Areas of expertise:
Sharp problem solver
Strong Work Ethic
Business development
Obtaining Yearly Sales Goals
Branding and social media
Strong negotiation tactics
Client relations management
Account development and growth
Foster and Leverage Relationships Quickly
Experience
Sales Director
Root Cellar Catering Co.
March 2017-Present
Grew sales by 233% FY 2018 and 58% FY 2019
Increased sales revenue from $126,000 to $667,000 in two years
Curated and coordinated sales for culinary event experiences
Established and created client relations by attending networking events and sourcing new potential clients.
Strong virtual experience including social media, managed marketing, and live cooking demos
Venue & Hotel Associate Director
Cypress Falls Lodge & Event Center
May 2013-March 2017
Led and supervised daily operations at venue and hotel
Redefined organizational structure
Doubled venue sales annually
Implemented new profit markets
Established new marketing and sales tactics such as open houses and styled shoots
Events & Production Intern
Madison Square Conservancy
May 2012-August 2012
Prepared and managed concert series operations
Designed branded marketing materials for upcoming events
Managed social media accounts including, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
Curated daily blog posts
Kept records and bookkeeping for company merchandise
Education
Bachelors of Arts in Communication Studies, Texas State University, December 2011
Achievements and volunteer work
Vice President of Communications for the ILEA Austin Chapter July 2020-Present (International Live Events Association)
Junior League of Austin - Provisional Year - June 2020 -Present
Director of Communications for the ILEA Austin Chapter 2019-2020
Communications Committee Member of ILEA Austin Chapter 2018-2019
“Rising Star” Recipient for ILEA Austin Chapter 2018-2019
Member of NACE Austin Chapter 2018-2019 (National Association of Catering and Events)
Associate Festival Director for Red, White, and Blues on the Falls 2016-2017
References available upon request