JILL STRENGER

Dynamic, highly-motivated, and well-rounded professional with practical experience and solid understanding of diverse range of business management applications. To including, sales and marketing, team building, sales and catering management and first-rate customer relations development. Demonstrated ability to select, train, and retain self-motivated, customer-oriented employees; possess high-caliber presentation, negotiation, and closing skills. -Quick learner; able to easily grasp new ideas, concepts, and sales techniques combined with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Envision and Delphi, Internet usage, and other computer skills -Able to make rapid assessments and quickly revise tactics to ensure progress and goal achievement -Perform well both as an independent contributor and team player -Proven solid communication, interpersonal, time management, analytical, organizational, and leadership skills.

• Hilton Garden Inn, Palm Coast, FL, Room and Catering Sales Manager, 01/01/21, 12/31/21, Responsible for maintaining relationships., Promptly assess recordings and complete necessary materials., Work independently to accomplish deadlines and goals.
• ShopTalk20/20, Alton, IL, Sales Evaluator, 01/01/16, 12/31/20, Record and evaluate both Sales and Catering teams for a variety of hotel brands., Promptly assess recordings and complete necessary materials., Work independently to accomplish deadlines and goals.
• Casa Monica Resort & Spa, St. Augustine, FL, Catering Sales Manager, 01/01/15, 12/31/16, Responsible for $168,500 quarterly sales goals., Negotiated catering minimums, prepared contracts and collected deposits., Worked closely with all departments to ensure maximum revenues were achieved.
• Employment Resources and Solutions, Orange Park, FL, Independent Human Resources Contractor and Sales Manager, 01/01/08, 12/31/15, Perform various tasks involving human resource management and accomplish assignments in a timely manner., Generate business opportunities by establishing and maintaining productive relationships with prospective clients., Proactively involved in numerous community events and take part in various organizations.
• Hyatt Regency Jacksonville, Jacksonville, FL, Catering Sales Manager, 01/01/05, 12/31/08, Administered successful events outcome for groups from 30 to 3,500., Directed the solicitation of new business while managing existing accounts., Organized and facilitated training programs to new catering managers to enhance performance and increase profitability., Associated with community groups and leaders to expand client base and generate business opportunities., Successfully maintained an $180,000 monthly quota.
• Hyatt Regency Rochester, Rochester, NY, Catering and Convention Services Sales Manager, 01/01/02, 12/31/05, Generated modified proposals, menus and set ups to organize individualized events., Handled and dealt with diverse market segments including social, corporate, conventions and kosher style., Complied with Hyatt Service Essentials and maintained to strive for fives on Maritz scores., Highlight: Surpassed 100% of $80,000 monthly quota.

• Professional Sales Training
• Professional Negotiating Training
• Professional Prospecting Training
• Professional Communication Training
• Hyatt Hotel Corporation Meeting Master

• Outstanding Production Achievement Awards, Hyatt Hotel, 2002-2007
• Hyatt Meeting Masters Award, Hyatt Hotel

• Dynamic, highly-motivated, and well-rounded professional with practical experience and solid understanding of diverse range of business management applications.
• Quick learner; able to easily grasp new ideas, concepts, and sales techniques combined with proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Envision and Delphi, Internet usage, and other computer skills.
• Able to make rapid assessments and quickly revise tactics to ensure progress and goal achievement.
• Perform well both as an independent contributor and team player.
• Proven solid communication, interpersonal, time management, analytical, organizational, and leadership skills.