Experience

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  Best western international

  Oct 1982 - Jul 1988

  Sales and catering manager

  Managed the banquet department which included sales and marketing.

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  Days inn

  Dec 1991 - Mar 1993

  Director of sales

  Sales, marketing, supervision and management of staff, event and meeting planning, budget creation and maintenance.

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  Roadstar inn

  Mar 1997 - Sept 1998

  General manager

  Managed 112 unit motel.

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  Explore la crosse - la crosse county convention and visitors bureau

  Apr 1999 - May 2014

  Director of group sales

  Sales and Marketing the La Crosse Area to packaged travel professionals, meeting planners, and the SMURF market.

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  Kohl's department stores

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2002

  Department supervisor

  Supervisor of Accessories department.

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  Details group tours and events

  Jun 2014 - Mar 2022

  Owner/manager

  With over 25 years in the Hospitality Industry in Sales and Management, I am an accomplished planner that is creative, detail-orientated, resourceful, and dependable. My clients are priority one and I deliver a great experience.My business offers these services:RECEPTIVE TOUR OPERATORComplete itinerary planning and step-on guide service for group tours in Wisconsin, including the Great River Road in Wisconsin and Minnesota. I also provide planning services for convention spouse/guest activities/tours and girlfriends weekends.CORPORATE EVENTS IN THE GREATER LA CROSSE AREAConferences, board retreats, and employee events. COMMUNITY FESTIVALS IN THE GREATER LA CROSSE AREAConsulting, planning, and management. Show less

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  Helmsbriscoe

  Jul 2014 - Aug 2015

  Manager, global accounts

  As an account manager for HelmsBriscoe, I provide expert assistance to meeting planners for site selection and procurement. I put the resources and buying power of HelmsBriscoe to work for my clients to save them time and money.while finding them an great venue for their events.

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  Pharmaceutical industry

  May 2015 - Mar 2022

  On-site meeting manager, independent contractor

  Manage of Pharmaceutical Meetings for Health Care Provider and Patient education. I am responsible for completing registration procedures and necessary documents that are required for compliance with Federal laws pertaining to Pharmaceutical Industry events. Communicate needs and expectations of client with Venue management to ensure compliance with Federal laws pertaining to their service. Oversee and direct venue personnel to make sure that AV, room set-up, and food service fulfills the expectations and successful outcome for the client. Show less

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  American express global business travel meetings expert

  Aug 2015 - Aug 2016

  Independent meetings consultant

  Providing excellent service to my clients for conventions, meetings, and events. My professional reputation is a person that is dependable, creative, efficient, and resourceful.My specialty is researching venues, obtaining proposals, contract negotiation,and event planning.

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  Courtyard by marriott downtown la crosse

  Nov 2018 - Dec 2020

  Front office manager
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  Ashley furniture homestores

  Dec 2020 - Mar 2022

  Retail sales associate

  i am here to assist you in making your home beautiful!

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  Marriott hotels

  Mar 2022 - May 2024

  Front desk supervisor
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  Ashley furniture industries

  Nov 2023 - Jun 2024

  Front office manager
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  Self-employed

  Jun 2024 - now

  Self employed