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| Desired Industry: Business/Management |
SpiderID: 5502 |
| Desired Job Location: San Diego, California |
Date Posted: 2/20/2006 |
| Type of Position: Contractor |
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U.S. Work Authorization: Yes |
| Job Level: Experienced with over 2 years experience |
Willing to Travel: Yes, Less Than 25% |
| Highest Degree Attained: Masters |
Willing to Relocate: No |
Objective:
I am a proven leader of highly productive meeting and events from the South to the West coast. Most of my professional experience resides in Scottsdale, AZ, Nashville, TN and currently in the beautiful city of San Diego, CA.I have a 12 year hospitality background ranging from working as the Regional Director of Tourism in Scottsdale to working for a catering company planning the Fiesta Bowl and Super Bowl parties. In addition, I have worked for three prominent hotels companies planning group events and social catering events for high profile groups ranging from 10 to 5000 attendees. I am a certified meeting professional and received my certification last July. I recently started my own consulting business, Meeting and Marketing Excellence in San Diego, CA.
Experience:
Proven leader of highly productive sales efforts, emphasis in strategic marketing, promotions, business development and business-to-business sales. Solid record of exceeding sales goals and creating targeted marketing campaigns. Expert in event & meeting planning. Professional with a hands-on leadership style.
Education:
B.A., Cum Laude, Communication & Marketing Studies, ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY 3.44 , M.S. 3.86
Affiliations:
B.A., Cum Laude, Communication & Marketing Studies, ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY 3.44 , M.S. 3.86
Active membership in MPI-Meeting Professional International. Received CMP designation (Certified Meeting Professional) 7/04
Skills:
I specialize in:
Hotel Contracting * free service
RFP & Site Selection* free service
Sales Management
Trade Show Promotions
Business-to-Business Sales
Problem Solving
Market Identification & Penetration
Revenue Generation
Budget Management
Tourism Marketing Consulting
Hotel Group Sales
Event & Meeting Planning-CMP
Lead Generation
Data Collection & Reporting
Additional Information:
I am a highly productive female that loves the meeting and event planning industry. I have built my education, career and professional/personal relationships around what I love. I have worked hard to become involved from a young age in academic clubs and professional organizations that had lead me to start my own company this year, Meeting & Marketing Excellence. I have received my advanced education at Arizona State University and have won 3 hospitality scholarships totaling over $ 7000 to stay ahead of the ever-changing learning curve. Why do I do it? The love for creating an idea that will evolve into a well orchestrated event that will make a mark on other people’s lives. In a nutshell, I create experiences!
Reference:
Excellent references available upon request.
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