge during the festival. • Confirm BEO with Host Hotel, i.e., daily routines of refreshing room, linens, vacuuming, utensils, etc. • Breakdown and organize supplies at the end of the festival to be placed in storage. • Support the Guest Relations Manager as needed. Show less

• International Film Festival: Film & Industry Lounge Manager (Contracted)

  • Dec 2017 - Jan 2018

  Oversee Guest & Industry Suite during the festival. • Confirm outside/sponsor catering with Development team. • Track donations that have been set up from local vendors including but not limited to food, beverages, coffee urns, lighting, décor, etc. as needed. • Determine menu/daily snack selections based on budget. Design and layout buffet table. • Schedule donation drop off and/or volunteer pick up. • Set-up filmmaker lounge to be inviting and comfortable to all filmmakers, industry, and press attendees. This includes furniture, food, décor, posters, signage, and sponsor product. • Interact with filmmakers, industry, and other guests; answer questions; provide direction; initiate introductions. Introduce guest to guest relation staff, press allies and industry. • Oversee and manage volunteers working in the lounge; set up orientation/training prior to start of the festival. Advise everyone working where things were located, shuttle schedules etc., so they may assist in answering filmmaker and guest questions. Assist in setting up computers, copiers, printers etc. • Be on-site in the lounge during operating hours. • Open and close lounge during the festival. • Confirm BEO with Host Hotel, i.e., daily routines of refreshing room, linens, vacuuming, utensils, etc. • Breakdown and organize supplies at the end of the festival to be placed in storage. • Support the Guest Relations Manager as needed. Show less



Hilton Lake Las Vegas Resort & Spa

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Wedding/Social Catering Sales Manager

  • Dec 2015 - May 2016

  Solicit new catering & wedding accounts, and maintaining relationships with existing accounts to meet and/or exceed food and beverage revenue goals. Execute contractual agreements pertaining to guest room blocks, event space, food and beverage, vendors and special concessions. Participate in site visits and plan meetings for potential client bookings and pre-planning of booked business. Work with other departments within the hotel to provide quality service to customers. Booking and confirming vendors, detailing BEO’s and resumes for operations team, and being a liaison between the customer and operation staff. Communicate to all hotel departments the information necessary to successfully execute the client’s needs. Maintain strong client relations and ensure that event specifications are communicated and executed for a successful event experience for the customer Show less



Petrine Services

• United Kingdom
• Consumer Services

• Owner & Founder

  • Aug 2005 - Aug 2010

  Residential Cleaning/Property Management Services Owner & Founder Recruited and trained staff to provide housekeeping services to private residential properties Provided property management services for clients including condominium association seasonal tenants Residential Cleaning/Property Management Services Owner & Founder Recruited and trained staff to provide housekeeping services to private residential properties Provided property management services for clients including condominium association seasonal tenants



Darlington Event Services

• Owner & Founder

  • Feb 1994 - Dec 2003

  Event, Marketing & Promotional Management Company Oversaw the daily operations in developing and implementing marketing campaigns for Fortune 500 and industry-leading FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods) companies; specializing in the organization and execution of special events, conferences and product specific launches to both local and multinational organizations. Turn-key management of all facets of Major Events, to include: Corporate Events, Haute Couture Fashion Shows, Weddings & Social Events, Annual Festivals, Trade Exhibitions, shopping mall indoor/outdoor product demonstrations and product launches. Provided and coordinated training of Darlingtons staff to ensure optimal levels of client satisfaction in specific areas of etiquette, product demonstration and knowledge, VIP ‘meet and greet’ and public speaking. Cultivated and built an international client base through networking, referrals and self-promotion. • Developed and presented business proposals within client’s budgetary guidelines. • Pre and post event presentations to clients. • Determined market segments for FMCG companies, strategizing on core target areas and securing appropriate venues. • Created numerous data analysis programs, recording product sales, brand alternatives, including the diversity of customer participation. • Contracted and coordinated the security and safety services for events. • Redefined the concept of Brand Ambassadors, developed and produced training manuals and codes of conduct for Darlingtons Brand Ambassadors, to align with professional development. • Successfully managed a pool of 1,200 multi-national event staff and took a vital role in the recruiting, hiring and training. Show less



AMS International, Dubai, Untied Arab Emirates

• Brand Ambassador

  • Sep 1991 - Dec 1993

  Reported directly to the Managing Director. Promoted and demonstrated technical, cosmetic, and automotive products at trade shows, conferences and product launches. Delivered scripted product endorsements for companies and introduced VIP speakers. •Event supervisor, organizing several PR and brand events for various projects, headed the liaison between client and company. •Building client‘s brand, promoting, “use value,” by creating crisp, clear images of the product/event though enthusiasm, confidence, honesty and conviction. •Selected as a Brand Ambassador for the Dubai Tourism Board. Show less



Computer Assist LTD

• Personal Assistant to the Managing Director

  • Apr 1990 - Aug 1991

  Organizing, devising and maintaining office systems, including data management and filing. Organizing and maintaining schedule and making appointments. Dealing with incoming emails, faxes and mail; often corresponding on behalf of the MD. Arranging travel, visa and accommodation and, occasionally, traveling with MD to take notes or dictation at meetings or to provide general assistance during presentations. Screening phone calls, enquires and request, and handling them when appropriate. Meeting and greeting visitors at all levels of seniority. •Produce documents, briefing papers, reports and presentations •Carried out background research on potential clients and present finds to the MD • Preparing and submitting proposals for computer equipment installation. •Assisted the MD with the set up and networking of Apple Mac computers for major advertising agencies. Show less



Solonji Trading Company

• Executive Assistant to the Director of Marketing

  • Mar 1989 - Mar 1990

  Determined market segmentation for Italian Hair Product lines. Determined cost and budget parameters for products. Established event plans for successful product launches. Meet with international clients at overseas headquarters. Traveled to international hair product/beauty conventions. Determined market segmentation for Italian Hair Product lines. Determined cost and budget parameters for products. Established event plans for successful product launches. Meet with international clients at overseas headquarters. Traveled to international hair product/beauty conventions.



CoCo

• Design
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Owner. Boutique for Childrens Apparel

  • Dec 1987 - Feb 1989

  Design layout of Boutique. Window designing & displaying fashion wear. Traveled to international fashion shows, and purchasing of products. Determined cost and budget parameters for fashion wear. Stock inventory system design . Organized fashion shows Design layout of Boutique. Window designing & displaying fashion wear. Traveled to international fashion shows, and purchasing of products. Determined cost and budget parameters for fashion wear. Stock inventory system design . Organized fashion shows



Koala Advertising, Hong Kong

• Promotional Hostess

  • Sep 1982 - Dec 1987

  Promoted and demonstrated cosmetics, fashion and make-up products at trade shows, conferences and product launches. In house office duties included answering phones, filing, invoicing and booking staff for events. Promoted and demonstrated cosmetics, fashion and make-up products at trade shows, conferences and product launches. In house office duties included answering phones, filing, invoicing and booking staff for events.