Erin Daoust

Experience

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  Knoxville Garden & Home Improvement Magazine

  May 2003 - Jun 2004

  Sales Representative, Managing Editor/Editor

  ● Created a client database for active and inactive clients to better manage business opportunities and the overall production process● Assumed management functions overseeing the efforts of writers, sales representatives, graphic artists, and overall monthlyproduction● Developed editorial budget to ensure that time and resources were allocated in the most appropriate manner for the organization

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  Hilton Arlington National Landing

  Jul 2005 - Jun 2009

  Senior Catering Manager & Director of Catering

  ● Developed strategic plans and relationships with clients to generate revenues● Applied exceptional negotiation skills to the negotiation of contracts and provided overall management of the Catering Department● Established key relationships with clients to promote mutually beneficial business relationships● Assumed essential management functions including budget forecasting and maximizing available space to drive increased revenue initiatives

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  Inn of Chicago Magnificent Mile

  Jun 2009 - Jul 2010

  Sales Manager

  ● Identify and maintain new and existing accounts necessary to meet and exceed revenue goals● Collaborate with other organizational departments to ensure that high levels of service are provided to clients● Promote organizational image by attending trade shows, community events, and industry meetings● Establish and maintain comprehensive knowledge of market trends and market positioning

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  Hard Rock Hotel Chicago

  Jul 2010 - Oct 2011

  Senior Group Sales Manager

  ● Solicit and confirm business to exceed budgeted revenues while negotiating contracts to ensure mutually beneficial relationships● Maximize revenues utilizing sales & marketing plan and pricing and yield management strategies● Assist in the development of sales and marketing plans and establishing sales goals for all market segments● Monitor hotel’s market position within assigned markets, recommending changes as necessary

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  Hyatt Chicago Magnificent Mile (formerly Wyndham Chicago)

  Jan 2012 - Nov 2012

  Sales Manager

  ● Established and maintained a client base of corporate businesses through direct outside and inside sales efforts● Developed and maintained relationships with key clients in order to produce group business; met or exceeded all sales goals● Negotiated guest room rates, meeting room rental, function space, etc. to achieve mutually beneficial agreements for all parties● Accurately forecasted and assisted Senior Management with the implementation and achievement of the Sales Marketing plan Show less

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  Liaisons Meetings & Events

  Nov 2012 - Sept 2015

  Account Executive

  ● Successfully manage and complete various multi-tiered projects simultaneously (approximately 45 annually) while avoidingscope-creep; foster relationships with all stakeholders● Research and source venues and destinations while achieving an average cost savings of 12%● Build and manage project budgets; achieve an average of 20% profit margins as outlined by organization’s profit generation model● Create registration and marketing websites, mobile apps, registration materials, brochures, teasers, welcome packets, finaldocuments● Successfully manage attendees & housing for groups ranging in size from 10 - 1,000 people● Manage operational team(s) across the globe; on-site program implementation Show less

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  BCD Meetings & Events

  Oct 2015 - now

  Program Manager, Meeting Solutions

  ● Adeptly oversee program development, planning and execution of all assigned programs (approximately 75 annually); effectivelycommunicate with all stakeholders● Efficiently manage change throughout the life of each project● Create and adroitly manage budgets● Research and source venues and destinations while achieving an average cost savings of 15%● Successfully negotiate vendor contracts with a focus on risk mitigation and cost avoidance; maintain positive supplier relationships● Develop registration websites, successfully manage attendees & housing for groups ranging in size from 10 - 2,500 people● Manage operational team(s) across the globe; on-site program implementation Show less