Vera Faucheux
New Orleans,USA
Summary
SUMMARY
Highly organized and detail-driven Events & Sales Leader with extensive experience planning and executing high-impact corporate, government, and social events for groups of up to 250. Known for flawless logistics management, high-touch client service, and the ability to juggle complex programs with precision. Expert in negotiation, contracting, run-of-show creation and on-site operational leadership. Adept at working with C-level and VIP stakeholders. Thrive in fast-paced, high-autonomy environments.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
National Sales Manager
The Windsor Court
11.2018 - Current
- Since January 2024, leading market growth and client retention across the Southeast
- Lead market growth and client retention across the Midwest, West, and State of Illinois from 2018-2023
- Manage and close high-impact corporate, government, and social group business ranging from 10 to 10,000+ peak rooms.
- Drive year-over-year revenue expansion through proactive sales calls, tradeshows, and targeted prospecting.
- Cultivate strong relationships with third-party planners through consistent communication, site experiences, entertainment, and networking initiatives.
Sales Manager
Hyatt Centric French Quarter
02.2016 - 11.2018
- Booked and managed corporate and government groups ranging from 16 to 2,500 peak rooms.
- Generated new business through sales calls, conferences, and tradeshows, increasing annual performance.
- Developed innovative function-space utilization strategies to accommodate larger programs and improve hotel competitiveness.
- Created promotional concepts highlighting authentic New Orleans experiences to increase demand for the destination.
- Designed immersive site inspections featuring custom PowerPoint presentations, preset meeting rooms, décor, and curated F&B tastings.
- Completed advanced Hyatt training in selling, negotiation, and contracting; team was selected as top performer in the final business simulation competition.
Event Sales Manager
Hyatt French Quarter
07.2011 - 02.2016
- Fully restructured the hotel’s Wedding Package, introducing draping, uplighting, specialty linens, and rental partnerships to appeal to both local and destination brides.
- Increased holiday party revenue by creating themed marketing blitzes and selling complete event packages using pre-purchased décor.
- Directed planning and execution of corporate, social, and wedding events
- Managed rooming lists, menus, dietary needs, BEOs, signage, creative assets, and vendor coordination
Sales & Catering Manager
Four Points by Sheraton
11.2009 - 07.2011
- Rebuilt the 2011 sales and catering budget, transitioning from monthly selling goals to an “in the month for the month” revenue strategy using historical fiscal data.
- Conducted demographic research to design creative marketing initiatives, including boutique partnerships and hotel “15-minute vacation” campaigns.
- Drove repeat business with targeted outside sales calls to major corporate accounts.
- Achieved highest service recognition with zero client complaints.
- Analyzed competitor offerings and repositioned the hotel’s wedding package and sales strategy to strengthen competitive advantage.
- Increased sales through Knowland Board sourcing and strategic prospecting, successfully converting clients from competing properties.
Event Planning Internships
Easton Events
05.2008 - 10.2008
- Assisted in planning a $1M high-end wedding, supporting logistics, vendor coordination, and execution.
Keswick Hall, Club & Estate
11.2006 - 05.2008
- Completed internship at a five-star luxury resort, contributing to guest services, events, and hospitality operations.
Education
Bachelor's - Hotel Management
Berufsschule Zum Schützenpark
Kiel, Germany01.2006
High School Diploma -
Integrierte Gesamtschule Eckernförde
GermanySkills
Event Logistics & Operations
Contract Negotiation
Run-of-Show
Menu Planning & BEO Oversight
Site Inspections
High-Touch Client Service
Creative Problem Solutions
Detailed Oriented
Bi-lingual (mother language is German)
Timeline
National Sales Manager
The Windsor Court
11.2018 - Current
Sales Manager
Hyatt Centric French Quarter
02.2016 - 11.2018
Event Sales Manager
Hyatt French Quarter
07.2011 - 02.2016
Sales & Catering Manager
Four Points by Sheraton
11.2009 - 07.2011
Event Planning Internships
Easton Events
05.2008 - 10.2008
Keswick Hall, Club & Estate
11.2006 - 05.2008
Bachelor's - Hotel Management
Berufsschule Zum Schützenpark
High School Diploma -
Integrierte Gesamtschule Eckernförde