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Anita Johnson

Willow Spring,NC

Summary

Proven catering professional prepared to excel in sales and client relationship management. Extensive experience in crafting tailored catering solutions and driving client satisfaction through detailed event planning. Known for excellent collaboration skills and results-driven approach, with knack for adapting to changing requirements and delivering top-notch service.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Catering Sales Manager

Sheraton Imperial Hotel Raleigh Durham Airport at RTP
Durham, NC
10.2015 - Current
  • Achieved and exceeded annual sales objectives of $1 million to drive revenue growth.
  • Managed large-scale events successfully, coordinating staff and resources to ensure seamless execution.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to clients throughout the entire event process, generating positive reviews and repeat business.
  • Facilitated exceptional customer service to enhance satisfaction through timely responses and transparent communication.
  • Customized and tailored proposals, contracts, and floor plans to align with client specifications.
  • Executed contract management processes, overseeing all details and aspects for each event.

Catering Sales Manager

Sheraton Raleigh Hotel
06.2007 - 09.2015
  • Responsible for booking 18,000 square feet of banquet space within the 353 room full-service hotel. Primarily focused on corporate and local market.
  • Achieved monthly catering goals and annual goal for 2014 and quarterly goal in 2015.
  • Prioritized and handled multiple tasks while meeting established deadlines.
  • Courteous and always focused on providing a consistently high standard of customer service.
  • Ability to communicate well with all departments and good interpersonal communication.

Senior Catering Sales Manager

Hilton North Raleigh
Raleigh, NC
07.2002 - 10.2005

Maintained highly successful sales strategies for sales, catering, and convention services.

Maintained accounts in the religious, social, education and government market

specializing in weddings.

Organized and detailed large group conventions in the above markets.

Achieved monthly catering goals along with combined team goals.

A proven leader with an immaculate reputation, integrity and excellent work ethics.

Education

Lees-McRae College
Banner Elk, NC
07-1988

High School Diploma -

Jordan High School
Durham, NC
06-1988

Skills

  • Strong negotiation skills
  • Event planning proficiency
  • Sales strategy implementation
  • Event coordination
  • Customer service
  • Attention to detail
  • Computer proficiency
  • Contract negotiation
  • Time management
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent communication
  • Organizational skills
  • Scheduling appointments
  • Multi-line telephone operation

Timeline

Senior Catering Sales Manager

Sheraton Imperial Hotel Raleigh Durham Airport at RTP
10.2015 - Current

Catering Sales Manager

Sheraton Raleigh Hotel
06.2007 - 09.2015

Senior Catering Sales Manager

Hilton North Raleigh
07.2002 - 10.2005

Lees-McRae College

High School Diploma -

Jordan High School