Experience

eventive
• United States
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• EVP of Sales & Creative Services

  • Jan 2019 - Present


CSI DMC

• United States
• Hospitality
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Partner & Executive Vice President of Sales & Creative Services

  • Nov 2011 - Jan 2019

  As Executive Vice President of Sales & Creative Services, I was responsible for developing unique events beyond expectation for CSI-Florida. I specialized in event sales, event design, entertainment coordination, and production. I lead a team of over 20 people and I was involved from point of lead generating, sales presentations, creative brainstorming sessions to on-site installation. I utilized my background in Operations as well as Sales to coordinate immaculate events crafting unforgettable programs with a creative edge! *I was an owner in all Florida offices. Helped generate a $14,000,000 team from ground zero. *Top Producer generating over $4,000,000 in revenue annually personally while overseeing sales & creative teams. *Top Lead Generator creating streams of revenues for multiple other offices. *Involved in strategic planning of new events including: product launches, customer events, leadership summits, users conferences, final night galas, off-site events and sales incentive programs. *Perform venue sourcing, contract negotiation, site and planning meetings for events. *Build budget projections for upcoming programs. Ongoing budget management during planning, and reconciling post event. *Assist with on boarding new team members. Mentor and provide ongoing candid feedback on job responsibilities and assigned projects Show less



Innovative Destination Services, Inc.

• United States
• Events Services

• Assistant Director of Sales

  • Aug 2011 - Aug 2012

  I was responsible for developing sales strategies designed to gain maximum exposure for IDS. I came to the DMC world from the hospitality industry where I sold for over 6 years with Wyndham Hotels and Resorts. I combine strong experience in Operations and Sales and is considered by my clients as a leading expert in designing DMC services with a creative edge. I was responsible for developing sales strategies designed to gain maximum exposure for IDS. I came to the DMC world from the hospitality industry where I sold for over 6 years with Wyndham Hotels and Resorts. I combine strong experience in Operations and Sales and is considered by my clients as a leading expert in designing DMC services with a creative edge.



Convention Planning Services, Inc.

• United States
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Account Executive

  • Mar 2007 - Aug 2011

  I was responsible for creating, marketing and managing accounts for Convention Planning Services. I was the on site Account Manager for 4 years at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center. I had the pleasure of creating memorable events for their Corporate, Association, Incentive and Social Groups. I was responsible for creating, marketing and managing accounts for Convention Planning Services. I was the on site Account Manager for 4 years at the Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center. I had the pleasure of creating memorable events for their Corporate, Association, Incentive and Social Groups.



Wyndham Hotel Group

• United Kingdom

• Sales Manager

  • Nov 1999 - Feb 2007

  I was a salesperson for Wyndham responsible for selling $1 million or more annually. I enjoyed presenting to clients, writing up contracts and maintaining client relationships for repeat and referral business. I was a salesperson for Wyndham responsible for selling $1 million or more annually. I enjoyed presenting to clients, writing up contracts and maintaining client relationships for repeat and referral business.