Laura Halley, MBA

Experience

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  The Pines Apartments

  Mar 2010 - Sept 2010

  Assistant Property Manager

  Recruited back and promoted to management. Managed vendor relations. Analyzed and interpreted customer needs and produced effective solutions based upon those needs. Recruited new tenants via internet marketing. Maintained budget set by the management company. Responsible for rent increases and renewals. Supervised property employees, and conducted hiring and training process for new employees. Extensive customer service and communication experience with employees and tenants including having to call about past due accounts and evictions.• Oversaw three other employees in areas of office assistance and maintenance• Maintained monthly budget • Raised 80% of the community’s rental rates• Met and exceeded monthly bonus goals that were based on the number of rentals and how much money was brought in for past due accounts• Marketed open positions. Trained the new employees by company guidelines • Managed multiple community projects Show less

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  Marriott International

  Jan 2011 - May 2016

  Represented and sold group business within large group parameters (100-300 peak rooms) for hotels in the South Central region. Partnered with clients to maximize revenue and drive customer loyalty. Developed and maintained relationships with multiple hotel departments. Consistently met and exceeded revenue goals. Exceeded FY2015 goal of $5m by 125% Represented and sold group business within core parameters (10-99 peak rooms) for hotels Dallas, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio.• Achieved President’s Circle which is given to the top 7% of sales managers in company for sales achievement in 2012, 2013, and 2014.• Appointed as dedicated Account Manager for ExxonMobil, the top account in the Texas region, from 2012 – 2015.

  • Senior Sales Manager

    Apr 2015 - May 2016

  • Sales Manager

    Jan 2011 - Apr 2015
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  Marriott Marquis Houston

  May 2016 - Sept 2017

  Sr. Sales Executive

  Acted as Senior Sales Executive in a newly opened convention center hotel. Solicited and contracted group business with significant revenue potential to meet revenue objectives. • Achieved 2017 annual goal of $6.5 million by 110% • Coordinated with multiple hotel departments, including executive leadership, revenue management and operations teams to make decisions impacting group business, effectively meeting the strategic initiatives of the hotel while maximizing revenue growth.• Effectively closed business with clients through persuasive communication and negotiation, identifying and creating win – win situations which fostered long term relationships. Show less

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  Hilton Portland Downtown & The Duniway

  Sept 2017 - Dec 2018

  Senior Sales Manager

  Proactively solicited and handled large group opportunities with significant revenue potential. Worked to develop, build and maintain long-term, value-based customer relationships in order to achieve personal revenue goals.• Exceeded 2018 annual $2.5million goal, ending at 110% to plan.

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  24 Hour Fitness

  Aug 2018 - Aug 2021

  Spin Instructor

  As a spin instructor, I create a safe space for participants to feel like they are part of a community and to feel comfortable and confident in their ability to move their bodies and have a little fun while exercising. I love connecting with members and seeing them return to class as well as lifting each participant up and encouraging them to do their best.

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  Gartner

  Dec 2018 - Jun 2021

  Program Manager

  As a Program Manager for the Calgary CIO & CISO Executive Community, I get to partner with some of the smartest people in that region and help the executives to create engagements that are meaningful to both them and their peers. These engagements provide a space for the executives to collaborate, share best practices, and learn from one another. I also partner with them to bring in solution providers who can add value to their conversations. A few highlights from my time in this position include:• Drove 2019 portfolio over goal. Accomplished this by actively building a robust sales pipeline through consistent development of new opportunities while also allocating time for account management for previously contracted partnership. • Educate customers throughout sales process to ensure maximization of investment and employed a land and expand strategy for renewals to upgrade sponsorship levels and drive higher revenues with partners. • Able to clearly communicate the value of sponsorships with a consultative sales approach. Show less

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  Revive Athletics

  Jun 2021 - now

  Founder

  Rethink your impact, Revive your closet. www.reviveathletics.com