Viper


Operational sales leader driving revenue growth across hospitality and experiential environments through strategic partnerships, client development, and market expansion.
Proven track record of building and converting pipeline, expanding key accounts, and closing high-value deals in competitive, client-facing roles. Experience spans hotel sales, premium hospitality, and event production, with consistent top-tier performance.
Known for combining relationship-driven sales with disciplined execution to drive repeat business, increase revenue, and scale growth in service-based organizations.
Leads market expansion and revenue generation for a new market launch in New Orleans, driving growth through strategic partnerships and client development across corporate and social segments.
Builds and converts pipeline by identifying new business opportunities, securing high-value clients, and expanding partner relationships. Owns go-to-market execution, aligning sales strategy with operations and production teams to ensure seamless delivery of complex, high-impact events.
Focused on driving repeat revenue, strengthening partner networks, and establishing a scalable foundation for long-term market growth.
Drives revenue through the sale of meeting and event spaces at a high-volume convention property, managing client accounts from initial inquiry through execution. Builds and converts pipeline through market outreach, site inspections, and relationship development, delivering tailored proposals aligned to client objectives.
Owns the full sales cycle, from prospecting and proposal development to closing and execution, ensuring alignment between client expectations and operational delivery. Collaborates cross-functionally with events, operations, and service teams to execute complex programs seamlessly while maintaining high client satisfaction.
Focused on generating repeat business and long-term account growth by delivering consistent results in a competitive, client-driven environment.
Developed and managed partnerships with hotels and venues, supporting client acquisition and strengthening referral-driven business. Owned client relationships from proposal through execution, delivering tailored event solutions aligned to client objectives. Built and presented custom proposals using Viper, contributing to new business conversion and client retention. Led cross-functional coordination across operations and account teams to ensure seamless execution of complex programs. Identified client needs and market trends to develop high-impact experiences that supported engagement, retention, and repeat business.
Consistently ranked as a top performer on the sales team, driving revenue through premium suite and hospitality sales for the New Orleans Saints and Pelicans. Managed high-value client relationships, negotiated contracts, and closed multi-year agreements through a consultative sales approach.
Built and converted pipeline through targeted outreach and integrated sales presentations, aligning product offerings to client objectives. Expanded revenue through cross-selling and account growth strategies, while leveraging needs-based analysis to strengthen client satisfaction and long-term retention.
Consistently ranked as a top-performing, award-winning sales professional, driving revenue growth through client acquisition, territory development, and strategic account management. Managed and expanded a diverse client portfolio, leveraging market analysis and competitive positioning to identify new opportunities and increase market share.
Contributed to sales team performance through involvement in territory planning, onboarding, and cross-functional collaboration with operations and marketing teams. Developed client-facing materials and presentations to support business development efforts and strengthen brand positioning.
Identified opportunities to improve processes, workflows, and client experience by analyzing performance data and feedback, driving more efficient operations and stronger client outcomes.
New Orleans Saints and Pelicans
Cort Event Furnishings
H Factor Excellence in Hospitality Hosts Honor Award
Recipient Winner of Big Box Initiative Contest
Star Award Recipient
International Live Events Association 2014-2020
Meeting Professionals International 2014-2020
National Association of Catering and Events 2014-2020
Wedding International Professional Association 2018-2020
New Orleans Conventions and Visitors Bureau 2017-2020
American Business Women's Association 2017-2020
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