Award-winning sales and marketing leader with 10+ years of experience and track record of success. Proven ability to develop and execute meaningful campaigns, build relationships, and close deals. Expertise in event planning, sales, customer service, and strategic planning that builds brand loyalty, emotional connection, and maximizes consumer ROI over the customer lifecycle.
Hi, I’m
Amanda Jewell
Event Planner
New Orleans,LA
Summary
Overview
12
years of professional experience
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
MC&A DMCNew Orleans, LA
Account Executive
02.2024 - Current
Job overview
- Developed and maintained partnerships with hotels and venues, enhancing their events by managing client interactions, allowing hotel/venue staff to focus on their core responsibilities.
- Led highly capable team consisting of operations manager and account coordinator, ensuring smooth and efficient project execution.
- Created custom and unique proposals using Viper to meet and exceed client expectations.
- Consistently discovered new industry trends to bring clients never-before-seen event experiences.
- Carefully crafted incentive trips for deserving teams, aiding client retention and rewarding employees for a job well done.
- Designed and executed unique team-building experiences that fostered collaboration and morale.
New Orleans Saints & PelicansNew Orleans, LA
Premium Seating Account Executive
03.2021 - 04.2022
Job overview
- Negotiated sales contracts between customers and agency, resulting in mutually beneficial agreements and cultivated relationships.
- Leveraged marketing channels and sales strategies to develop pipeline and increase profitability.
- Cross-sold products and services to clients to secure additional business and grow revenue streams.
CORT Event FurnishingsNew Orleans, LA
District Account Executive
07.2014 - 04.2020
Job overview
- Top performer and award winning sales professional.
- Consulted on hiring sales executive, evaluating and redistributing sales territory, on-boarded Sales Managers.
- Studied demographic data to determine optimal targets, competitor offerings and tactics for persuasion.
- Evaluated existing plans, processes and events planning services to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Determined root causes of problems with systematic approach and developed new ideas to overcome obstacles.
- Evaluated diverse organizational systems to identify workflow, communication and resource utilization issues.
- Led organizational efforts through Sales Executives, Operation Department Management and Marketing Executives to maximum efficiency, client satisfaction, marketing differentiation and social media presence.
Education
University of New OrleansNew Orleans, LA
Bachelor of Science from Marketing & Consumer Psychology
08.2005 - 05.2011
University Overview
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
Ranked top sales leader within the organization within first 6 months
Ranked top in organization for both teams: New Orleans Saints and New Orleans Pelicans including being out on maternity leave during this time.
Jan 2022 | New Orleans Saints & Pelicans
Numerous sales contests and incentives including an exclusive trip to the New York Jets game in December 2021
This all expenses paid trip was only offered to top partners and advertisers of the New Orleans Saints and only 2 top sales executives were selected to attend as employees. Trip valued at over $150k.
Nov 2021 | New Orleans Saints & Pelicans
Sales Excellence Achieved Annual Sales Quota by May 2017
This award was only given to top tier sales executives who exceeded their quota by more than 150% while also maintaining a high client satisfaction rating.
Dec 2017 | Cort Event Furnishings
H Factor Excellence in Hospitality Hosts Honor Award
Jun 2017 | Hosts Global Destination Services
Recipient Winner of Big Box Initiative Contest
Dec 2016 | Cort Event Furnishings
Rising Star Award Recipient
Jul 2015 | MPI - Gulf States Chapter
Additional Information
Additional Information
- Director of Membership (ILEA) 2015-2016
- VP of Membership (ILEA) 2017-2018
- The Special Event Opening Night Committee Chair 2017-2018
- Director of Leadership Development (MPI) 2015-2016
- MPI Rising Star Award 2015
- Director of Communications (MPI) 2016-2017 & 2018-2019
- VP of Communications (MPI) 2017-2018
- Digital Transformation Committee Chair (MPI) 2017-2018
Skills
- Event Planning and Execution
- Self-motivated
- Customer oriented
- Extensive CRM fluency
- Market research and analysis
- Brand recognition optimization
- Experiential marketing expert
- Negotiations expert
- Predictive Modeling
- Forecasting and Planning
- Project Management
- Workflow Analysis
- Customer targeting
Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeContract WorkLocation Preference
RemoteHybridImportant To Me
Career advancementStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingPersonal development programsWork from home optionCompany CultureAffiliations
Affiliations
- Nternational Live Events Association
- Meeting Professionals International
Timeline
Account Executive
MC&A DMC
02.2024 - Current
Premium Seating Account Executive
New Orleans Saints & Pelicans
03.2021 - 04.2022
District Account Executive
CORT Event Furnishings
07.2014 - 04.2020
University of New Orleans
Bachelor of Science from Marketing & Consumer Psychology
08.2005 - 05.2011