Krista Dreves

Experience

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  Weddings By Nancy

  Feb 2010 - Sept 2010

  Wedding Design and The Wedding Magazine Assistant

  ▪ Consulted clients in design meetings and on all aspects of their event or wedding▪ Contacted local businesses to discuss specific event goals and objectives▪ Maintained within the proposed budget while acquiring event design needs▪ Conducted set and strike of all event and wedding designs▪ Managed on-site aspects of event while guiding businesses and solved their inquiries▪ Researched new trends in industry and reported on ideas for design portfolios▪ Assisted with photo shoots for fashion, tabletop designs, trends, and magazine floral cover▪ Updated The Wedding Magazine editions in La Crosse, WI and Rochester, MN Show less

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  Radio City

  Sept 2010 - Dec 2010

  Event Marketing and Promotion Intern

  ▪ Researched and developed new target markets to raise event attendance▪ Executed errands in a foreign environment that improved event details▪ Enhanced web marketing techniques to amplify brand reputation and awareness to public▪ Attended intensive Spanish course at AIP Language Institute

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  FIVE Event Center

  Oct 2011 - Apr 2015

  Event Director

  ▪ Directly responsible for all business decisions and negotiation of contract agreements▪ Identified opportunities through R&D to continually develop pricing optimization ▪ Developed a vigorous pipeline to advance business sales and profitability ▪ Cultivated relationships with industry professionals▪ Analyzed logistics and communicated details successfully to clients, attendees and vendors▪ Managed all aspects of venue including operations, maintenance and business administration▪ Developed marketing strategies, promotional collateral and advertising ▪ Implemented all meetings and events according to client’s expectations and budget▪ Trained and managed staff of 22 people while inspiring each to exceed expectations Show less

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  Aparium Hotel Group

  May 2015 - Sept 2020

  Aparium Hotel Group is a management company that believes luxury is no longer defined by the number of stars a property has, but by the uncommon service delivered and the lasting impression left with its guests. A strong concept is not enough to sustain growth and elicit loyalty from an ever-demanding consumer. Aparium Hotel Group was formed with one seminal belief - great hotels are a destination. Our hotels deliver Translocal Hospitality, drawing inspiration from the local culture and cultivating local ambassadors through a sense of pride and exciting food & beverage. We understand great hotels. We’ve owned them, developed them, managed and marketed them. We believe there is no standard formula to successful hospitality, rather a philosophy and framework that delivers long-term returns for hotel owners and unforgettable hotel experiences for its guests. Show less

  • Senior Sales Manager: Hewing Hotel

    Jul 2016 - Sept 2020

  • Senior Sales Manager: The Charmant

    May 2015 - Jul 2016
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  InStereo

  Oct 2020 - Jul 2021

  Associate Account Executive

  At InStereo, we help B2B sales and marketing teams achieve revenue growth. We start by helping our customers understand their buyer, and how they buy. We activate sales and marketing programs, engage buyers, and optimize for results.

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  Fox World Travel

  Jul 2021 - Aug 2021

  Sales Director

  The passion to guide travelers to their desired destinations has led Fox World Travel to become one of the top travel companies in the country. We serve as the business travel management provider for more than 400 corporations across the globe, are a large vacation agency with a strong national presence and are nationally recognized by Meetings Net for our meetings and incentive services.

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  Travel Leaders Network

  Sept 2021 - now

  Account Manager, Partner Relations

  Travel Leaders Network (www.TravelLeaders.com), assists millions of leisure and business travelers annually, and is one of the largest sellers of luxury travel, cruises and tours in the travel agency industry. Representing approximately 6,800 travel agency locations across the United States and Canada. Travel Leaders Network’s award-winning Agent Profiler agent locator, marketing, technology, supplier partnerships and educational programs empower member agencies to differentiate themselves in the marketplace, grow their business and lead the industry. Travel Leaders Network is a Travel Leaders Group LLC company. Show less