Ashley Lazewski, CMP

Experience

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  Hoot Candles

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2013

  Assistant Manager

  Recorded sales and invoices into the computerManufactured, packaged, and shipped candlesContacted companies to establish relationships and gain businessAttended Dallas Market to promote and sell Hoot candles

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  National Cheerleading Association

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2013

  Instructor

  - Helped individuals improve their skills as an individual and working within a team- Evaluated and identified a teams strengths and weaknesses- Instilled a strong aptitude for school spirit, loyalty and pride within the cheerleaders

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  Louie's Bar and Grill

  May 2013 - Jan 2014

  Waitress

  -Greeted customers; accepted, processed, and delivered orders-Promoted customer satisfaction through personal interaction -Responsible for serving approximately 50 patrons per dinner shift

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  Oak Tree National

  May 2014 - Jul 2014

  Food and Beverage Managing Intern

  - Assisted in the planning and coordinating of the 2014 U.S. Sr. Open - Lead and managed a team of servers during the 2014 U.S. Sr. Open- Met with companies to assist in the planning of tournaments and created Banquet Event Orders for all staff members

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  Grand Geneva Resort & Spa

  May 2015 - Aug 2015

  Spa Operations Internship

  - Learned departmental protocols for the WELL Spa - Assisted in other departments outside of the WELL Spa- Consulted with guests to help find a service to fit their need- Dealt with guest conflict when needed

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  Oklahoma City Convention & Visitors Bureau

  Aug 2015 - Nov 2015

  Convention Sales and Services Intern

  Served as a liaison between meeting planner, meeting facility staff and hotel staffCommunicated and coordinated marketing materials and promotional items to promote Oklahoma City

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  Renaissance Hotels

  Jun 2016 - Jun 2017

  Assistant Event Manager

  Maintain quality standards and anticipates expectations of clients as outlined in the banquet event orders.Accountable for short term and long term planning and day to day operations of the department. Ensures all invoices are accounted for and properly put into the system for accounting.Responsible for directing Banquet Captains, Banquet Servers/Setup, and day to day operations.

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  VAST | Restaurant | Events | Private Dining

  Jul 2017 - Aug 2020

  - Utilize Delphi correctly, to maintain and create accounts, booking files, and banquet event orders- Assist with sales calls, site visits, trade shows and other related market events- Develop a sales strategy to achieve organizational sales goals and revenues- Liaise between V2/Vast and Colcord departments to help ensure clients' needs are met/exceeded.

  • Sales and Catering Manager

    May 2018 - Aug 2020

  • Sales Assistant

    Jul 2017 - Apr 2018
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  Omni Oklahoma City Hotel

  Jul 2021 - now

  • Assistant Director, Catering and Convention Services

    Jan 2025 - now

  • Senior Convention Services Manager

    Jun 2023 - Jan 2025

  • Convention Services Manager

    Jul 2021 - Jun 2023
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  T. Adams & Company, LLC

  Aug 2021 - Feb 2024

  Real Estate Agent