STACEY BETHEL

Sea Rocks, Island Harbor l Anguilla, BWI l 264-***-**** l aczjxi@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SALES

ZEMI BEACH HOUSE RESORT & SPA SALES & EVENTS MANAGER

(2016 – 2017) SHOAL BAY, ANGUILLA

§ Worked closely with all departments: Housekeeping, Accounting, Guest Services, Front Desk, Purchasing, Food & Beverage, General and Resort Manager

§ Primarily responsible for interacting and maintaining good relations with Tour Operators, DMC, Meeting Planners and Group contacts

§ Prepared regular reporting detailing Sales efforts, attained results and lost business

§ Prepared and created presentations highlighting the resort for advertising, corporate conferences and seminars

§ Attended trade shows

§ Received and processed Group leads through CVent, Preferred, Lanyon/Starcite, Hotel Planner

§ Followed-up on all Group Leads

§ Processed Group Contracts (Nissan Canada, Sanofi-aventis, Speedrack, Hubbard, Box, Inc.)

§ Monitored monthly occupancy to ensure that contracted blocks are used and sold to capacity

§ Continually provided excellent guest service to ensure repeat guests business

§ Maintained and developed key accounts and prospects

§ Responded to all guest inquiries in a professional and timely manner

§ Identified and resolved problems in a suitable manner and develop alternative solutions

§ Conducted Site Inspections

§ Created e-blast of hotel promotions and send to Tour Operators

§ Planned and executed events such as weddings, group dinners, group events, special resort events and excursions

§ Worked closely with Event vendors (Black Orchid, Couture Concepts, AVR Services, BEP Services, Titanium Sound, Hi-Tek)

§ Created and Managed event budgets

§ Produced high quality events

WEICHERT REALTORS REAL ESTATE AGENT (2009 -2013) GLEN ROCK, NEW JERSEY

§ Assisted sellers and buyers in marketing and purchasing property

§ Assessed clients’ needs and financials abilities to propose solutions

§ Negotiated with other Realtors/Brokers on client’s behalf, consulted clients on market conditions, prices, mortgages, legal requirements and related matters

§ Performed comparative market analysis to ascertain properties’ value

§ Conducted open houses by displaying and marketing real property to possible buyers

§ Prepared paperwork such as contracts, leases, deeds and closing statements

§ Maintained and updated listings of available properties

§ Worked closely with brokers, realtors, appraisers, escrow companies, lenders, contractors and home inspectors

§ Promoted sales through advertisements, open houses and listing services

§ Attended training and short courses to remain knowledgeable about real estate markets and best practices

ADMINISTRATIVE

BERNSTEIN LITOWITZ BERGER & GROSSMANN LLP

Executive Assistant (2005 – 2015) NEW YORK

§ Produced information by transcribing, formatting, inputting, editing, retrieving, copying, and transmitting text, data, and graphics

§ Worked with paralegals and associates to coordinate case preparation.

§ Drafted letters and documents

§ Organized client conferences, and attorney meetings; scheduled couriers, court reporters, expert witnesses, and other special functions; coordinated preparation of charts, graphs, and other courtroom visuals; prepared expense reports.

§ Maintained attorney calendar by planning and scheduling conferences, teleconferences, dispositions, and travel; recorded and monitored court appearance dates, pleadings, and filing requirements; monitored evidence-gathering

§ Handled attorney billable time and reimbursable expenses; prepared invoices; tracked payments.

§ Maintained client confidence by keeping client/attorney information confidential.

§ Developed and utilized filing and retrieval systems; recorded meeting discussions; maintained transcripts

MORVILLO ABRAMOWITZ GRAND IASON & ANELLO PC

Executive Assistant (2000 – 2005) NEW YORK

§ Produced information by transcribing, formatting, inputting, editing, retrieving, copying, and transmitting text, data, and graphics

§ Worked with paralegals and associates to coordinate case preparation.

§ Drafted letters and documents

§ Organized client conferences, and attorney meetings; scheduled couriers, court reporters, expert witnesses, and other special functions; coordinated preparation of charts, graphs, and other courtroom visuals; prepared expense reports.

§ Maintained attorney calendar by planning and scheduling conferences, teleconferences, dispositions, and travel; recorded and monitored court appearance dates, pleadings, and filing requirements; monitored evidence-gathering

§ Handled attorney billable time and reimbursable expenses; prepared invoices; tracked payments.

§ Maintained client confidence by keeping client/attorney information confidential.

