Deana Nelson, CMP

Experience

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  Crowne Plaza® Hotels & Resorts

  Jan 2001 - Jul 2016

  Key member of the luxury hotel's executive committee with increased responsibility for all faucets of conferences and events. Meticulously planned, managed and executed executive-level and social events for up to 500 clients, supervised day to day responsibilities and job functions of 20 catering and events professionals.Areas of responsibility included: Strategic planning, new business development, budget management upwards of $4.5 million, price and service negotiations, and revenue management. Show less

  • Director of Catering and Conference Planning

    Feb 2012 - Jul 2016

  • Director of Conference Planning

    Jan 2001 - Feb 2012
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  The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C.

  Sept 2016 - Sept 2020

  Dynamic and accomplished Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) with over 18 years of experience managing events and projects for corporate and executive level clients utilizing a client-focused approach. Areas of responsibility: Strategic Leadership and Project Management, Executive-Level Event Planning, Corporate Client Business Development, Event Operations, Logistics, Strategic Marketing, Event Consulting, Proposal Development and Planning, Relationship Building and Retention. Joined the Ritz-Carlton as the Meetings and Special Events Manager. Promoted within three (3) months to Associate Director of Meetings and Special Events with greater responsibilities in leadership, project management, budget management and revenue generation.

  • Associate Director of Meetings and Special Events

    Sept 2016 - Sept 2020

  • Meetings and Special Events Manager

    Sept 2016 - Dec 2016
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  White Plains Hospital

  Feb 2021 - now

  Community Relations and Event Manager