Stephanie Luczynski, DMCP

Experience

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  Bellevue Downtown Association

  May 2004 - Sept 2004

  Events Intern

  Managed weekly free concerts for the community: secured rentals, booked musicians, set-up equipment, made promotional materials Found and managed volunteers for eventsWrote press releases and sent to local media

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  SHW

  Jun 2006 - Mar 2007

  Program Event Designer

  Wrote comprehensive proposals and contracts for the sales teamResearched and created events for corporate clients visiting the Seattle areaNegotiated contracts and pricing with vendorsMet multiple deadlines working on numerous accounts simultaneously

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  Canyon Crest Country Club

  Aug 2007 - May 2009

  Member Events Manager

  Developed and designed monthly newsletterCreated all marketing collateral for the club including posters, flyers, menus, etc. Managed and maintained the corporate website Managed a comprehensive events calendar for the members at Canyon CrestCreated, improved and developed annual events to increase revenueOversaw corporate and member events from the inception to execution

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  Kerry's Coffee House

  Jun 2009 - Oct 2009

  Marketing Consultant

  Developed a complete marketing plan and implemented programs Created social networks including Facebook, Twitter, Google, and Yelp accounts Worked with a graphic designer to create the signage, flyers, and logos, Planned ribbon cutting and sales eventsContacted media for press and wrote press releasesTrained staff on product knowledge and selling tactics

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  Farm Artisan Foods

  Nov 2009 - Jun 2010

  Special Events Director

  Responsible for special event and wedding sales for the catering departmentIncreased wedding sales from 40 to 56 based on the prior yearRan special event and wedding food tastings to book sales Managed a 10 person staff at special events and weddingsCreated and confirmed timelines with brides and vendors for events In charge of event management and crisis control Managed the set-up and take down of every event at our local partner propertiesUpdated and maintained the catering and restaurant's website Handled other marketing needs as required, such as creating bridal show banners, flyers for upcoming events, printing menus, etc. Show less

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  Premier Access Dental

  Jan 2010 - Jul 2011

  Account Coordinator

  Provide support for the Account Manager and Executives in Processing New Business, Broker Agreements and Renewing SalesCreate Various Reports to Assist in Selling our Products Develop Dental Insurance Sales ProposalsAnalyze Dental Competitors ContractsHandle Claims for Brokers and Human Recourse Directors Photograph Company Events

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  MCCS

  Sept 2011 - Dec 2011

  Event Sales Executive

  Sold the meeting and event spaces to civilian clients.

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  Destination Concepts inc

  Jan 2012 - now

  Proudly certified as a women-owned business by WBENC, Destination Concepts inc has firmly established itself as one of the nation’s premier DMC, event design/production and logistics companies. Since its founding in 1998, our high level of owner involvement, creativity and dedication have set DCi apart from the competition. From design and development to management and operations to branding and messaging, DCi offers specialized expertise in every conceivable facet of meeting services and logistics. I look forward to partnering with you on future projects and becoming a seamless extension of your team.As an Account Executive I: -Exceeded a Sales Goals of 4 Million Dollars-Identify business/sales opportunities-Develop and manage executive level relationships with clients and partners-Define client objectives and design solutions for objectives – direct internal resources-Manage the elements of presentation process including gathering information, directing and reviewing proposals, developing value proposition-Ensure overall client satisfaction with DCi relationship, as well as program delivery-Direct support team to set-up site inclusions, determine what is included in sites and participate in all assigned client sites-Attend local and national industry events and tradeshows-Plan and attend nationwide sales trips to find new clients and develop current relationship-Attend events overseeing overall success of program while entertaining clients Show less

  • Director of Sales & Business Development

    Sept 2021 - now

  • Business Development Director

    Jul 2019 - Sept 2021

  • Account Executive & Manager of Business Development

    May 2018 - Jul 2019

  • Account Executive

    Jan 2012 - May 2018