Experience

Hilton Des Moines Downtown

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Catering and Events

  • Jul 2019 - Present

  Director of Catering and Events at the only hotel in Des Moines, IA that is directly connected to Iowa Events Center and Des Moines Skywalk. Inspired by a tech-centric theme, the 14,000 sq. ft. of meeting and event space at Hilton Des Moines Downtown offers flexible options for groups of any size. Filled with natural light and the latest technology, our meeting space is located on the same level for easy flow and also conveniently connected to the Iowa Events Center.•Event space for 900 guests, including a 10,000 sq. ft. ballroom•Pre-function space that leads to an outdoor terrace•Touch-screen navigation signage •Smart window lighting•Click Share technology in boardrooms•A dedicated office available for meeting planners, adjacent to the Ballroom Show less

• Director Of Catering And Convention Services (Task Force)

  • Mar 2019 - Present

  Catering and Events Task Force



Hilton McLean Tysons Corner

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Catering and Events

  • Nov 2011 - Nov 2018

  Tyson's Corner/DC Metro Submarket Property Based Accomplishments and Responsibilities: Winner "Top Director of Events" for Hilton Worldwide Americas for 2014 Manage all events for Hilton Worldwide, C-Level executive programs Successfully manage budget of $11 million in food, beverage, rental and sundry revenue for corporate hotel with 28,ooo square feet of meeting space and 456 guest rooms Lead team of six managers and one coordinator 2011-2018 grew revenue from $6.6 million to $11 million Show less



Peppermill Resort Spa Casino

• United States
• Hospitality
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Restaurant Manager

  • Nov 2006 - Nov 2007

  Director of Restaurant Operations Director of Restaurant Operations