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Sonja Knowles, REALTOR®, CORP. EVENT PLANNER, CFMP

Sonja Knowles, REALTOR®, CORP. EVENT PLANNER, CFMP

Senior Sales Manager

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    REALTOR, CORPORATE EVENT PLANNER

  • Education

    • Southern Illinois University, Carbondale

      1980 - 1985
      Clothing & Textiles

      Activities and Societies: Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Mu Delta Chapter, American Marketing Association, Order of Isis Majored in Fashion MerchandisingMember of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc.- Mu Delta ChapterMember of American Marketing Association

  • Experience

    • Hilton Chicago Indian Lakes Resort

      Jan 1997 - Jan 2001
      Senior Sales Manager

    • Montclair Hotel Investors - Nordic Hills Resort

      Jan 1997 - Jan 1998
      Administrative Assistant

    • Pheasant Run Resort

      Jan 2001 - Jan 2003
      Sales Manager

    • Sheraton Suites Elk Grove

      Jan 2003 - Jan 2007
      Senior Sales Manager

    • Sheraton Chicago Northwest Hotel

      Dec 2003 - Apr 2007
      Senior Sales Manager

      Hotels Sales Professional - handled the Association, Government, Tour & Travel and the SMERFE Markets. Attended Trade shows, made outside sales calls and solicited and prospected new and existing clients.

    • Westin Chicago Northwest Hotel

      Apr 2007 - Jul 2008
      Senior Sales Manager

    • Aflac

      Oct 2008 - Feb 2010
      Associate

      Independent Insurance Consultant working for Aflac. Providing services to save employers money, increase employee moral and retention, while increasing their bottom line.

    • Hyatt Regency Woodfield

      Jan 2010 - Aug 2011
      Sales Manager

    • Hilton Chicago Indian Lakes Resort

      Aug 2011 - Oct 2016
      Assistant Director Of Sales

    • Hyatt Regency Schaumburg

      Nov 2016 - Jun 2017
      Senior Group Sales Manager

      Senior Sales Manager for the Association and SMERFE Markets.Prospecting for new accounts and maintaining relationships with existing accountsRespond to electronic rfps; generating proposals in a timely mannerContract negotiationsAttending industry Tradeshows to solicit new business opportunities.

    • DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau

      Jun 2017 - Aug 2020

      Just came on board with the DuPage Convention and Visitors Bureau. Working with Corporate and Third Party Markets. Contact me for information and assistance, here to take care of your meeting needs!

      • Senior Market Manager

        Nov 2019 - Aug 2020

      • Market Manager

        Jun 2017 - Aug 2020

    • Align Right Realty Riverview

      Jan 2022 - now
      Real Estate Agent

      We believe you are deserving and capable of owning your own home. Our goal at Align Right Realty is to educate and guide you as you realize your real estate dreams. To achieve that goal we provide our brokers and agents industry leading training, technology, marketing, and branding tools paired with unmatched office support and culture, thus equipping our team to serve your residential and commercial real estate needs and provide an excellent experience. Whether you are buying or selling, your first property or your last, we’re excited to make your real estate dreams come true. Show less

    • Align Right Realty International Corp

      Sept 2022 - now
      Corporate Event Planner

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Real Estate Licenses

      Department of Business and Professional Development State of Florida
      Jan 2022