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Kelsey Strong Parker

Carrollton,TX

Summary

Resourceful and resilient hospitality sales professional that is systematic about pursuing revenue opportunities and capturing new business with multifaceted strategies. Driven to always be improving numbers and driving business forward. Offering high performance leading development and implementation of superior sales strategy. Proven track record of identifying and creating profitable business opportunities, qualifying authentic prospects and cultivating strong partnerships. Demonstrated expertise in team leadership and development.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Sales and Catering

Legends Hospitality LLC
Dallas, TX
08.2023 - 12.2023
  • Identified, developed and maintained relationships with key customers and partners.
  • Managed and trained a team of sales and catering personnel to ensure performance goals were met or exceeded.
  • Developed and implemented sales and marketing strategies to maximize revenue growth.
  • Collaborated with other departments such as marketing, operations and finance in order to ensure successful outcomes from sales initiatives.
  • Managed all aspects of day-to-day operations including scheduling, ordering supplies, overseeing staff and resolving customer complaints.

CEO & Lead Event Planner

Wandering Events
Dallas, TX
03.2018 - 12.2023
  • Recruited, trained, mentored, and managed employees at all levels within the organization.
  • Developed and implemented strategic business plans to increase company profitability.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors to secure competitive pricing for goods or services.
  • Analyzed market trends and customer data to inform decision-making processes.
  • Created and maintained relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, government agencies, and other industry partners.

Hospitality Program Director

Seattle Public Schools, Contract
Seattle, WA
08.2017 - 08.2019
  • Developed strategic plans to ensure successful program operations.
  • Organized and facilitated team meetings, workshops, and events.
  • Monitored program operations for compliance with policies and procedures, applicable standards and relevant contractual policy.
  • Developed strategies to increase public awareness of the organization's services.
  • Fostered community connections and networks, driving collaborations with local organizations and businesses.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Administration And Management

Texas A&M University
College Station, TX
05-2015

Skills

  • Social Media Marketing
  • Sales Leadership and Training
  • Supplier Sourcing
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Sales Strategy Development
  • Proficient in Triple Seat, Global Distribution Systems; Sabre, Apollo, and Amadeus
  • Customer Service

Certification

  • Event Planning Certification

Affiliations

  • WIPA Member: 2017-2024
  • ILEA Member: 2020-2024
  • Society of Wedding Professionals-Dallas: 2020-2024
  • Association of Former Students-Texas A&M University-Secretary and Program Lead-2017-2020

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Director of Sales and Catering

Legends Hospitality LLC
08.2023 - 12.2023

CEO & Lead Event Planner

Wandering Events
03.2018 - 12.2023

Hospitality Program Director

Seattle Public Schools, Contract
08.2017 - 08.2019

Bachelor of Science - Hospitality Administration And Management

Texas A&M University

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