Allyson McKinlay
Pinehurst,NC
Summary
Engaged and customer-focused Sales Manager with 15 years of creative and profitable success meeting clients' special needs. Flexible and adaptable team player focused on proposing and selling services to diverse consumers. Dedicated to delivering memorable experiences resulting in profits, customer retention, referrals, and new business.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Membership & Events
Mid Carolina Regional Association
Southern Pines, NC
06.2022 - Current
- Assist over 2,000 members with MLS and Association matters
- Onboard new members from the application process through new member Realtors orientation
- Assist with MLS questions and problems to find a resolution
- Plan and execute events for the D.E.I
- Committee for the community and members
- Work closely with local vendors in planning Quarterly meetings.
Conference Services Manager
Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club
Southern Pines, NC
03.2011 - 06.2022
- Create and contract one day functions on property, coordinating with professionals and event planners
- Coordinate menus, function space layouts, timelines, while being the point of contact throughout the event
- Build relationships with clients to prospect and retain future business
- Maximize 25,000 square feet of meeting space to obtain highest potential revenue for property
- Work closely with staff on educating of menu items and guest expectations
- Schedule deliveries and pickups with third party vendors to provide ease to the client
- Plan golf outings and events for companies such as Boy Scouts of America, UNC Big Hitters, Caterpillar, Mike's Hard Lemonade, Mountaire Farms, and the USGA
- Ability to multi-task and run several projects or functions at once
- Coordinated 40 weddings with a $400,000 gross profit
- Efficient in Excel, Microsoft Word, and multiple catering programs
- Great interpersonal skills, organization, and efficiency
- Designed contracts, collected fees and booked venues for events
- Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
Lead Server
The Webb Farm Quail Hunting Grounds and Lodge
Ellerbe, NC
03.2019 - 03.2020
- Featured in "Garden and Gun", "Sporting Classics" 2018 Hunting Lodge of the Year
- Work closely with Chef to create personalized dinner for up to 10 guests
- Design table settings for each individual group
- Coordinate wine pairings with each course.
Event Coordinator
The National Golf Club
Pinehurst, NC
08.2006 - 03.2011
- Organized Food and Beverage for member events, corporate groups and outside parties
- Planned numerous charity golf outings including, Habitat for Humanity, Manna, Duke Cancer Patient Support Program, Sandhills Coalition for Human Care, Inc
- Planning involved food and beverage and golf logistics
- Organized The Patriot Foundations Senior Invitational, which raised $350,000 for Fort Bragg Soldiers and their families
- Executed more than 50 corporate events a year, which included large companies such as IBM and Pfizer
- Work closely with clients from start to finish
- Handle personnel responsibilities, including hiring, training, scheduling and payroll.
Education
Business -
Sandhills Communtiy College
Southern Pines, NC01.1999
Skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Customer service
- Quick responsiveness
- Dedicated to the task
- Time management
- Special events planning
- Staff training
- Detail orientated
References
References Upon Request
Timeline
Membership & Events
Mid Carolina Regional Association
06.2022 - Current
Lead Server
The Webb Farm Quail Hunting Grounds and Lodge
03.2019 - 03.2020
Conference Services Manager
Pine Needles Lodge & Golf Club
03.2011 - 06.2022
Event Coordinator
The National Golf Club
08.2006 - 03.2011
Business -
Sandhills Communtiy College