Certified Bourbon Steward
Certified BBQ Judge
Kate Ehlers
Washington ,DC
Summary
Performance-oriented Sales Leader offering exceptional record of achievement over 20-year career. Tenacious manager with strategic and analytical approach to solving problems, bringing in customers and accomplishing profit targets. Talented in identifying and capitalizing on emerging market trends and revenue opportunities.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Culinary Workshop Facilitator
United States Space Force
03.2022
- Company Overview: Andrews Air Force Base
- Performed culinary demonstration for multiple recipes designed specifically for event
- Planned and executed culinary focused team building workshop for Service Branch Senior Leaders Spouses
- Andrews Air Force Base
Senior Sales Manager, Government Meeting and Events
Hilton World Wide
01.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: Embassy Suites Crystal City, Virginia
- Acts as primary point of contact for all Department of Defense (DOD) Protective Services Details, creating lodging plans that enforce security requirements and ensure mission success for multiple organizations during joint military forums
- Facilitates complex communications requirements from multiple Combatant Commands enabling command, control, communications, cyber (C4) capabilities for operational missions and targets
- Arranges lodging for visits in multiple locations for numerous military distinguished visitors, including but not limited to the VCJCS, the Secretary of Defense, Service Chiefs, Combatant Commanders and the Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR)
- Develops and manages event and lodging accounts exceeding $1 million dollars annually, growing military market share by over $800k, resulting in an 80% revenue increase
- Supervises in house banquet staff of two captains and four rotating servers, including recruiting, hiring, training, development, and oversight of their daily responsibilities
- Manages the day-to-day operation of all room blocks for Department of Defense VIPs and their respective staffs, anticipating changes and staging needs according to fluidity of VIP schedules
- Manages and develops relationships with room block stakeholders and third party lodging providers
- Explore new opportunities with existing relationships to grow hotel market share
- Reviews all contracts and process payments, 100% managing events from start to finish
- Embassy Suites Crystal City, Virginia
Senior Manager, Event Services
Hilton World Wide
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Company Overview: Embassy Suites Crystal City, Virginia
- Embassy Suites Crystal City, Virginia
Manager, Event Services
Hilton World Wide
01.2005 - 01.2022
- Company Overview: Embassy Suites Crystal City, Virginia
- Embassy Suites Crystal City, Virginia
Art and Museum Studies Educator, Elementary level
District of Columbia Public Schools
01.2000 - 01.2005
- Developed yearly, themed art curriculum with strong, interdisciplinary connections, integrating all subject areas and numerous diverse cultures
- Designed yearly school wide displays, connecting the work of multiple grade levels into a cohesive museum style exhibit
Manager, Private Party and Catering
Old Ebbitt Grill
01.1998 - 01.2000
- Company Overview: Washington D.C
- Grew total annual event revenue by 40% over the course of 24 months
- Managed ten person team of banquet captains and servers for a high-end restaurant
- Oversaw planning and production of corporate and political VIP events, ranging from 10-500 attendees
- Washington D.C
Sous Chef
Old Ebbitt Grill
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Company Overview: Washington D.C
- Managed evening culinary staff in one of the top 100 grossing restaurants in the United States
- Assisted in planning and execution of daily menu and dinner specials
- Assisted in planning and execution of menus for events ranging from 10-500 attendees
- Washington D.C
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
Corcoran College of Art And Design
Washington DCSkills
- Motivational skills
- Assessment and evaluation
- Curriculum development
- Advocacy
Interests
Timeline
Senior Sales Manager, Government Meeting and Events
Hilton World Wide
01.2024 - Current
Culinary Workshop Facilitator
United States Space Force
03.2022
Senior Manager, Event Services
Hilton World Wide
01.2022 - 01.2024
Manager, Event Services
Hilton World Wide
01.2005 - 01.2022
Art and Museum Studies Educator, Elementary level
District of Columbia Public Schools
01.2000 - 01.2005
Manager, Private Party and Catering
Old Ebbitt Grill
01.1998 - 01.2000
Sous Chef
Old Ebbitt Grill
01.1996 - 01.1998
Bachelor of Arts - Fine Arts
Corcoran College of Art And Design
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