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Myricia Collier

Myricia Collier

Holly Springs,NC

Summary

Professional Sales and Project Management Specialist well versed in the Hospitality and Events Industry. Dedicated and personable, with an extensive background in managing administrative tasks, achieving sales goals, operations, and personnel.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sales & Catering Manager

Winwood Hospitality
09.2023 - Current
  • Process daily inquiries through various platforms (Meeting Broker, Cvent, etc).
  • Curate proposals, room blocks, and contracts for social and corporate clients.
  • Schedule tours, tastings, detail events, design floorplans, and manage events.
  • Organize and process weekly/monthly billing via front desk and esertifi.
  • Attends weekly meetings and monthly sales meetings.

Executive Assistant

Stanlo Photography
04.2021 - Current
  • Responds to potential client inquiries using the CSM software.
  • Assists with local and international travel accommodations.
  • Handles NDA and sensitive documents and communication.
  • Manages calendar and schedules for the photographer.

Part Time, Events and Membership Director

Apex Chamber of Commerce
03.2023 - 10.2023
  • Responsible for bookkeeping and processing payments via Chambermaster.
  • Assists with member and Board recruitment, retention, and on-boarding.
  • Plan and execute monthly projects, networking events, and continued education.
  • Designs monthly marketing and communication strategies for social media platforms.
  • Weekly and monthly reporting on budget and goals.

Sales and Event Manager

Paramount Event Venue
01.2021 - 07.2022
  • Managed budgets and negotiated contracts with vendors, ensuring cost-effective event execution.
  • Streamlined event planning processes by implementing efficient project management strategies.
  • Implemented innovative event themes and designs to create memorable experiences for attendees.
  • Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
  • Increased client satisfaction by consistently delivering well-executed events within budget constraints.
  • Established relationships with key stakeholders, fostering long-term partnerships for future collaborations.
  • Coordinated large-scale conferences for industry professionals, resulting in increased networking opportunities.
  • Oversaw logistics for multi-day events, including accommodations, transportation, and scheduling.
  • Conducted post-event evaluations to identify areas for improvement and implement necessary changes in future planning efforts.

Sales and Event Manager

The Hall and Gardens at Landmark
11.2019 - 01.2021
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer and vendor relationships.
  • Drove team and company profits by developing and strengthening relationships with industry partners, potential clients, and implementing new operations.
  • Monitored sales team performance, analyzed sales data, and reported information to office manager and venue owners.
  • Scheduled tours of the venue, managed social and corporate events, maintained social media accounts, and served as the Chamber Representative for the Town of Morrisville and Garner.

Senior Youth & Membership Director

Kraft Family YMCA
04.2008 - 05.2019
  • Designed strategies to grow our youth/teen department and youth/teen programs in our service area.
  • Acquired two new Wake County Schools and one charter school to service.
  • Record keeping of participants' activity attendance, medications, incident reporting, and custody orders.
  • Planned and conducted community activities such as food drives, summer programs, and adult fitness programs.
  • Directly supervised full time staff and coached them using a 30/60/90 plan, professional development, and training.
  • Strategic planning and implementation of our annual fundraiser/ philanthropic efforts and responsible for raising $1.2 million dollars.

Skills

  • Excellent Written and Verbal Communication
  • Organizational Development
  • Innovative
  • Team Builder
  • Leadership
  • Microsoft Office and G Suite
  • Social Media Platforms
  • Salesforce (Delphi)

Certification

  • Y-USA — Apex, NC Team Leader Certification 2019
  • The Bridal Society — Atlanta, GA Certified Wedding and Event Planner 2017

Timeline

Sales & Catering Manager

Winwood Hospitality
09.2023 - Current

Part Time, Events and Membership Director

Apex Chamber of Commerce
03.2023 - 10.2023

Executive Assistant

Stanlo Photography
04.2021 - Current

Sales and Event Manager

Paramount Event Venue
01.2021 - 07.2022

Sales and Event Manager

The Hall and Gardens at Landmark
11.2019 - 01.2021

Senior Youth & Membership Director

Kraft Family YMCA
04.2008 - 05.2019

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