Experience

BSC Management

• United States
• Non-profit Organization Management
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Meeting Planner

  • Jun 2023 - Present

  Los Angeles, California, United States Meeting Planner supporting Medical Association Conferences, ranging from 300 to 2500 people from City Sourcing to on-site day to day logistical detailing.



Independent Contractor

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting

• Independent Meeting Planner

  • Feb 2022 - Present

  San Diego, California, United States



AVID Center

• United States
• Education Management
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Meeting Manager, Events

  • Jun 2015 - Feb 2022

  Greater San Diego Area Meeting Planner for AVID’s Summer Institutes, where educators, school administrators, counselors and other community members come together to learn the latest in AVID methodologies and strategies to successfully implement AVID in their schools. AVID is a college readiness system designed to increase the number of students who enroll in and persist in four-year colleges. Today, AVID has been adopted by approximately 5,000 schools in 46 states, the District of Columbia and 16… Show more Meeting Planner for AVID’s Summer Institutes, where educators, school administrators, counselors and other community members come together to learn the latest in AVID methodologies and strategies to successfully implement AVID in their schools. AVID is a college readiness system designed to increase the number of students who enroll in and persist in four-year colleges. Today, AVID has been adopted by approximately 5,000 schools in 46 states, the District of Columbia and 16 countries/territories, and serves more than 1.5 million students, K-12 and at the post-secondary level. Show less



Paradise Point Resort & Spa

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Conference Services Manager

  • Apr 2012 - Jun 2015

  Greater San Diego Area Banquet Event Orders for groups of 10 - 800 attendees, Forecasting and Budgeting, Room Block Management, Resume Upgrade, Delphi Training, Maintain a 30% Food and Beverage Up Sell from Contract



Hilton Worldwide

• India
• Hospitality
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Senior Event Manager

  • Sep 2010 - Apr 2012

  Hilton La Jolla Torrey PInes Banquet Event Orders for groups of 10 - 800 attendees, Forecasting and Budgeting, Room Block Management, Complete Menu Upgrade, Resume Upgrade, Delphi Training, Maintain a 30% Food and Beverage Up Sell from Contract



Hilton San Diego / Del Mar

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Conference Services Manager

  • May 2007 - Sep 2010

  Banquet Event Orders for groups of 25 – 800 attendees, Forecasting and Budgeting, Room Block Management, Complete Menu Upgrade, Resume Review at Weekly Staff Meeting, Lead Tri-Weekly BEO Meetings, Update Vendor Listings, Reintroduction of Property to Local DMCs, Resume Upgrade, Delphi Training, Daily Business Review Meetings, Creation of “Del Mar Things to Do” Flyer for suggestions for group attendees, Special Event Collateral Creation, Maintain a 30% Food and Beverage Up Sell from Contract… Show more Banquet Event Orders for groups of 25 – 800 attendees, Forecasting and Budgeting, Room Block Management, Complete Menu Upgrade, Resume Review at Weekly Staff Meeting, Lead Tri-Weekly BEO Meetings, Update Vendor Listings, Reintroduction of Property to Local DMCs, Resume Upgrade, Delphi Training, Daily Business Review Meetings, Creation of “Del Mar Things to Do” Flyer for suggestions for group attendees, Special Event Collateral Creation, Maintain a 30% Food and Beverage Up Sell from Contract, Manager of the Year 2008 Show less



Omni Hotels

• United States
• Individual and Family Services

• Omni Express Coordinator

  • Mar 2004 - Apr 2007

  Lead Management, Implemented Contractual Obligations, Meeting Space Management, Contractual Negotiation, Composed Contracts, Client Consultation, Meeting Planning for 50 peak rooms and less (+30% F&B up sell), Created Banquet Event Orders, Client Negotiation, Staff Liaison for Client Needs, Proposals, File Maintenance



Marriott International

• United States
• Hospitality
• 700 & Above Employee

• Catering Coordinator

  • Aug 2002 - Apr 2004

  Event Coordination, Local Sales Leads, Created Banquet Event Orders and Proposals, Assisted in Large Conference Meetings, Client Consultation, Client Satisfaction, Coordinated Meeting and Food and Beverage Needs, File Maintenance



The Inn at the YMCA

• Assistant General Manager

  • Jan 2002 - Aug 2002

  Marketing, Scheduling, File Management, Guest Satisfaction, Hiring, Training, Security, Cash Drawer Maintenance, Daily Reports



Town & Country Resort and Convention Center

• Junior Conference Services Manager

  • Jun 2001 - Jan 2002

  Event Management, Checked Meeting Rooms, Sales Turnover, Client Consultation, Meeting Space Management, File Maintenance, Client Satisfaction

• Front Desk Supervisor

  • Oct 2000 - Jun 2001

  Guest Satisfaction, Training, Daily Reports, Considered Guest Needs and Reacted to them, Account Maintenance, Assisted Upper Management