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Kelsey Borello

Venue Sales Management & Event Planning
San Diego,CA

Summary

Results-driven, motivated, outgoing leader with over 7 years of experience in food & beverage service, event planning, coaching/training, customer service, and sales. I am passionate about helping individuals overcome challenges through strong interpersonal and empathetic communication. I am a dynamic professional with a proven track record in relationship building and event sales, notably at Personal Touch Dining.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Venue Sales Manager

Personal Touch Dining, Inc.
01.2024 - Current
  • Responsible for marketing, selling, and coordinating events at Mt. Woodson Castle in Ramona, CA.
  • Coordinate with clients to understand their event needs and preferences, as well as give tours of the event space to prospective clients. Other duties include
  • Oversee financial transactions, budgets and contracts related to the venue, managing all bookings for events, and ensuring health and safety standards are maintained in the venue.
  • Responsible for building the clients catering menu.

Event Producer

Personal Touch Dining Inc.
02.2022 - Current
  • Researched and identified new vendors and suppliers to obtain competitive pricing.
  • Implemented protocols and procedures to effectively manage planning process.
  • Established and managed communications with vendors, confirming service and supply delivery.
  • Handled customer service inquiries and complaints and immediately resolved issues to guest satisfaction.
  • Liaised between wedding venues, vendors and engaged couple to help plan and deliver successful event.
  • Organized logistics and prioritized tasks for small to large-scale weddings.
  • Supervised onsite team of caterers, audio-visual technicians and facility management team.
  • Coordinated florists, photographers, musicians and various other vendors during events.
  • Fulfilled contractual obligations for rehearsal and day-of event coordination.

Financial Advisor

Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company
05.2020 - 03.2021
  • Built business from the ground up by cold calling. Made over 50 calls per day, kept minimum average of 15 meetings per week & 60 per month. Met with average of 6 new clients per week and obtained a minimum of 20 referrals per week.
  • Served as liaison for company, clients and referred prospects regarding inquiries, issues, policy/portfolio management. Managed client correspondence and recorded all tracking and communications in Microsoft CRM.
  • Fostered close-nit partnerships with individuals and families by understanding needs, educating on proper services, and recommending appropriate solutions to meet specific goals.
  • Implemented marketing campaigns to effectively brand myself. Generated and followed up on lead lists.
  • Utilized professional sales techniques to persuasively communicate with clients. Developed and delivered engaging sales presentations to convey product benefits.

Education

Bachelor Of Arts - Communication Studies

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA
08.2017 - 05.2019

Bachelor Of Arts - Communication Studies

University Of San Diego
San Diego, CA
08.2014 - 06.2015

Skills

Relationship Building/Management

Timeline

Venue Sales Manager

Personal Touch Dining, Inc.
01.2024 - Current

Event Producer

Personal Touch Dining Inc.
02.2022 - Current

Financial Advisor

Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company
05.2020 - 03.2021

Bachelor Of Arts - Communication Studies

San Francisco State University
08.2017 - 05.2019

Bachelor Of Arts - Communication Studies

University Of San Diego
08.2014 - 06.2015
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