Lauren Lane
Raleigh, N.C. 27612
***********@****.***
Objective
To obtain a challenging position in marketing, sales and/or event planning that will utilize my extensive knowledge and experience.
Employment History
Private Dining and Special Events Manager
2010-Present
Big Steaks Management, Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Cary, N.C.
Responsible for planning private corporate dinner meetings; lunch and learns, rehearsal dinners, wedding receptions, brunches, breakfasts and holiday events as well as golf tournaments.
Meeting and exceeding sales budget for 5 years; maintaining status of being in the top 10 in sales nationally.
Responsible for having excellent oral and written communication skills in dealing with hosts, guests and staff. Extensive wine knowledge.
Proficient in Triple Seat catering software and all Microsoft programs.
Excellent social skills in dealings with all guests and hosts as well as front and back of the house employees.
Senior Sales Manager
1997-2006 Haas Publishing, Raleigh, N.C.
Sales and customer service to all multi-family and new construction housing communities in the Triangle area.
Photographer for all accounts and implementation of new internet site.
Recipient of the Triangle Apartment Association’s 1999 Associate of the Year.
Marketing Representative
1993-1997 Aaron Rents and Sells Office, Raleigh, N.C.
Sales and rental of office furniture to new and established businesses.
Obtained new accounts through established connections in the Triangle area.
Sales Representative
1985-1993 Spectator Publications Raleigh, N.C.
Responsible for selling display advertising space to assigned territory accounts
Sold new accounts and assisted on organizing and planning advertising campaigns.
Education
1979-1981 St. Mary’s College, Raleigh, N.C.
Liberal Arts degree
1981-1983 UNC-Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, N.C.
Journalism
References available upon request