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Aimee Waltrip

Houston

Summary

A creative, energetic leader with proven success in the events industry. Dedicated to both branding and service with responsibility for arranging partnerships with community organizations and companies for better community service and customer satisfaction.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Events Director

Lone Star Flight Museum
Houston, TX
07.2023 - Current

- Grew annual sales goals from $450,000 in 2023 to $800,000 in 2026.

- Consistently surpassed established sales goals annually by 15%.

- Maintained 60% return client rate annually due to managing client relationships.

- Procured additional inventory like tables and chairs, staging, and audio equipment to rent to clients as an additional revenue stream.

- Managed an average of 250 events annually from initial introduction to day of execution.

- Oversaw planning and execution of internal events including the Lone Star Flight Museum's Annual Gala, the Texas Aviation Hall of Fame Ceremony and Luncheon, Hangar Bash, etc.

- Managed a department of internal staff and contract teams to properly execute each event.

- Represented the museum at community outreach and local community chamber events.

Events Manager

Lone Star Flight Museum
Houston, Texas
11.2018 - 07.2023

- Grew annual sales goal from $110,000 to $450,000.

- Consistently surpassed annual sales goal by 15%.

- Added museum related experiences like aircraft tours, curator presentations, and simulator flights as enhancements to events as an additional revenue stream.

- Developed a robust vendor list through building vendor relationships through engagement and referrals.

- Increased bookings and venue awareness by participating in museum outreach, engaging local event production companies, and reaching out to local businesses and non profits.

Assistant General Manager / Catering Manager

Franks Americana Revival
Houston, TX
02.2015 - 11.2018

Sommelier

60 Degrees Mastercrafted
Houston, TX
11.2014 - 01.2015

Education

MBA - Business Management

University of Houston
Houston, TX
05-2010

Bachelor of Science - Hotel, Motel, And Restaurant Management

University of Houston
Houston, TX
05-2007

Skills

  • Guest relations
  • Team leadership and supervision
  • On-site execution
  • Schedule management
  • Guest management
  • Operations oversight
  • Budget management
  • Vendor and contract negotiations
  • Vendor relationship management
  • Event planning
  • Events logistics management
  • Client relations

Certification

- Wine Spirits Education Trust, Level 2

- Guild of Sommelier, Level 1

- Certified Specialist of Wine

- Currently studying Certified Meeting Planner Certification (to be completed Q4 2026)

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

Events Director

Lone Star Flight Museum
07.2023 - Current

Events Manager

Lone Star Flight Museum
11.2018 - 07.2023

Assistant General Manager / Catering Manager

Franks Americana Revival
02.2015 - 11.2018

Sommelier

60 Degrees Mastercrafted
11.2014 - 01.2015

MBA - Business Management

University of Houston

Bachelor of Science - Hotel, Motel, And Restaurant Management

University of Houston