Accomplished Hospitality Professional diligent in building and retaining accounts by providing support and attentive service. Detail-oriented and passionate team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Account Manager
Topgolf
06.2018 - Current
Part of opening management team for 1st venue in the state
Managed over 5,500 bookings and sold over 7.3 million in revenue since opening
Number 3 in the company for individual Tournament/Fundraiser revenue in 2021
Increased sales revenue by identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.
Developed and maintained long-term relationships with key clients for sustained growth.
Negotiated contracts with favorable terms for both the company and clients, driving mutual success.
Create BEOs, manage and confirm Event bookings using Salesforce
Payment processing in Sertifi
Collaborated with Operations, Culinary and Maintenance to ensure a flawless event.
Event Sales Manager
Hyatt Regency St. Louis At The Arch
10.2016 - 05.2018
Increased event sales revenue by developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients.
Review RFPs through CVENT or other platforms
Developed customized event proposals tailored to individual client needs, consistently exceeding sales targets.
Responsible for selling event space and negotiating contractual agreements
Conduct menu planning and costs
Create to-scale diagrams of event space to meet client's vision
Detail event requirements on BEO and communicates with Operations Departments for seamless execution
Review group bill for accuracy and maintain client relationships to keep as repeat business
Utilized Envision, EMS and EAS software
Event Concierge
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
08.2015 - 10.2016
Attend pre-convention meetings
Act as liaison between the Event Sales/Event Planning Manager and the on-site Meeting Planner
Handle and address special needs and requests
Detailed knowledge of multiple group’s event details (BEO)
Group Sales Coordinator
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
05.2014 - 07.2015
Use Group Sales Bookings to gather information necessary to create a room block such as concessions, rate, and upgrades
Obtain and manage changes to rooming lists
Manage inventory and rates for individual call-in’s
Assistant Front Office Manager
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
10.2013 - 05.2014
Manage a staff of up to 8 agents at a time during the guest check-in process of a 910 room hotel
Consistently provide customer service and provide guest recovery when necessary
Creating and implementing agent incentive programs for meeting and maintaining department goals
Payroll and Scheduling
Coaching and providing Employee evaluations
Knowledge of Opera, Passkey, Delphi, PMS systems
Education
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Management, Business Administration
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS
12.2012
Skills
Detail-oriented
Organization
Customer Service
Problem solving
Time management
Multitasking
Timeline
Sales Account Manager
Topgolf
06.2018 - Current
Event Sales Manager
Hyatt Regency St. Louis At The Arch
10.2016 - 05.2018
Event Concierge
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
08.2015 - 10.2016
Group Sales Coordinator
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
05.2014 - 07.2015
Assistant Front Office Manager
Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch
10.2013 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Management, Business Administration