Audra Garlich

Experience

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  Four Points by Sheraton

  Jun 2008 - Apr 2009

  Sales Assistant

  -Supported Director of Sales with bringing in businesses and groups to maximize revenue.-Performed prospecting, made regular sales calls, and attended networking events to gain new hotel businesss.-Handled meetings and events held in conference room from contract/banquet event order write up to event completion.

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  Homewood Suites by Hilton

  Apr 2009 - Apr 2011

  Sales and Catering Manager

  -Responsible for sales and catering efforts for two Hilton properties in Tallahassee with a total of 172 sleeping rooms and over 2500 square feet of meeting space.-Gained and improved client base throughout outside sales calls, prospecting, networking, and referrals.-Worked closely with meeting planners, corporate travel associates, and travel decision makers in government agencies from site selection, contract agreement and onsite assistance.-Increased Homewood Suites brand focused extended stay occupancy by 12% year to date in 2009, resulting in the highest extended stay occupancy percentage in the history of the hotel.-Revamped menus and hired a catering company for an exclusive contract with the hotel while increasing our banquet profit by 5% Show less

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  DoubleTree by Hilton

  May 2011 - Aug 2011

  Sales Manager

  -Independently contracted a previous government client, resulting in repeat meeting space and hotel room revenue and a restored client relationship.-Regularly prospected new clients while simultaneously maintaining strong relationships with valued clients.-Gained additional hotel and sales knowledge while working in a full-service hotel and the larger Atlanta market.

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  Homewood Suites by Hilton

  Aug 2011 - Aug 2012

  Sales Manager

  -Performed site tours of the hotel and created contracts to send to clients.-Assisted Director of Sales in maintaining a 43% extended stay occupancy percentage, one of the highest within the Homewood Suites brand.-Made regular visits, check-ins, and calls to our most valued clients.-Worked closely with the Gwinnett Convention Center and Arena and was familiar with conferences hotel expectations and needs.

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  Clever Marketing

  Jul 2019 - now

  -Developing the overall strategy and execution of strategy for 15+ clients.-Lead and equip a team of 4 project managers and 20+ creative contractors to accomplish those projects on time and in scope, celebrating wins and addressing conflict when it arises. -Steward time dedicated and allocated to each client or project.-Onboard new team members and new clients inline with Clever’s processes, values and rhythms.-Layout goals, agendas, and key-performance indicators for each client. Show less

  • Senior Relationship Manager

    Jan 2024 - now

  • Relationship Manager

    Nov 2020 - now

  • Project Administrator

    Jul 2019 - Nov 2020