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Grace Wieland

Rochester,MN

Summary

Accomplished Sales Manager offering high performance leading development and implementation of superior sales strategy. Proven track record of identifying and creating profitable business opportunities, qualifying authentic prospects and cultivating strong partnerships. Demonstrated expertise in team leadership and development.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Catering Sales Manager

Mayo Civic Center
Rochester, MN
06.2023 - Current
  • Liaised with clients and venue management to verify scheduling and logistics.
  • Created catering menus for weddings while maintaining a cost-effective approach.
  • Prospected new wedding business and booked business by utilizing site tours and incentive programs.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Conducting site tours, administering the sales agreement and contracts, detailing of banquet event orders to include food and beverage needs and audiovisual requests.
  • Attended industry conferences and trade shows in order to stay abreast of current trends within the hospitality industry.

Event Assistant

Crossroads Pavilion Event Center
Sheldon, Iowa
07.2022 - 08.2022
  • Ability to produce floor plans and layouts for guest count up to 300 people
  • Constructed a newspaper advertisement to assist marketing efforts
  • Coordinated pre and post evaluation notes and surveys.

ACTIVIEIS INTERN

Big Cedar Lodge
Ridgedale, Missouri
05.2022 - 07.2022
  • Implement environmentally oriented programs which are safe and fun for all participants
  • Enhance guests experience through activities and programs
  • Facilitate assigned day-to day resort activities.

EVENT SHIFT SUPERVISOR

Iowa State Alumni Association
Ames, Iowa
05.2020 - 02.2022
  • Supervised staff during reset and event shifts
  • Served as main point of contact for clients and vendors
  • Ability to multitask and work as an individual and with a team
  • AVA trained
  • Got promoted from Event Staff to Event Shift Supervisor in 5 months after starting
  • Followed Banquet Event Order to set rooms correctly for events
  • Developed problem-solving skills; Quickly resolved concerns with guests on day of events
  • Ability to manage/assist with large groups of people; Up to 250 people.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Event Management

Iowa State University
05.2023

Skills

  • Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote
  • Adobe: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
  • All Seated and Social Tables Layout and floorplans
  • Contract Development
  • Contract Negotiation
  • New Client Acquisition
  • Catering Oversight
  • Sales Strategy Implementation
  • Food Safety Understanding
  • Revenue Generation
  • Event Planning Proficiency

Leaderships And Organizations

  • AESHM 211 Leadership course, 01/2023, 05/2023
  • Club Management Association of America, 01/2022, 02/2023
  • Student Alumni Leadership Council - Alumni Association, 04/2021, 05/2022
  • Resident Hall Floor President, 09/2019, 05/2020
  • Event Management Association, 01/2021, Present
  • Youth Delegate - Holy Trinity Lutheran Church for ELCA, 05/2019, 06/2020
  • Volunteered in the community, church, and school functions, 03/2007, Present
  • American Legion Auxiliary, 01/2001, present

Timeline

Catering Sales Manager

Mayo Civic Center
06.2023 - Current

Event Assistant

Crossroads Pavilion Event Center
07.2022 - 08.2022

ACTIVIEIS INTERN

Big Cedar Lodge
05.2022 - 07.2022

EVENT SHIFT SUPERVISOR

Iowa State Alumni Association
05.2020 - 02.2022

Bachelor of Science - Event Management

Iowa State University

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