Alisha Vera

• Train new sales team members through the company, in person and virtually
• Coach employees in successful selling methods and encouraged cross-selling to drive revenue.
• Maintained ethical and positive working environment to reduce turnover and promote high retention rates.
• Focus on motivating team to meet department revenue goals
• Consult with customers to determine objectives and requirements for events.
• Closed lucrative sales deals using strong negotiation and persuasion skills.
• Manage administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, event promotions, and operations.
• Utilize internal databases to prepare and distribute guest lists, electronic invitations and registration processes.
• Reach out to local businesses and organizations for networking purposes, or B2B Marketing, creating long-term partnerships
• Attend conferences and events to stay up-to-date with industry trends and planning standards.

• Perform detailed operations reviews for fraud and exception reporting
• Investigated daily variances and corrected errors to resolve discrepancies.
• Review vendor statements for completeness against invoices received and close process
• Processed payments and documents such as invoices, journal vouchers, employee reimbursements, and statements.
• Applied proper codes to invoices, files, and receipts to keep records organized and easily searchable.
• Verified items billed against items ordered and reconciled differences through follow-up with vendor.
• Maintained accurate and complete documentation to facilitate accounting and filing functions.
• Facilitated bank deposits and change orders as needed
• Coordinated office supply ordering to avail materials for streamlined operations.

• Lead a team of interns to produce a successful three-day conference
• Coordinated with executives and venue staff while securing all event essentials (event/meeting space, equipment, audio-visual, catering, etc.)
• Corresponded with vendors for promotional supplies, event supplies, and onsite services such as stage and lighting, photography, and more
• Showcased my creative skills by constructing center pieces, table setting design, and special projects
• Facilitated and expedited room diagrams, advertising, and graphics such as flyers, banners, printed programs, and presentations
• Created requisitions, event summaries, presentations, coordinate logistics, and other necessary documents

HIGH PROFILE PROJECTS:

• Commencement Ceremonies and Master Scripts, Convocation (A ceremonial start to the academic school year)
• First Lady’s Hats and Gloves Tea
• President Scholarship Ball (Fundraiser for Student Scholarship Ball)
• President’s Presentation to Faculty and Staff
• Graphic Design and Picture editing

• Elected to Vice President for the National Society of Minorities in Hospitality (N.S.M.H.) in 2016-2017
• Elected to President for N.S.M.H. in 2016-2017
• Lead Mentor Program - Boys to Men Meet Divas in Christ Youth in 2016-2017
• Member of iStep, Step Team -Voted "Nicest Team Member" in 2018