Melissa Chesterman
Special Events & Programs Manager at Jefferson Chamber of Commerce- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Jefferson Chamber of Commerce
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United States
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Professional Training and Coaching
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1 - 100 Employee
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Special Events & Programs Manager
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Jun 2021 - Present
Responsible for facilitating the coordination of monthly, quarterly and annual events of the Chamber. Duties include budget management, volunteer coordination, monitoring event registrations, ticket sales and sponsorships. Coordinates with Chamber board members, staff, ambassadors, volunteers, event sponsors and vendors. Responsible for managing all logistics for the Leadership Jefferson Program. Leadership Jefferson is a nine-month program designed to develop a diverse network of dedicated business and community leaders. Facilitated by a professional leadership team, the interactive workshops expose participants to local leaders and activists working to resolve critical issues facing Jefferson Parish.
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Generations Hall
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sales Manager
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Feb 2020 - Aug 2020
- Active solicitation and lead generation for meetings and events of ~ 5,000 or less guests - Market and promote Generations Hall as the leading event venue in the New Orleans area - Primary liaison between our event venue and leading industry partners - Active solicitation and lead generation for meetings and events of ~ 5,000 or less guests - Market and promote Generations Hall as the leading event venue in the New Orleans area - Primary liaison between our event venue and leading industry partners
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Remington Hotels
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United States
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Hospitality
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100 - 200 Employee
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Catering Sales Manager
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Aug 2019 - Feb 2020
• Generate leads and bookings for local corporate, association, and social events with less than 9 guestrooms • Primary liaison between the client and our food and beverage staff • Facilitate effective communication with guests and associates • Maintain sales quota including prospecting, site inspections, and external sales calls • Generate leads and bookings for local corporate, association, and social events with less than 9 guestrooms • Primary liaison between the client and our food and beverage staff • Facilitate effective communication with guests and associates • Maintain sales quota including prospecting, site inspections, and external sales calls
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New Orleans & Company
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United States
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Events Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sales Account Executive
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Feb 2019 - Jul 2019
• Promoting the city of New Orleans as an ideal convention destination through solicitation & strategic sales• Serving as a primary contact/liaison for clients who are confirmed for New Orleans meetings• Maintaining relationships and open communication between clients and our hospitality community• Provide hospitality and tourism industry leadership
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Sales Coordinator
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Jul 2016 - Feb 2019
• Provide administrative support to multiple citywide convention sales managers• Coordinate and schedule site inspections• General correspondence, proposals, and reports• Selling the city to corporate and association clients• Direct liaison between hotels and clients• Cultivate relationships with hotel, venue, and restaurant partners
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Education
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University of New Orleans
Master of Arts (M.A.), Hospitality Administration/Management -
University of New Orleans
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Hospitality Administration/Management