Jamie Sutherland

Experience

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  Centerplate

  Nov 2011 - Jul 2014

  Catering Sales Manager

  Responsible for all catering functions from origination to execution for Kentucky International Convention Center. Consultative and execution responsibilities for client budgets, timelines, and event expectations. Ensured premium client experience across all internal functions through a consultative approach to solutions and event detail. Coordinate and collaborated extensively with the Executive Chef and Banquet Manager to act as a direct liaison between client and Operations team to ensure that clients’ expectations are delivered and that the event is executed to optimal client satisfaction. Show less

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  Louisville Marriott Downtown

  Jul 2014 - Aug 2020

  Responsible for prospecting, on-boarding clients, and executing catering plans for premium event space, selling over 50,000 square feet of ballroom and meeting rooms at a Four Diamond Convention Hotel. Responsible for forecast, P&L, leveraging analysis for future business intelligence, implementing pricing strategies, and managing costs, competition, and product demand. Managed revenue while maintaining a relationship-oriented focus to nurture and grow business with key accounts and partners. Performed sales calls and attended competitor events to enhance future business strategy including needs identification for prospective opportunities. Show less Manage daily conference and event plans for programs ranging from 250-2,000 guests. Plan, coordinate, and execute a diverse range of clients including Charity Galas, Weddings, Corporate Meetings, and Annual Conventions. Collaborate broadly with department stakeholders to manage event specifications including rooming lists, menu choices, audio visual needs, and meeting room setup while simultaneously seeking to be consultative to clients with suggested changes to optimize event experience. Coordinate and collaborate event specifications with all internal stakeholders responsible for ensuring flawless event execution. Show less Manage daily conference and event plans for programs ranging from 25-600 guests. Plan, coordinate, and execute a diverse range of clients including Charity Galas, Weddings, Corporate Meetings, and Annual Conventions. Collaborate broadly with department stakeholders to manage event specifications including rooming lists, menu choices, audio visual needs, and meeting room setup while simultaneously seeking to be consultative to clients with suggested changes to optimize event experience. Coordinate and collaborate event specifications with all internal stakeholders responsible for ensuring flawless event execution. Show less

  • Senior Catering Sales Manager

    Sept 2017 - Aug 2020

  • Senior Event Manager

    May 2016 - Sept 2017

  • Event Manager

    Jul 2014 - May 2016
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  Spiritless

  Nov 2020 - now

  • Operations Manager

    Aug 2021 - now

  • Executive Assistant

    Nov 2020 - Aug 2021