Manager Sales
Resume:
Monique Gilliam
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Manassas, VA 20111
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Career Objective:
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To continually enhance the development of my professional career for
the purpose of making significant contributions to the event planning
discipline; to continue my career as a successful events manager with
professional knowledge and select strengths that encompass event
execution, team leadership, communication and planning.
Planning/Execution of Event Site Selection Program Building & Execution
Strategy Contract Negotiations Strategic Partnering
Market Identification & Relationship Building
Development Registration Budget Management
Market Research, Analysis Organization
Creative Launch of New Off Site & On Site
Special Events Logistics
Education:
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Virginia Commonwealth University, 2004-2007
Degree: Bachelor of the Arts
Event Experience:
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Greater Richmond Convention Center/ Global Spectrum - Richmond, VA
July 2008-- Present, Event Manager
1. Meeting Planner and Event Planner for a variation of groups
consisting of 10-6,000 people.
1. Planning logistics and coordinating the technical aspects of an
event and executing the information.
1. Manager for all aspects of events including telecommunications,
audio/visual, food & beverage, security as well as complying with
fire regulations within the facility.
1. Work in conjunction with the Department of Sales to discuss and
prepare estimates for perspective clients.
1. Work closely with the general public to ensure quality client
satisfaction is maintained.
1. Provide responsible staff assistance to the Director of Event
Services and Assistant General Manager
1. Prepare departmental annual budget and assist in departments
estimated revenues for facility budget.
2. Ensure that contractual agreements are met
1. Event Coordinator Trainer
Greater Richmond Convention Center/ Global Spectrum- Richmond, VA
December 2007-July 2008, Event Coordinator
1. Serve as a facility representative at events
1. Provide customer retention assistance through managing group
and individual needs during events
2. Prepare written evaluations of assigned events
1. Routinely serve as Manager on Duty and perform other duties as
required
1. Superior Performance lead to promotion to Event Manager
Art Works Galleries & Studios- Richmond, VA
August 2006-April 2007, Gallery & Facility Coordinator
1. Coordinate private rental events including but not limited to
contracts, room arrangements and hosting
2. Arrange gallery tours for schools and other groups
3. Schedule volunteers to support special events
Volunteer Work
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Freedom House - Richmond, VA
November 2009 - Present, Special Events Chair
1. Currently executing 1st Annual Event in order to help gain awareness
and knowledge to Richmond's growing homelessness population.
Salary Expectations
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$45,000-55,000 annually
. Attended & Graduated from IAAM Public Facility Management School in June
2010; 25 credit hours
. Currently studying for CMP License; schedule exam date January 11th,2011
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