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Sean Ware

Atlanta,GA

Summary

Results-driven leader with a solid, verifiable career track for propelling business growth in a competitive market. Strategic account manager with proven success in establishing a lasting presence in new markets, identifying expansion opportunities and initiating strong business alliances with external customers, Excellent skills in team building, establishing strong culture, people development & productivity improvement. Community outreach spearhead, with the ability to creativity think outside of the box. Recognized as sharp and self-motivated, thriving in a high energy, fast-paced setting, ever changing environment. Valuable as- set to the business at-large.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of event planning

Atlanta Marriott Marquis
09.2022 - Current
  • Accountable for leadership of Event Planning for sizeable prominent venue with 80,000 square feet of flexible, contemporary meeting space and capacity for over 1,600 guests
  • Manage all services to accommodate small business meetings, large conferences, receptions, weddings, and other special occasions
  • Established and met budget of $10-12 Million and managed team of 10 Event Staff.

Catering Sales Executive

Lilly U.S.A.
02.2020 - 01.2021
  • Grew local catering revenue for groups exceeding 500 attendees by 10% from 2014-2015 and 25% from 2015-2016, generating 226% in f&b and 222% in rooms revenue goal; recognized as Marriott International’s Southeast Catering Sales Team of the Year for 2016 in convention hotel
  • Strategically sold the appropriate features and benefits to drive sales and customer retention in the 1,663 guestrooms and 160,000 square foot convention hotel
  • Prospected, identified, qualified and solicited new business opportunities to achieve individual and property sales goals and successfully executed thorough site inspections resulting in shifting business opportunities from competitors
  • Managed, booked and upsold all citywide affiliate business partnering with Citywide Sales Executives and property Senior Sales Executives.

Senior Event Manager

Marriott International, Inc.
01.2018 - 02.2020
  • Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.
  • Utilized job-related software to create standard guidelines, calendars and budgets for each event.
  • Delivered prompt payment for event vendors, venues, staff and transportation providers.
  • Coordinated florists, photographers, and musicians for events.

Education

Master of Education - Educational Leadership

Northcentral University
Minneapolis, MN
07.2019

Bachelor of Science - Human Resources

Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN
12.2015

Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Budget Oversight
  • Forecasting
  • Vendor Management
  • Logistics
  • Project Management
  • Data Analysis
  • Report Generation
  • Process Improvement
  • Resource Allocation
  • Brand Ambassador
  • Exceptional Client Interaction
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Stakeholder Relationships
  • Negotiation
  • Data-Driven Decision Making
  • Problem-Solving
  • Adaptability
  • Prioritization
  • Organized Team Leadership
  • Performance Improvement
  • Training
  • Mentorship
  • Talent Acquisition

Certification

  • Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) – Since 11/01/20
  • Pandemic Compliance Advisor – Since 09/01/21

Accomplishments

  • Over 17 years of sales experience in various hospitality markets. Successfully launched 4 new hotel brands with the acquisition of the Starwood
  • Interim DSM Assignments
  • 2019 100% YTD across total portfolio
  • 2018 Promoted to Diabetes Specialty Team, transforming geography from 80% to quota to over 100%
  • Promoted to Executive Rep, 2017
  • 2017 Sales Results: 117% to quota, Total Portfolio for Marriott Brands.
  • 2017 Top 5% sales results of nation. Second highest performing territory in district.
  • 2017 President Council Recipient, awarded to Top 2% of sales and events professionals. Based upon top sales demonstrated leadership behaviors and national impact.
  • 2016 Sales Results:108% to quota.
  • Leadership
  • Strategized, developed and educated key thought leaders and affiliated organizations regarding product offerings and resources; cultivated business and represented renowned brands noted globally in the hospitality industry
  • Secured all necessary elements to successfully promote corporate sponsorship branding for more than 20 events annual, raising awareness, providing great value, and increasing brand loyalty to end consumer
  • Multiple Recipient of the Marriott Hospitality Leader of the Year, exhibiting leadership, creating a positive customer experience and for exceeding execution of corporate sales objectives.
  • Instrumental in progressive coaching & developing leaders across multiple business.
  • Account Management
  • Progressively collaborated with principal organizations by demonstrating notable skills in prospecting, customer relationship management and event management.
  • Collaborative efforts with GPO, Regional Account Manager, Medical Liaison & Precision Medicine Over- laps to identify and pull through efforts for maximizing business results.

References

Available upon request

Timeline

Director of event planning

Atlanta Marriott Marquis
09.2022 - Current

Catering Sales Executive

Lilly U.S.A.
02.2020 - 01.2021

Senior Event Manager

Marriott International, Inc.
01.2018 - 02.2020

Master of Education - Educational Leadership

Northcentral University

Bachelor of Science - Human Resources

Middle Tennessee State University
  • Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) – Since 11/01/20
  • Pandemic Compliance Advisor – Since 09/01/21
Sean Ware