Carmen N. Dobson
Burtonsville, Maryland
Phone: 240-***-****
***********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position that will allow me to fully utilize my event planning, sales skills and experience in
a stable and growing company.
March 2008-Present-Event Planner, Martin s Caterers, Upper Marlboro, Maryland
. Sell and detail weddings and commercial events
. Create proposals for clients whom are interested in events with Catering company
. Responsible for all aspects of planning meeting & special event for commercial and private clients.
. Check in all personal items for each event
. Collect deposits and final balance for all groups
. Assist clients with choosing a menu for all events
. Working with clients for rebook business
March 2003-September 2007- Sales Event Manager, Tour & Travel, Business &Social Civic Markets, Spirit
Cruises, Washington DC
. Up-sell to customer who already have cruises booked
. Conducts site visits with current or prospective clients as required
. Converts potential prospects from in-bound sales calls from both new and existing customers using effective
closing techniques.
. Coordinates all components of a cruise including tickets, bar packages, photo packages and other special event
orders.
. Outside sales calls for potential client for groups of 20 or more for lunch, dinner and special event cruises
. Create menus for guest with special diet or allergy needs
. Weekly sales calls of 150 clients
. Promoting the lunch and dinner cruises
. Manage a team of staff on selected cruises
March 2002-April 2003- Sales Coordinator Banquet Manager, Woodfin Suites Hotel, Rockville, Maryland
. Updated and revised inventory lists for the hotel banquet and meeting space
. Coordinated and managed the banquet department of the hotel.
. Conduct weekly Banquet Event Order meetings
. Conducts site visits with current or prospective clients as required
. Converts potential prospects from in-bound sales calls from both new and existing customers using effective
closing techniques.
. Coordinates all components of special event dealing with banquets and meetings.
. Create menus for different groups of guest for all functions
. Prepare sales proposals and contracts for clients for the group sales & banquet department
. Managed a team of banquet set up staff
. Marketing hotel events with in the Montgomery County
Education:
Montgomery College, Rockville, Maryland - 2 years study in Business Management
At Home Professionals-18 month course in Event Management/Event Planning