Allison Watson CMP, CAPM

Experience

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  National Association for Variable Annuities

  Nov 1999 - May 2001

  Conference Coordinator

  • Managed and maintained attendee registrations for seven conferences per year, each averaging between 500 and 1,200 attendees• Negotiated and selected exposition companies to manage trade show drayage and delivery, as well as coordinating exhibit floor plans averaging over 12,000 square-feet.• Assisted in the creation distribution of preliminary programs, exhibitor and prospectus, sponsorship brochures for over 5,500 members.

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  Wyndham Chicago Hotel

  May 2001 - Sept 2006

  Director of Meeting Services

  • Directed all areas of operations for conferences while overseeing all logistics including final billing• Performed monthly forecasting of banquets / catering revenue and met with sales team weekly to discuss all prospective groups and space needs• Responsible for booking $2 million per year in Catering Sales and $2.5 Million in Sleeping Rooms based on Revenue per occupied Guest Room

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  Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.

  Sept 2006 - Jun 2013

  Senior Meeting & Event Manager

  Manage all aspects of leading catering and convention operations• Oversee Convention Service and Catering aspects of conferences for between 300 and 2,100 attendees• Reconcile group invoices prior to client viewing, chairing weekly meetings to discuss group sleeping rooms and respective history including pickup and pace• Responsible for booking $1 million annually in up-selling catering salesManaged, facilitated and coordinated events and conferences for groups ranging from 250 to 1500 peak Show less

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  Hilton Hotels Worldwide

  Jan 2015 - now

  Hospitality Senior Sales Manager

  Responsible for selling and organizing of events both social and corporate in all outlets as well as the suites within the Hotel. Prioritizing all tasks and financial aspects regarding the project at hand. Monthly and weekly forecasting necessary to balance the budgets. Consistently, throughout the last year, Budgets have been met and/or exceeded goals set by the Food & Beverage Director.