Kathleen Laux
Palmyra,NJ
Summary
Dedicated event & corporate sponsorship professional with a history of meeting company goals while utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Corporate Partnerships/Private Events
Center City District
08.2022 - Current
- Research, solicit, and maintain relationships with various corporate sponsors
- Ensure that all sponsor benefits are met
- Develop new and innovative sources of sponsor benefits
- Track revenue
- Responsible for all private event sales & execution (200+ events annually)
- Exceed goal of over $600,000 in sponsor revenue & $300,000 in private event revenue annually
- Secure key partnerships & event clients that contribute to CCD's overall growth strategy and market reach.
Venue Sales Manager
Center City District
03.2020 - 08.2022
- Researched and created extensive plans for venue rental sales within Center City District-managed parks in Philadelphia, PA
- Exceeded all sales goals and records, bringing some of the largest and most visible public events to Philadelphia
- Maintained strong relationships with non-profits and both domestic and international corporations, ensuring repeat business
- Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
Manager of Event Logistics
Center City District
11.2017 - 12.2019
- Managed logistics for all public and private events held in four major Philadelphia parks
- Client liaison from contract signing through event day for all corporate activations, weddings, festivals, tented events, live concerts, promotional events, and collaborations with the City of Philadelphia
- Sought and maintained positive relationships with local vendors, non-profit organizations, and private clients
- Responsible for managing event, catering and custodial staff, creating complex timelines, meeting insurance and health department guidelines, ensuring guest and public safety, and successful execution of event
Private Events Director
International Culinary Center
01.2014 - 08.2015
- Managed all events from contract to production including visiting chef demos, dinners, receptions, internal student retention events, publicity shoots and other press opportunities, and multi-day festivals such as the New York Culinary Experience and New York Wine & Food Festival
- Point person on nationwide, multi-city events
- Solicited, maintained and expanded corporate partnerships and sponsorships
Director of Operations, FCI Catering & Events
International Culinary Center
10.2011 - 12.2013
- Managed all venue rentals and private event sales, with a focus on outreach
- On and off-site in-person management of private events, including decor, front and back of house staff, and acting as client concierge, and venue rentals from outside entities
- Managed venue building codes, insurance, and permitting
Director of Private Events
Astor Center
07.2007 - 09.2011
- Solicited all private rentals/events through marketing, social media and personal contacts
- Oversaw event contracts and insurance requirements
- Established and maintained relationships with clients and vendors from first viewing through event
- On-site management of private events and all event staff
- Maintained accounting for all revenue from private events
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science/English
State University of New York At Albany
Albany NY Skills
Strategic Planning
Verbal and written communication
Operations Management
Team Management
Strategies and goals
Staff Management
Budget Management
Contract Negotiation
Crisis Management
Corporate Communications
Revenue Growth
Objective
Dedicated team player with extensive experience in corporate sponsor relationships, major donor management, writing, event sales, planning and production. Seeking to utilize these skills in a creative and challenging environment with a mission in which I strongly believe.
References
References furnished upon request.
Timeline
Director of Corporate Partnerships/Private Events
Center City District
08.2022 - Current
Venue Sales Manager
Center City District
03.2020 - 08.2022
Manager of Event Logistics
Center City District
11.2017 - 12.2019
Private Events Director
International Culinary Center
01.2014 - 08.2015
Director of Operations, FCI Catering & Events
International Culinary Center
10.2011 - 12.2013
Director of Private Events
Astor Center
07.2007 - 09.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science/English
State University of New York At Albany
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