Sarah Kasel

Experience

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  Protective Life

  Jan 2009 - Sept 2015

  Senior Marketing Associate

  In my role as a Senior Marketing Associate at Protective Life, I successfully managed a multi-million-dollar event budget, overseeing vendor relationships, venue selection, and contract negotiations. I played a key role in creating marketing materials for various events, including tradeshows, product launches, and sales conferences. My dedication and hard work were recognized with four promotions during my tenure.

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  St. Thomas Restaurant Group

  Sept 2015 - Dec 2020

  Event Manager

  As an Event Manager, I specialized in planning and executing large-scale events, including corporate functions, trade shows, government symposiums, and destination weddings. I successfully increased client satisfaction scores by 40% within two months of joining the team. My role involved overseeing event design, managing on-site preparations, and ensuring high-level service delivery throughout all phases.

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  The Summit Hotel

  Jan 2020 - Sept 2022

  Event/Outlet Manager

  As an Event/Outlet Manager at The Summit Hotel, I spearheaded the creation of innovative events, resulting in a 45% revenue boost within two months. Leading cross-departmental planning meetings for various event types, including conferences for Fortune 500 companies and professional sports functions, I was honored as Leader of the Year by Senior Leadership in both 2020 and 2021.

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  Crowley

  Aug 2022 - May 2024

  Corporate Event Planner

  In my role as a Corporate Event Planner, I successfully led a high volume of events, including tradeshows, launches, and conferences, while increasing customer satisfaction by 40% within 3 months of hire. I collaborated with various teams to ensure seamless execution and innovative event experiences, along with comprehensive post-event analysis.