Riezl Baker

Experience

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  Hyatt Hotels Corporation

  Mar 1990 - Apr 1991

  Corporate Management Trainee
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  Hyatt Hotels Corporation

  Jan 1992 - Aug 1997

  Sold and serviced catering, conference and social functions for the 1,200 room, 30,000 sq ft function space hotel; conducted site tours to promote sales of hospitality and catering functions; created banquet event orders and resumes for group clients; checked functions for accurate execution; worked with Director to generate monthly forecast of revenue. Oversaw and managed front of the house, front office, guest services, concierge departments, ensuring that all facets of day-to-day rooms operations are executed properly; hired and trained staff; budget development, revenue achievement, risk management; prepared monthly room night and revenue forecast; oversaw property as Hotel Assistant Manager.

  • Catering, Conference Services and Hospitality Manager, Atlanta GA

    Apr 1995 - Aug 1997

  • Director of Guest Services/Hotel Assistant Manager, Houston TX

    Jan 1992 - Apr 1995
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  Athens Convention & Visitors Bureau

  Aug 1997 - Sept 1998

  Convention Sales Director

  Directed and developed strategic and promotional plans to drive convention business to the city of Athens; solicited new business by conducting effective sales calls and presentations to potential clients; developed relationships with existing accounts; attended trade shows, and off site sales efforts; created and implemented required reports on sales productivity by establishing revenue goals.

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  Reynolds Lake Oconee

  Sept 1998 - Dec 2019

  Twenty successful years of experience as a professional realtor representing buyers and sellers at Reynolds Lake Oconee. A consistent top producer for Reynolds Lake Oconee and Lake Country Board of Realtors, Riezl has received numerous awards for her outstanding business accomplishments,as well as service to the community. Riezl has the experience, immeasurable knowledge of the market and inventory, and a strong network in the community that can help you achieve your real estate goals. A seasoned negotiator, she is tenacious and works hard for her clients. Her strong background in sales and marketing makes her an invaluable realtor. Her strong network in the community is a result of all her volunteer and leadership efforts. She served as the 2016 President of the Lake Country Board of Realtors and is currently the Chairman of St. Mary's Good Samaritan Hospital Foundation Board, and a founding a Board member. She is the Chair of the hospital's biggest fundraiser, "Heart and Soul Gala" at the Ritz Carlton Reynolds Lake Oconee, and raised over $300,000 in just two years. She has also been involved in board and leadership roles for organizations that support literacy and the arts. She is the co-founder of the Lake Oconee Food and Wine Festival, a big destination event that benefit children's education. She wrote and hosted "Arts and Entertainment Beat" on cable television for many years to promote local arts and culture. She is a co-founder of the Reynolds International Club."The digital age caused a paradigm shift in the real estate industry. As a realtor, I offer years of expertise and knowledge, stay up to date with trends to help my clients in this technology-driven market place, and strive to provide the exceptional service and professionalism that you expect."-Riezl Show less

  • Realtor/ Sales Executive

    Nov 1999 - Dec 2019

  • Director of Catering and Conference Services

    Sept 1998 - Nov 1999
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  Luxury Lake Oconee Real Estate Group

  Jan 2020 - now

  Realtor/Founding Principal

  Luxury Lake Oconee is a full service real estate group of experienced, knowledgeable, local Realtors committed to helping clients navigate any size transaction in residential and commercial real estate. With years of combined experience in Lake Oconee real estate, a strong network in the community and an extensive marketing plan, the firm consistently seeks to raise the bar in customer satisfaction.