Travis Brookshire
Atlanta,Georgia
Summary
A highly skilled professional with a background in both hospitality and administrative fields - I bring a unique blend of expertise to my work. With a strong foundation in the hospitality industry, I possess a deep understanding of providing exceptional guest experiences and maintaining high standards of service. My broad skill set includes along with event planning, site selection, contract negotiations, coordinating logistics, managing budgets, and ensuring smooth operations
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Event Manager
Signia by Hilton Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia
08.2023 - Current
- Execute written sales agreements for large-scale and complex full-service meetings with over 500 room nights on peak
- Organize budgets, guest lists, catering and event timelines.
- Oversee all aspects of event production from conception through completion.
- Manage on-site logistics during events, such as registration set-up, audio and visual equipment setup and breakdown.
- Coordinate with vendors to ensure timely delivery of materials for events.
Manager, Global B2B Tradeshows + Events
IHG Hotels & Resorts
Atlanta, Georgia
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Oversaw the end-to-end planning and execution of global events, managing budgets ranging from $10,000 to $2,000,000
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including B2B marketing, global sales, and sustainability, to ensure seamless event experiences and alignment with company objectives
- Managed booth design, production, and logistics, along with implementing effective marketing to drive event awareness and attendee engagement across 18 brands
- Coordinated on-site event management, overseeing registration, staffing, logistics, and attendee satisfaction to ensure a positive event experience along with conducting post-event evaluations and analysis for ROI to stakeholders.
Director of Catering
The Kimpton Shane Hotel
Atlanta, Georgia
04.2022 - 09.2023
- Opened and launched new 230 guestroom luxury hotel
- Managed strategy, operations, and revenues for all hotel catering and private dining
- Sold and serviced all booked group and catering business for the hotel
- Prepared, monitored, and maintained event budgets and forecasts
Associate Director of Catering (Contractor)
The Thompson Hotel
Atlanta, Georgia
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Opened and launched brand new 201 guestroom luxury hotel
- Prepared, monitored, and maintained event budgets and forecasts
- Developed appropriate revenue/production goals for the catering team
- Sold and serviced all meetings and events booked for the hotel
Chief of Staff & Office
The MODIV Group, LLC
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Provided executive administrative support to the CEO/Owner
- Served as accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and human resources
- Assisted with project planning, client consults, and strategy development
- Developed hospitality service guidelines, along with rollout for two upscale boutique hotel properties
- Monitored assignment timelines to accomplish projects by their due dates.
TMC Coordinator
IHG Hotels & Resorts
07.2020 - 12.2020
- Assisted managing contracts/relationships with top performing global travel agencies
- Worked with Product Team to maintain the Travel Client Connection website with information regarding new hotels, hotel bookings, travel agent registration, and travel agent education
- Worked with Global Finance/Commission Services to budget/forecast over $10+ million in commissions for agencies
- Coordinated with all IHG Global hotels to ensure proper participation in the Global TMC Program
- Monitored over $2+ million in client marketing allowance for digital/printed global marketing materials.
Coordinator, Global Sales Ops & Enablement
IHG Hotels & Resorts
07.2017 - 07.2020
- Provided executive administrative support to the Vice President of Global Sales Operations and Enablement, as well as 3 other Vice Presidents, and the Senior Vice President of Global Sales
- Supported the Global Sales Operations & Enablement team as a project coordinator to assist with various projects and meetings, as well as the global sales organization
- Monitored costs of projects/events & travel to ensure accurate invoices; ensure proper payment via SAP
- Provided office management support, ensuring smooth daily operations and optimizing efficiency.
- Maintained records of customer needs and preferences.
Convention Services Manager
Loews Vanderbilt Hotel Nashville
Nashville, TN
06.2016 - 07.2017
- Exercised understanding of hotel offerings to plan, masterfully sell and detail aspects of event orchestration
- Negotiated food & beverage prices, function space, & hotel services within approved departmental booking guidelines
- Monitored group reservations and group pick-up in a hotel of 340 guestrooms
- Prepared monthly forecast for the 30-60-90 report, maintains a variance no higher than 3%
- Worked on special projects as assigned by Director of Catering & Conference Management.
Education
BBA - Business Management
Kennesaw State University
12.2009
Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Creative Direction
- Event Marketing
- Transportation and Logistics Coordination
- Team Leadership and Supervision
- Vendor Coordination
- Vendor Relationship Management
- Deadline Management
- Venue Selection
- Project and time management
- Multi-tasking
- Problem Solving
- Leadership and collaboration
- Verbal and written communication
- Public speaking
- Notary Public - State of Georgia
Timeline
Senior Event Manager
Signia by Hilton Atlanta
08.2023 - Current
Manager, Global B2B Tradeshows + Events
IHG Hotels & Resorts
10.2022 - 08.2023
Director of Catering
The Kimpton Shane Hotel
04.2022 - 09.2023
Associate Director of Catering (Contractor)
The Thompson Hotel
01.2022 - 04.2022
Chief of Staff & Office
The MODIV Group, LLC
01.2021 - 12.2021
TMC Coordinator
IHG Hotels & Resorts
07.2020 - 12.2020
Coordinator, Global Sales Ops & Enablement
IHG Hotels & Resorts
07.2017 - 07.2020
Convention Services Manager
Loews Vanderbilt Hotel Nashville
06.2016 - 07.2017
BBA - Business Management
Kennesaw State University
Similar Profiles
Tevin TylerTevin Tyler
Guest Service Manager at Signia By Hilton AtlantaGuest Service Manager at Signia By Hilton Atlanta
Tiffany TarrTiffany Tarr
Kitchen Supervisor at Signia by HiltonKitchen Supervisor at Signia by Hilton
David HowarthDavid Howarth
Assistant Director of Sales at Signia by HiltonAssistant Director of Sales at Signia by Hilton