Experience

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  Sf grand hyatt

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2005

  Senior. catering sales manager
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  Manchester grand hyatt san diego

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2006

  Senior catering sales manager
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  House of blues

  Mar 2006 - Oct 2011

  • Sr. Foundation Member Sales Manager

    Mar 2010 - Oct 2011

  • Event Sales Manager

    Mar 2008 - Mar 2010

  • Event Sales Manager

    Mar 2006 - Jul 2008
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  Mr. c hotel beverly hills

  Jul 2011 - Dec 2011

  Special events director - hotel opening

  Mr. C Hotel by Cipriani. Managed Special Events Department during luxury hotel opening. Tasks including hiring banquet staff, establishing event space specs, designing menus and event decks.

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  Cirque du soleil entertainment group

  Mar 2012 - Jan 2013

  Group sales & event account executive

  Group Sales for Cirque du Soleil's Hollywood show, Iris.• Increased attendance by partnering with wide network of contacts at vendors, tourism bureaus and travel agencies; represented company at trade shows to publicize and promote events.• Created VIP experiences by arranging receptions and meet and greet events with the performers.• Managed high profile events and visits for world leaders, celebrities and professional athletes.

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  Alliedpra

  Jan 2013 - Nov 2015

  National group & event sales manager

  • Advised global firms on planning incentive and corporate meeting programs in Los Angeles. • Lead site inspections and advise clients on venues, food & beverage menus, floor plans, décor and budget.• Screened, vetted, and selected local vendors and presented best choices to clients.• Managed the billing process from preliminary deposits to final balance, expenses and supplier invoices, reconcile program costs and produce financial reports.• Led Account Management team for each program, comprised of Experience Design and Operation Managers.• Managed logistics, transportation, décor, entertainment, catering, and venue selection for events. Show less

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  Warner bros. studio operations

  Nov 2015 - Nov 2020

  Special events sales manager

  • Planned and executed about 24 events annually ranging from 20-person board meetings to 7000-person tech conference. • Exceeded annual sales goal each year.• Increased lead generation by 50% through designing compelling marketing tools, including venue websites, social media platforms, presentation decks and monthly newsletters. • Promoted programs by speaking at trade shows and industry events and obtaining editorial coverage.• Negotiated favorable contracts with vendors as a result of building long-standing relationships.• Prepare post event follow-up reports and conduct client evaluation survey. Show less

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  Hines

  Aug 2021 - Sept 2021

  Assistant events manager (hines @ amazon)

  Responsible for developing and leading Amazon/Hines-generated events and activities within the LA area corporate properties.

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  Tourism new zealand

  Oct 2021 - now

  Trade manager, business events, americas