Haleta R. Holmes

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Cincinnati, OH 45244

513-***-****

abhvls@r.postjobfree.com

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CONVENTION SERVICE MANAGER

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Objective To re-enter the Hospitality Industry and join an organization where my past experience

will be an asset to the overall success of the Hotel.

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Profile - More than 18 years’ experience in Hotel Industry

- Event Planning, Conference/Meeting planning and Meeting planning for large and small scale

- Possess solid computer skills

- Ability to multi-task

- Demonstrate excellent customer service

- Ability to effectively communicate with guest in a friendly positive manner

- Very detailed oriented

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Employment Medical Massage Therapist 1995-Present

Specific duties and achievements listed separately on page 4 & 5

Rueben H. Donnelley/Cincinnati Bell Directory, Cincinnati OH 1992-1995

Account Executive

- Responsible for new business development

- Targeted desired markets and designed individual advertisements

From art work to appropriate copy points.

The Cincinnatian Hotel, Cincinnati, OH 1989-1991

(147-room luxury hotel complex with Mobil four star rating)

Director of Sales

Directed and coordinated all facets of sales and marketing for both transient

and group rooms with concentration on specific markets to include

entertainment groups, film industries and major corporations. Trained,

motivated, supervised and evaluated the efforts of 3 Sales Managers.

Conducted bi-monthly revenue forecasts. Developed annual budgets for

Rooms Division.

The Westin Hotel, Cincinnati, OH 1988-1989

(448- room upscale hotel)

National Sales Manager

- Increased group sales by $400,500 with five months

- Achieved (projected) group sales of $335,300 over budget prior to departure

- Developed a Manager Profile for use in training and continuing education

Sales Manager (Smerf Market)

- By year-end 1988, exceeded pre-booking goals for 1989, 1990 and 1991

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Employment Continued

The Omni Netherland Plaza, Cincinnati, OH 1986-1988

(650 room upscale hotel)

ESP/Corporate Sales Manager

Aggressively solicited corporate transient business to major corporations

throughout both the Cincinnati/Tri-State area and New York.

- Exceeded annual quota by more than $227,300 (1987)

- Exceeded quota for ESP transient corporate business by $16,200 within

The first six months of 1988 (after quota was increased 40%)

Arthur Andersen & Company, Cincinnati, OH 1984-1986

Executive Secretary

Provided comprehensive administrative and clerical support to

1 partner and 5 managers

Frenchman’s Reef Beach Resort, St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands 1981-1984

(450 room beach resort)

Convention Services Manager

- Conducted property tours

- Developed detailed convention agreements to ensure all details

were carried out to the clients specifications including but not limited to

• Menus

• Room set-up

• Audio-visual

• Entertainment

• Group outings

- Communicated group needs to appropriate departments to execute

all details desired by the client

- Traveled to Puerto Rico to promote facilities and services

Embassy Row Hotel, Washington DC 1979-1981

(203 Room Preferred Hotel)

Banquet Manager

- Conducted property tours

- Met with meeting planners and developed meeting

and banquet needs

- Developed detailed contracts to re-cap the client needs

- Communicated all client needs to appropriate departments through

Written and verbal communication

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Employment Continued

Holiday Inn San Rafael, San Rafael, CA 1977-1979

(144 room hotel)

Banquet Manager

Holiday Inn Fairfield, Fairfield, CA 1974-1977

(154 room hotel)

Held various positions while attending high school and

College. Positions held include; Bus Girl, Waitress, Hostess,

Bar Back, Front Desk Clerk, Banquet Waitress, Auditor.

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Education Associate Degree in Social Science (Psychology) (Sep 1975- Jun 1977)

Solano Community College, Fairfield, CA

GPA 3.8

Limited Branch Medical License/Medical Massage (Feb 1995 – Dec 1996)

SHI Medical Massage School, Lebanon, OH

Nail Technician (Sep 2009 – Nov 2009)

Eastern Hills Academy, Cincinnati, OH

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2002 Received 2 certificates of commendation from the 82 nd Airborne/504th stationed at

Awards Received

Kandahar Afghanistan

2006 Humanitarian Award from Ohio Chapter of the American Massage Therapy Assn

2007 National Humanitarian Award from National American Massage Therapy Assn

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Volunteer Service

Three deployments to Ground Zero (9/11 aftermath)

Two deployments to Biloxi (Hurricane Katrina aftermath)

Ohio Military Reserves - 3 years Rank of Chief Warrant Officer (CW2)

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CERT (Citizen Emergency Response Team)

Attachment

Job Description and achievements as a Licensed Massage Therapist

1995 to Present

Massage Therapist/Nail Technician (July 2010 to present)

Avalon Salon and Day Spa, Hyde Park, OH

Provide Thrapeutic Massage, Manicures and Pedicures to high-end Clientele

Massage Therapist/ Nail Technician (Nov 2009 – July 2010)

Valenti Salon & Day Spa, Mariemont, OH

Provide Therapeutic Massage, Manicures and Pedicures to high-end Clientele

Adjunct Faculty (Mar 2004 – Jun 2010)

SHI Medical Massage School, Lebanon, OH

Duties:

• Created a classroom environment that is conducive to student learning

• Used adult learning and latest instructional methods

• Developed and/or updated course syllabi

• Recommended teaching materials, including textbooks, training aids, etc.

• Recognized and responded effectively to different learning abilities of individual students

• Developed and administered classroom assignments that are relevant, fair and professional

• Developed and administered tests that are relevant, fair and professional

• Recorded and reported student grades to the Registrar within 24 hours of completion

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Student Relations. Served as a mentor, developed and maintained positive and professional relationships with

students in order to monitor and resolve students’ concerns.

Duties:

Made myself available, approachable and made time for students inside and outside the classroom to address

any concerns they may have. Encouraged, advised and worked with students to ensure they understand

difficult subject matter, complete assignments and properly prepare for tests. Related personal, interpersonal

and vocational problems and solutions that arise in the classroom to on-the-job realities. Worked closely

with Student Services and other functional areas to direct students to appropriate resources to resolve personal

and academic issues

Director of Admissions (Oct 2007 – Sep 2009)

SHI Medical Massage School, Lebanon, OH

Marketed, Recruited and Enrolled students into the Massage Program, and Developed Advertising budget

Responsibilities as Licensed Massage Therapist Continued

Director of Placement (Oct 2005 – Sep 2009)

SHI Medical Massage School, Lebanon, OH

• Worked with various industries who were interested in hiring Licensed Massage Therapist

• Assisted graduates in resume writing, cover letters and how to negotiate contracts

Adjunct Faculty (Aug 2004 – Dec 2004)

Gateway Community College, Edgewood, KY

Substituted for lead instructor in teaching 1st quarter of Massage Therapy Program

Adjunct Faculty (Feb 2004 – July 2004)

Butler Technical and Career Development School, West Chester, OH

Instructor of Medical Terminology to Students of Nursing and Massage Therapy

Adjunct Faculty (Mar 1999 – Jan 2003)

Cincinnati School of Medical Massage, Blue Ash, OH

Instruct Adults in the Art of Massage (clinical and lab) and prepare them to sit for the

Ohio State Medical Board examination (Please refer to duties under Adjunct Faculty for SHI for outlined of

Duties)

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Owner /Operator (Jan 1997 to Present)

Haleta’s Holistic Massage, Cincinnati OH

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