Fashion

Event planning

A vibrant, talented, and enthusiastic communications graduate from the University of Colorado, Boulder who will bring multiple years of experience in the following industries: hospitality, sales, event coordination, and retail.

•	Organized pre-opening setup, implementation of reservation system, revenue strategy planning, creation of marketing tools, development of banquet menu, and building social media presence.
•	Developed key relationships and secured preferred hotel status with more than 85 local businesses to produce more than $1.5 million in business
travel revenue in 2019.
•	Actualized over $3 million in total room revenue in 2019.
•	Executed 200+ corporate and social events, which produced over $700,000 in catering revenue, and $1 million in group room revenue.
•	Managed sales and catering process from lead generation, contract signing, and day-of catering services.
•	Lead trainer for reservation systems Opera and SynXis, providing on-going assistance to the Front Office, Sales, Food/Beverage, and Accounting
teams.
•	Created and managed The Woods' (restaurant located in The Source Hotel) social media accounts with more than 1k followers, arranged all photo
shoots, and brand imaging.
•	Led and managed all day-to-day tasks related to the corporate sales function with a focus on building long-term, value-based group customer
relationships that enable achievements of property sales objectives.
•	Built and maintained strong relationships and communication with clients to ensure satisfaction through the entire event process including pre/post
event meetings.

Sales & Events Manager

•	Worked directly with the client to set expectations and to ensure all needs are met prior to the event.
•	Checked daily banquet event orders and event lists and verified changes.
•	Served as a liaison between clients and all departments to ensure a successful program.
•	Handled any unexpected needs or requests by the client and communicated any and all changes made by the client to proper departments, including
Conference Managers.
•	Checked meeting rooms and ensured that all signage is correct and in appropriate locations.
•	Double checked banquet event orders for proper room set up, AV set up and called the appropriate department to make corrections as needed.
•	Inspected property for any potential safety risks or untidiness.
•	Assisted sales team with banquet event orders, event coordination and room turnovers.
•	Created event signage, banquet menus and weekly newsletters.
•	Assisted guests with shipping and printing in the business center.
•	Coordinated deliveries from the mail room in an expeditious and timely manner.

Conference Concierge

•	Completed each transaction in a quick and efficient manner.
•	Greeted each customer and assisted with questions, needs and purchases.
•	Styled for social media accounts, website and blog photo shoots including the July 2014 - SOL SUMMER LOOKBOOK.
•	Prepared physical inventory counts and setup merchandise on the sales floor.

Sales Associate

•	Styled visual window displays daily.
•	Provided manager support by assisting in physical inventory counts and organizing the merchandise as needed.
•	Created a sales environment that enhanced the buying experience by engaging with customers and completing each transaction in a quick and efficient manner.

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Gabriella Lee

University of Colorado