Plan and manage Conventions, VIP Meetings, and Tradeshows of 10 to over 3,000 people
Obtain necessary information to ensure efficient event planning and client satisfaction, including meeting setups, AV requirements, transportation, special requests, VIPs, etc
Provide information to all operating departments in a timely manner via a group Resume
Creating memorable experiences for clients when they come for planning visits and while on-site during the operation of their program
Build relationships with both internal & external clients to ensure strong relationships and repeat business
Communicate operational problems with internal teams to ensure best practices.
Executive Meetings Services Manager
The Mirage
01.2019 - 12.2021
Plan and manage logistics of Corporate and Incentive meeting groups ranging from 10 – 300 peak room nights after the contract has been signed
Create Menus for group functions and internally communicate all event details through Banquet Event Orders
Obtain necessary information to ensure efficient event planning and client satisfaction, including meeting setups, AV requirements, transportation, special requests, VIPs, etc
Provide information to all operating departments in a timely manner via a group Resume
Creating memorable experiences for clients when they come for planning visits and while on-site during the operation of their program
Build relationships with both internal & external clients to ensure strong relationships and repeat business
Communicate operational problems with internal teams to ensure best practices
Partnered with the Banquets and Culinary Departments to create unique menus and experiences
Negotiated catering only sales contracts and F&B minimums.
Convention Concierge
Aria Resort and Casino
01.2018 - 01.2019
Ensure meeting rooms are up to luxury standards, meet with team members and related departments to make sure all meeting and convention expectations are exceeded
Work with all leading roles specific to the convention area to help in the execution of all in house programs and events
Consistently creating and maintaining positive working relationships and partnerships both internally and externally
Willingness to take ownership of problematic incidents and establish an extraordinary track record of exceeding client expectations with the property's core service standards
Provide highly responsive, detailed resolutions and execute as liaison with proper convention/hotel departments for the clients during operation.
Convention Services Assistant
Aria Resort and Casino
08.2016 - 01.2018
Prepare and edit correspondence, communications, presentations, and other documents
Process reservations, confirmations, cancellations, special handling alerts, and amenities
Prioritize and meet deadlines providing timely and effective office support
Arrange and co-ordinate meetings, events, and meal appointments
Execute exceptional customer service to definite group bookings contracted by the Convention Sales team by reaching out for group agendas
Provided excellent guest service in all encounters with clients while upholding ARIA Resort & Casino’s AAA Five Diamond and Forbes Five Star Standards
Convention Sales Receptionist
Aria Resort and Casino
03.2016 - 08.2016
Manage Receptionist area, including responding to the telephone, greeting visitors, and in-person requests for information
Taking leads through the phone, logging them in Delphi and emailing them to the appropriate Sales Manager
Reading and reviewing high volume of emails from meetings @ Aria and Vdara folder and assigning them to the appropriate Sales Manager or the applicable department that would manage the group
Proficient in Word, Outlook, Excel, Delphi, VIPR, and Opera