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Shirelle Ferrell-Knight

Las Vegas,NV

Summary

Throughout my career, cultivating effective communication has been the focus. Whether it be with prospective guests in a resort contact center setting or through eye-catching direct marketing or social media campaigns, I've always worked to ensure that companies are on-brand with their message.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Campaign Operations Specialist

MGM Resorts International
09.2022 - Current
  • Responsible for ensuring campaigns accurately market the MGM Resorts International brand
  • Provided channel management with the required information to execute campaigns and ensure campaign information is accomplished and met quality standards
  • Analyzed campaign performance and recommended and implemented strategic changes to improve MGM's marketing efforts
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to deadlines and budget constraints.
  • Analyzed data to identify trends and make informed decisions, driving continuous improvement in operations.

Sales Specialist

MGM Resorts International
09.2021 - 09.2022
  • Represented MGM brand to prospective hotel guests inquiring about hotel accommodations and attractions
  • Generated revenue for core MGM properties by securing hotel reservations and cross-selling property amenities and restaurants
  • Communicated with on-property staff to ensure that guest stays met MGM standards

Marketing Programs Specialist/ Promotions Coordinator

Suncoast Hotel & Casino
11.2016 - 03.2020

Worked in conjunction with on-property and corporate marketing teams to coordinate collateral for monthly casino promotions

  • Analyzed casino events with Director to measure success of programs
  • Created content and monitored social media forums to market property's gaming, dining, and entertainment offerings
  • Produced standard responses to be used in all marketing guest correspondence. Successful communication resulted in resort remaining within the top 30 properties listed on TripAdvisor.com
  • Improved customer satisfaction rates through proactive problem-solving and efficient complaint resolution.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals on time and within budget.

Reservations Specialist

SLS Las Vegas
03.2014 - 11.2016
  • Represented SLS brand to prospective guests through clear and professional communication
  • Accurately billed guests for their vacations and refunded/comped necessary transactions
  • Created reservations for hotel rooms as well as property amenities such as dining, spa service, and casino/nightlife events
  • Answered all guest inquiries while maintaining current knowledge/familiarity of hotel services/features and local attractions

Education

Associates - Humanities

San Diego City College
San Diego, CA

Bachelor's - eSociety & Public Relations

University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Master of Arts - Marketing

West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV
06.2027

Skills

  • Troubleshooting
  • Social media management
  • Marketing
  • Project Management
  • Process documentation

Timeline

Campaign Operations Specialist

MGM Resorts International
09.2022 - Current

Sales Specialist

MGM Resorts International
09.2021 - 09.2022

Marketing Programs Specialist/ Promotions Coordinator

Suncoast Hotel & Casino
11.2016 - 03.2020

Reservations Specialist

SLS Las Vegas
03.2014 - 11.2016

Associates - Humanities

San Diego City College

Bachelor's - eSociety & Public Relations

University of Arizona

Master of Arts - Marketing

West Virginia University
Shirelle Ferrell-Knight