Wendy Klein: in Denver
Wendy Klein
Denver | United States
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Rialto Cafe/Concept Restaurants
Director of Sales and Catering | 11/2015 - 08/2020
? Increased sales and service targets in five of the Concept Restaurants and 3200 square feet of meeting space in the adjacent Courtyard by Marriott Denver Downtown.
? Managed and cultivated a multifaceted team in a fast paced environment, booking, organizing and executing exceptional meetings and special events.
? Launched processes for sales, bookings and event execution in the four sister properties.
? Leveraged interpersonal communication skills and product knowledge to pursue and secure new client relationships.
? Assessed each location's individual and team performance, focusing on trends to determine the best methods for improvement.
? Liaised with sales, marketing and management teams to develop solutions and meet revenue projections.
The Palm Restaurant
Sales and Marketing Manager | 08/2003 - 06/2015
? Produced over $1 million in private events, annually.
? Partnered with the clients on all logistical details.
? Orchestrated staffing and execution of all private and public events.
? Ignited key markets and developed relationships to generate core business for new and existing accounts.
? Conceptualized and implemented marketing strategies on a local and national level.
? Acted as an educator, coach and mentor for newly hired Sales and Marketing Managers.
The Metropolitan Club
Private Events Director | 09/2001 - 09/2002
? Booked, coordinated and executed logistics for over 500 meetings, conferences and events per year.
? Boosted private event revenue over to 62% of budgeted goals.
? Assembled and designed all marketing and promotional materials.
? Guided staffing and execution for all meetings, conferences and events.
Education history
Eastern Illinois University
Bachelor of Science | 1999 - Present
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