Anissa Quilty
Liverpool,United States
Summary
Passionate and ambitious professional leader with 8 years of experience in event planning and hospitality. Successful at meeting client needs while increasing revenue by driving sales. Outstanding attention to detail and committed to exceptional customer service.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Director of Catering
Marriott Syracuse Downtown
07.2022 - Current
- Train, lead and work with all catering sales/event planning staff to ensure maximum customer satisfaction and meet sales goals.
- Individual revenue sales of over $3.3 million in 2023.
- Provide accurate local catering forecasts, assist in budget preparation, develop menus and pricing, supervise all aspects of event planning and preparation.
- Participate in contract negotiations, prospecting, lead processing, site visits, solicit new and current events and advise clients and staff of current catering trends in order to maximize revenue.
- Accurate and timely turnover of program details to event planning team upon finalized contract.
- Oversee all aspects of weddings.
- Large responsibility of planning and executing hotel special events.
Sales Manager
Marriott Syracuse Downtown
02.2022 - 07.2022
- Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing effective sales strategies.
- Built long-lasting client relationships through excellent customer service and consistent followups.
- Handle sales duties to include prospecting, site visits and contracting corporate catering, wedding and social accounts.
Convention Services Manager
Marriott Syracuse Downtown
09.2018 - 02.2022
- Met with clients throughout all planning phases, while establishing rapport to help develop menus, detailed timelines and floor plans, as well as organize all other aspects as they relate to the event.
- Supervise and attend the overall set up, implementation and execution of events. Communicate with relevant departments to ensure proper and efficient servicing, as well as vendor coordination and deliveries.
- Provide accurate and concise information to all departments with regard to event needs, including banquet event orders, group resumes.
Banquet Sales Assistant
Justin's Tuscan Grill
06.2016 - 09.2018
- Assist in the selling, planning and execution of all banquet and off site catering events.
- Create contracts, banquet event orders, estimates and floor plans.
- Creating and conducting new business solicitation strategies and handling incoming event leads.
- Assisted in creation of promotional content for restaurant and banquet events.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications & Public Relations
State University of New York College At Cortland
Cortland05.2015
Skills
- Event Planning Expertise
- Strong Communication Skills
- Staff Training and Development
- Wedding Industry Specialist
- Detail-Oriented
Timeline
Assistant Director of Catering
Marriott Syracuse Downtown
07.2022 - Current
Sales Manager
Marriott Syracuse Downtown
02.2022 - 07.2022
Convention Services Manager
Marriott Syracuse Downtown
09.2018 - 02.2022
Banquet Sales Assistant
Justin's Tuscan Grill
06.2016 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Communications & Public Relations
State University of New York College At Cortland
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