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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Group Sales and Events Manager

  • Education

    • Certified meeting professional

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      Cmp

    • Certified fundraising executive cfre

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    • Association of fundraising professionals

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      Certificate fundamentals of fundraising, the fundamentals of foundation grant writing

    • University of california san diego

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      Meeting and special event planning program certification

    • Cic

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      Certfied meeting professional

    • New school university

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      Graduate of restaurant management program new york restaurant school

    • University of pittsburgh

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      Art history & business bachelor of arts

      Art History and Business

  • Experience

    • Palm springs international film festival

      Jan 1992 - Jan 2000
      Hospitality & special event coordinator

    • Palm beach international film festival

      Jan 1994 - Jan 2000
      Director of hospitality & special events

    • Ritz-carlton hotels

      Jan 1996 - Jan 2000
      Conference services manager

    • Rancho mirage country club

      Jan 2000 - Jan 2001
      Director of food & beverage

    • Camelot theater

      Jul 2000 - Jul 2005
      Director of operations (camelot cafe)

    • Ucr palm desert graduate center

      Dec 2005 - Jan 2011
      Conference & event services manager

    • Ucr artsblock

      Dec 2011 - Jul 2012
      Senior events manager

    • Desert aids project

      May 2012 - May 2015
      Major gifts officer

    • Speakers & events

      Sept 2012 - Jun 2013
      Senior consultant

    • Desert aids project

      May 2016 - Oct 2018
      Resource development events manager

    • Natural retreats

      Nov 2018 - now
      Group sales and events manager

      • Serve as a National Event Management Expert on potential venue locations and group/event sales resulting in increased opportunity growth and revenues. Coordinate all local Palm Springs estate venues sales, marketing, contracts and client relations• Spearheaded and drove a revenue growth model that leveraged existing executive network to attract and build national brands/clients resulting in massive media exposure, increased bookings and profits * Secured Burger King, Jay Z’s monogram, Jeff Goldblum and Trisha Yearwood photo shoots* Generated 10M+ media impressions (billboards, digital/social media platforms, print)* Supported 25% rate increase elevating marketing and brand value* Generated $350K+ in current year sales (confirmed event bookings including weddings) • Pioneered a strategic partner strategy by identifying and securing untapped market segments (destination management companies and meeting planners) driving revenue, market share and industry credibility* Increased corporate sales by 50%; valued at $100K+* Identified and secured 20+ strategic partners including NACE membership, VRON, PSHA, CVB, Palm Springs tourism board, LGBT center, The DAP health partners•​Standardized and integrated a uniform photo shoot pricing blueprint across over-all portfolio (20-30 properties)​* Increased revenue by 30-40% YOY• Innovated a full-cycle sales/operational workflow process that integrated leading softwares to streamline inquiries, tour arrangements, site inspections and bookings resulting in optimized efficiency, transparency and time management Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified meeting professional

      Professional convention management association

    • Leadership coachella valley class graduate- 2012

      National chamber of commerce, palm desert

    • Certified fundraising executive

      Cfre international
      Sept 2015

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Ron Willison, CFRE,CMP
      Employee of the Month Desert AIDS Project Dec 2014 Good tidings and cheer to December's Employee of the Month, Ron Willison! Ron is a newer staff member here at D.A.P., but his history with us is long:"I started as a volunteer for Desert AIDS Project the year it was founded in 1984 and one of the first things I did was volunteer as a “Buddy" for clients. I then got involved in the AIDS Walk and worked on the Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards. It helps me honor those I have lost and reminds me that AIDS It isn’t over yet and we need to… Show more Good tidings and cheer to December's Employee of the Month, Ron Willison! Ron is a newer staff member here at D.A.P., but his history with us is long:"I started as a volunteer for Desert AIDS Project the year it was founded in 1984 and one of the first things I did was volunteer as a “Buddy" for clients. I then got involved in the AIDS Walk and worked on the Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards. It helps me honor those I have lost and reminds me that AIDS It isn’t over yet and we need to continue the fight and our commitment to seeing AIDS cured in our lifetime. Until there is a cure is not just a statement …it is a statement of purpose."Thanks Ron, for your years of service to our community, and congratulations on your honor this month! Show less

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Sponsor Coordinator

      Issued by Desert Town Hall on Jan 1991
      Desert Town HallAssociated with Ron Willison, CFRE,CMP

    • Board Officer, Vice President for Resource Development

      Issued by Association of Fundraising Professionals Desert Chapter on Dec 2014
      Association of Fundraising Professionals Desert ChapterAssociated with Ron Willison, CFRE,CMP

    • Producer of Palms Springs Speaks which has featured Jane Fonda, Bob Woodward, Rick Steves, and Deepak Chopra.

      Issued by Palm Springs Speaks on Sept 2017
      Palm Springs SpeaksAssociated with Ron Willison, CFRE,CMP

    • Board Member

      Issued by Palm Springs Public Library on Jul 2000
      Palm Springs Public LibraryAssociated with Ron Willison, CFRE,CMP