Experience

Arlington Convention & Visitors Bureau

• United States
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Client Services Manager

  • Oct 2023 - Present

  Arlington, Texas, United States • Serves as a destination liaison to help convention planners and delegates create memorable experiences • Plans and implements destination and client services provided by the Arlington CVB for convention groups, including pre- and post-event functions, onsite event needs, & referrals • Coordinates details and arrangements of tradeshows, exhibits, services sales calls and trips, and similar activities. • Compiles and prepares statistical reports, gives information to callers, and… Show more • Serves as a destination liaison to help convention planners and delegates create memorable experiences • Plans and implements destination and client services provided by the Arlington CVB for convention groups, including pre- and post-event functions, onsite event needs, & referrals • Coordinates details and arrangements of tradeshows, exhibits, services sales calls and trips, and similar activities. • Compiles and prepares statistical reports, gives information to callers, and otherwise works with the Director jointly on administrative and business details for the department.

• Tourism & Services Coordinator

  • Jan 2020 - Oct 2023

  Arlington, Texas, United States Supporting both services and tourism departments through administrational support, event design and execution, client servicing, and maintaining relationships with community and hotel partners.



Grapevine Convention & Visitors Bureau

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Festivals & Events Assistant

  • Feb 2018 - Jan 2020

  Grapevine, Texas, United States Liaison to festival committees and vendors. Manage all vendor applications and communication including People's Choice Wine Tasting Classic, the largest consumer-judged wine competition in the nation, oversee website updates regarding events put on by the Festivals and Events team. Responsible for committee meeting minutes, processing invoices for payment, assist as manager as needed, research festival theme ideas and work with the marketing department on visuals and collateral, and ensure that… Show more Liaison to festival committees and vendors. Manage all vendor applications and communication including People's Choice Wine Tasting Classic, the largest consumer-judged wine competition in the nation, oversee website updates regarding events put on by the Festivals and Events team. Responsible for committee meeting minutes, processing invoices for payment, assist as manager as needed, research festival theme ideas and work with the marketing department on visuals and collateral, and ensure that the Festivals and Events team stays on schedule with various projects. Show less



Stephenville Chamber of Commerce

• United States
• Marketing Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Programs & Events Coordinator

  • Jul 2016 - Dec 2017

  Stephenville, Texas, United States The Stephenville Chamber of Commerce is a 600+ business member regional chamber of commerce and served as the visitor center until 2018. This promotion allowed me to become the lead on organizing and executing large community events with 3,000+ attendees, partners, & vendors including but not limited to: Safe Trick 'R Treat, Holly Jolly Christmas on the Downtown Square, and our Chamber Banquet that would sell out in a matter of hours every year. In addition, Chamber staff wear… Show more The Stephenville Chamber of Commerce is a 600+ business member regional chamber of commerce and served as the visitor center until 2018. This promotion allowed me to become the lead on organizing and executing large community events with 3,000+ attendees, partners, & vendors including but not limited to: Safe Trick 'R Treat, Holly Jolly Christmas on the Downtown Square, and our Chamber Banquet that would sell out in a matter of hours every year. In addition, Chamber staff wear many hats in our multi-faceted role in the community. I also managed our events on the Chamber website, downtown digital marquee, social media accounts, edited and proofed all Chamber publications and communications, and designed for social media posts and special projects including annual publications: Summer Activity Calendar, Fall/Holiday Calendar, Giving Hope Receiving Help Resource Guide, Monthly Community Calendar & Event Advertisement.

• First Impressions Director

  • Aug 2014 - Jul 2016

  Stephenville, Texas, United States Creating a welcoming, informative experience for our members, visitors, & community members. Point servicing visitors, managing the downtown marquee, online event listings, and social media accounts, designing handout materials and programs including our annual Summer Activity Calendar and Giving Hope Receiving Help publications. Assisted in organizing & executing community events, edited and proofed all Chamber publications & communications, and served as accounts receivable.



First Baptist Church Stephenville

• Nursery Experience Coordinator

  • May 2014 - Aug 2014

  Stephenville, Texas, United States Plan & execute Sunday morning and Wednesday evening children experiences leading Children's Church worship & sermon, supporting event setup and execution for the end-of-the-year church-wide children's celebration, responsible for increasing volunteer recruitment, and served as the event planner for volunteer training and the annual Teacher Appreciation Banquet.



Legendary Weddings & Special Events

• Event Coordinator

  • Jan 2013 - May 2014

  Stephenville, Texas, United States Assisted the planning, setup, tear-down, and execution of various events including, but not limited to Central Texas Wedding Expo, Larry Joe Taylor Music Festival, Fort Worth Margarita Ball, events hosted at Clark Gardens Botanical Park, Taste of Erath, & weddings.



Tarleton State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Student Administrative Assistant

  • Sep 2010 - May 2014

  Stephenville, Texas, United States Assist the administrative staff of the Dick Smith Library with basic administrative duties, customer service, proofreading & event coordination. Extensive use of Microsoft Word, Publisher, and Excel, and Cascade.



Carolina Creek Christian Camps

• Summer & Retreat Counselor

  • May 2012 - Oct 2012

  Huntsville, Texas, United States Counselor to all ages as part of their camp experience and lead discussions to encourage growth. Lifeguard and CPR certified, high-ropes certified, & low-ropes certified