Alison M. Lamkin
*** ***** ******, *** **, Wakefield, MA 01880 774-***-****
acb31m@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE
As an experience Event and Meeting Planner, I wish to fine tune my skills
as a professional in the Hospitality Industry.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management, May 2010
University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH
GPA: 3.58, Deans List, Eta Sigma Delta, Hospitality Sales and Marketing
International
RELATED SKILLS
. Lodging Operations Management . Managerial Accounting
. Advanced Food and Beverage Management . International Wine
Management
. Meeting Planning Management . TIPS and Serve Safe
Certification
. Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint . Delphi Certification
RELATED EXPERIENCE
Hyatt Regency Cambridge
Convention Services Manager September
2013-Present
. Service groups with up to 300 attendees and 200 guest rooms
. Oversee program and coordinate details with outside and internal
vendors to ensure a smooth transition between functions
. Reached 102% of the budget for 2013
. Utilize upselling techniques to increase customer satisfaction while
still staying within their budget
. Increased meeting planner satisfaction survey scores by 25% in the
past 4 months
Hyatt Regency Cambridge March 2012-
September 2013
Catering Manager
. Maintained sales quota of $90,000 per month- Achieved 105% production
for Q1 2013
. Detailed menus using up-selling techniques and create meeting room
diagrams
. Reviewed client invoice to ensure accuracy
. Conducted site visits for potential and definite clients while
promoting hotel facilities and services
Hyatt Regency Boston July
2010 - March 2012
Catering Coordinator
. Managed and executed 50 events in 2011 actualizing at $171,000
. Prospected new social and corporate business for the hotel
. Detailed menus and room sets for all meetings
. Set up billing for clients and send invoices post-event
Administrative Assistant
International Office Suites, Portsmouth, NH
June 2008 - May 2010
. Receptionist for multiple businesses
. Greeted clients and direct phone calls
. Scheduled use of conference rooms
References available upon request