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