Molly O'Connor

Experience

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  Art Institute of Colorado

  Aug 1999 - Jul 2005

  Associate Director of Admissions

  Associate Director of Admissions © Drove sales recruitment and enrollment of qualified applicants for admissions© Developed and implemented professional product presentation to enhance perception of school© Grew enrollment by approximately 12% year over year© Consistently achieved monthly and quarterly sales and annual enrollment goals © Designed and implemented special events for students and families to enhance commitment rates© Lead staff for various events, maintained budget requirements, managed contracts with vendors and designed promotional material. Managed a team of 2-3 Assistant Directors of Admissions. Show less

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  Hyatt Hotels Corporation

  Jul 2005 - Nov 2020

  Sales Manager - Hyatt Regency Denver & Grand Hyatt Denver

  Sales Manager © Top producer for Denver office in prospecting new business; 2014 – 2020© Exceeded highly competitive sales goals last 4 out of 5 years, including 2017, 2018 and 2019© Sales volume + $1.1m from group business in 2018© Exemplary ability to retain clients through advocacy, attention to detail and responsiveness© Oversee full sales cycle; prospecting, assessment, proposal analysis and preparation, PP presentations, demonstrating value, overcoming objections, contract negotiations, servicing and renewals © Lead quarterly and annual sales trips and trade shows to grow business and strengthen partnerships © Build team environment through mentoring newer sales coordinators and managers© Sell to diverse client base, Fortune 100 companies, financial, pharmaceutical, non-profit, government, association and professional sports teams (football, baseball, soccer) Show less

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  University of Colorado Denver

  Jun 2021 - Oct 2022

  Graduate Program Coordinator

  © Managed, coordinated and oversaw the operations of the Department of Integrative Biology’s graduate studies program© Managed all graduate students hiring for teaching assistant, research assistant and stipend positions© Coordinated and maintained all milestones for each student, from admissions to graduation of MS and PhD students© Processed all admissions applications, from responding to prospective applicants to ensuring successful start© Designed and implemented special events for students to enhance student morale© Maintained department funding for all graduate tuition & fees, scholarships, and spending Show less

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  Hyatt Hotels Corporation

  Oct 2022 - now

  Area Acquisition Talent Manager - Hyatt Regency Denver & Grand Hyatt Denver

  © Manage recruitment efforts from start to finish for both the Hyatt Regency at the Colorado Convention Center and the Grand Hyatt. Source, screen, and interview all candidates while managing staffing levels to meet demand of business© Build relationships with community-based organizations that provide workforce development service to job seekers.© Represent Hyatt Hotels of Denver at local career/recruiting fairs