Driven sales leader with a proven track record at Hyatt Regency Tulsa Downtown, adept in new business development and client relationship management. Excelled in converting corporate clients and exceeding sales targets through innovative promotions and exceptional service. Skilled in negotiations and team coordination, consistently enhancing client satisfaction and retention.
Directed the entire event management cycle from planning to completion and lead departmental operations and teams of up to 20 personnel.
Proactively promoted the company, converted new corporate clients, and grew relationships with existing accounts in order to meet and exceed monthly group catering and room block reservations targets.
Created RFP responses to potential clients, overcame initial rejection, and negotiated terms to closure.
Exceeded expectations and improved retention rates by delivering exceptional service.
Managed administrative and budgeting activities such as contracts review, inventory control and group rates, andbilling procedures