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MEETING LOGISTICS SPECIALIST
Professional Summary
Demonstrated a proven 25 year successful track record in Hotel sales management. Detailed experience in special event coordination and meeting logistics management. Expertise and extensive knowledge in catering sales, food and beverage and budgeting. Excellent ability to up sell and increase departmental profitability. Exemplary work ethic, strong customer retention, communication and interpersonal skills.
Skills
  • Event planning and coordination
  • Service-oriented
  • Skilled negotiator
Work History
Meeting Logistics Specialist, 10/2007 to 04/2009
 BTI THE TRAVEL CONSULTANT – Syracuse, NY
  • Implemented a myriad of meeting management systems to include: destination research, contract negotiations, catering and meeting arrangements and ground travel for corporate, association, and social markets clientele.
  • Coordinated bookings with local and international vendors to produce a variety of national and local events with deadlines.
  • Supported Sales Director in servicing new and existing accounts.
Founder/President, 04/2005 to Current
SYRACUSE AREA LIVE THEATER SCHOLARSHIP INC – Syracuse, NY
Director of Sales, 03/2003 to 03/2004
CRAFTSMAN INN & CONFERENCE CENTER – Fayetteville, NY
  • Marketing, Led sales team, sold and managed group reservations and events for a 90 room Inn with 2,000 sq.
  • ft.
  • of function space.
  • Grew banquet and meeting business by 45% increasing forecasted annual sales.
  • Sold weddings, social events and corporate meetings.
  • Detailed every aspect of events.
  • Collaborated with GM to upgrade hotel image by redesigning advertising and marketing collateral, revamping Sales & Catering contracts and upgrading menu design.
  • Implemented guest service training for support & guest service staff.
Sales Manager, 01/2001 to 02/2003
JUSTINS / PASCALES COMPANIES – Syracuse, NY
  • Opening team member for start-up restaurant and 280 person banquet operation.
  • Built Banquet & Meeting business to over $450,000.00 within first year.
  • Sold and marketed full array of customized weddings, corporate meetings, and social gatherings.
Sales Manager, 03/2000 to 05/2000
MIRBEAU INN & SPA – Skaneateles, NY
  • Opening Team member for 34 unit boutique Inn & Spa.
  • Sold and managed personalized services to include catering functions and event space.
  • Sold and managed group rooms and spa packages.
  • Oversaw unit yield management and prepared banquet revenue forecasts.
  • Created and implemented customer service training manual for Guest Service Agents.
Sr. Catering /Conference Sales Manager, 06/1985 to 02/2000
HOTEL SYRACUSE Radisson, Hilton Hotels at Syracu – Syracuse, NY
  • Sold over 35,000 sq.
  • ft.
  • of function space for a 700 unit property.
  • Increased revenue by 50% in rental and F&B sales.
  • Consistently led sales and catering department with $1m in annual sales.
  • Built strong social & corporate markets, retained repeat business and cultivated strong customer loyalty.
  • Negotiated catering and rental contracts.
  • Detailed and oversaw weddings, banquets, conferences, entertainment venues, special events and room reservations for domestic and international Fortune 1000 companies up to 2000 people.
  • Appointed to Hotel Executive committee in 1988.
Education
CNY Sales & Marketing Executives Sales Award for excellence in building professional working relationships with clients and outstanding sales. Syracuse Opera Chorus Syracuse Symphony Pops Chorus: Career Development & Awards and Community Associ, 1998
Onondaga Community College - Syracuse, NY
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • BTI THE TRAVEL CONSULTANT
  • SYRACUSE AREA LIVE THEATER SCHOLARSHIP INC
  • CRAFTSMAN INN & CONFERENCE CENTER
  • JUSTINS / PASCALES COMPANIES
  • MIRBEAU INN & SPA
  • HOTEL SYRACUSE Radisson, Hilton Hotels at Syracu

School Attended

  • Onondaga Community College

Job Titles Held:

  • Meeting Logistics Specialist
  • Founder/President
  • Director of Sales
  • Sales Manager
  • Sr. Catering /Conference Sales Manager

Degrees

  • CNY Sales & Marketing Executives Sales Award for excellence in building professional working relationships with clients and outstanding sales. Syracuse Opera Chorus Syracuse Symphony Pops Chorus : Career Development & Awards and Community Associ , 1998

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