Brandi Host

Experience

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  Cruises Only, LLC

  Jul 1996 - May 1998

  Advertising Coordinator

  Maintained cooperative advertising accounts for all printed media.Created and produced weekly company newsletter.Assisted in the planning of company cruises, parties and meetings.

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  Bloomington Convention Center

  Mar 1999 - Aug 2002

  Convention Services Coordinator

  Specialized in the planning and supervision of wedding receptions, meetings, conventions and social functions.Served as liaison to the clients between other departments within the facility.Produced weekly schedule of events and other desktop publishing projects.

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  Century Suites Hotel

  Sept 2002 - May 2004

  General Manager

  Oversaw the day-to-day operations for of a 21 suite independent hotel.Negotiated all group sales contracts and coordinate the servicing of the group.Performed all sales and marketing endeavors for the hotel including budgeting, advertising placement and outside sales activities.Managed a staff of 15 employees in 3 separate departments.

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  Indiana University Bloomington

  Jun 2004 - Jun 2023

  Responsibilities include managing executive searches and reviews. Additionally, works on special events including the Staff Merit Awards and Retiring Faculty Reception. Responsible for overseeing the day to day operations of the Presidential Residences of Indiana University including staff management, facilitating events and providing a high level of service to accommodate our overnight guests. Serve as lead conference manager for educationally based conferences and meetings, handling every aspect of the event including:Site Selection and Hotel Negotiations Budget Preparation and ManagementExhibitor, Vendor and Presenter ArrangementsFacilities Reservations and Meal PlanningOn-Site Supervision Responsible the overall operations for of a 189 room hotel and parking facilities.Establish and maintain budgets totaling more than 4 million dollars in revenue.Research and implement ways to improve guest satisfaction through upgrading amenities, improving communications, and offering better service to our guests.Manage a staff of more than 30 employees in 3 separate departments.

  • Project Manager, Office of the Provost and Executive Vice President

    Oct 2021 - Jun 2023

  • Director of Executive Residences, Office of the President

    Apr 2017 - Oct 2021

  • Senior Conference Manager, Indiana University Conferences

    May 2011 - Apr 2017

  • Rooms Division Manager, Indiana Memorial Union, Biddle Hotel and Conference Center

    Jun 2004 - May 2011
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  Indiana University - Kelley School of Business

  Jun 2023 - now

  • Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships and Engagement

    May 2024 - now

  • Director of Alumni Engagement

    Jun 2023 - now