§ Developed and utilized filing and retrieval systems; recorded meeting discussions; maintained transcripts

EVENT PLANNING

BERNSTEIN LITOWITZ BERGER & GROSSMANN

Executive Event Planner (2005 – 2015) New York

§ Planned and executed Firms’ annual Spring and Christmas Party, annual attorney retreat and out-of-state attorney meeting

§ Conducted site visits

§ Oversaw menu selections, décor and staffing requirements

§ Responsible for hiring vendors

§ Managed all aspects of events

TRIPLE THE FOCUS E-MAGAZINE

EDITOR IN CHIEF (2011 – 2015) NEW YORK

§ Planned and executed monthly brunch, mixers and annual fashion show

§ Researched and booked celebrity speaker/host

§ Created event sponsorship proposals

§ Managed Media/Guest list

§ Oversaw invitation design and printing

§ Site visit, recommendations and bookings

§ Responsible for menu selections and hiring of vendors

VICRAE INC. AND DESTINE MEDIA

EVENT PLANNER (2007 – 2011) NEW YORK

§ Planned and executed artist showcase (Third World Band, Ky-mani Marley, I-Octane, Konshens, Delus, British Dependency etc.)

§ Planned and executed International and Domestic Tours

§ Handled media invitations, design, printing and distribution of flyers

§ Researched and booked event space

§ Assisted with scheduling sound check, set list and arrival of artists

§ Managed guest and media list

§ Created media run to promote event

§ Oversaw all aspects of events

MARKETING

TRIPLE the FOCUS E-MAGAZINE

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF (2011 – 2015) NEW YORK

§ Edited Monthly issue of Magazine

§ Oversaw and advised on layout, design and content

§ Developed marketing and branding programs

§ Managed all marketing and public relations functions

§ Oversaw 15-member team including college interns

§ Directed PR, media relations, branding, advertising, sales and content

§ Oversaw overall daily management of the Magazine

§ Attended and/or facilitated coverage of various events such as Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, Tribeca Film Festival, Caribbean Tourism Organization Week and Press Trips throughout the Caribbean

§ Created yearly editorial calendar

§ Created and/or oversaw the design of all promotional materials such as Electronic Press Kit, Brochure, Ad package, Event proposal, Event invites, flyers, slide show

§ Planned and executed all promotional events

§ Created “Ladies Who Brunch” an empowerment series that was featured on WPIX11

§ Created fashion showcase “Lights, Camera, Fashion” featuring collections of Caribbean designers

Selected Accomplishments:

§ Expanded readership from 0 to over 3.2 million globally in 2 years

§ Visibility in Canada, Europe, Africa, Asia, the Caribbean and North and South America

§ Identified opportunities that have led to corporate sponsorships (Bartenura, Red Bull, Cocotique, Voga)

§ Secured covers to include: Actors Elise Neal, Richard Brooks, LEON and Michael Jai White; Reality TV Stars Brandi Maxiell, Cynthia Bailey, Peter Thomas and Africa Miranda; Musicians Konshens, I-Octane, Ziggy Marley, Wyclef Jean, Lady Saw, Cecile, Bunji Garlin, Fay-ann Lyons, Allison Hinds and Shaggy; Models Yendi Phillipps, Kaci Fennell, Stacey McKenzie and Sky Nicole Grey and Athlete Asafa Powell

§ Researched new product possibilities for collaboration

§ Created web and social media content, workshops and empowerment brunch

§ Performed ongoing customer/market research and demographic profiling to identify and capitalize on brand needs.

§ Produced EPK and Ad Packet that demonstrates key marketing analytics and demographics for use in sales presentations

VICRAE INC. & DESTINE MEDIA

PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGER (2007 – 2011) NEW YORK

§ Drafted press releases

§ Created Artist EPK

§ Wrote Artist Bio and assisted with bookings

§ Serviced all media (Television, Print and Radio) with artist singles/videos/albums

§ Advised on branding and promotions

§ Created social media presence on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter with a combined total of over 30 million likes/views

Artist Roster (Including but not limited to)

Third World Band, Shaggy, Actor, Leon, I-Octane, British Dependency, Konshens, Jadine, Ce’Cile, Ky-Mani Marley, Christopher Martin, Beenie Man, Mavado

SKILLS

o ProLaw

o Excel

o CompareRite

o PowerPoint

o Issuu

o Outlook

o Adobe

o Agilysis

o MLS (Multiple Listing Service)

o Word

o Publisher

o Constant Contact

EDUCATION

JOHN JAY COLLEGE OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE

NEW YORK, NY Bachelor of Science

HACKENSACK HIGH SCHOOL

Hackensack, NJ High School Diploma

KOVATS REAL ESTATE SCHOOL

HACKENSACK, NJ Real Estate Agent Certification Program

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCE(S) NOTED BELOW

Ms. Jean Dyer, Attorney At Law Keithley Lake +1-264-***-****

Mr. Paulo Paias, General Manager Zemi Beach House Resort & Spa +1-264-***-****

Mr. Chad Johnson, Attorney At Law Quinn Emanuel Et. Al. +1-917-***-****

Ms. Alsion Roach, Director of Finance Greylock Capital Mgmt LLC +1-212-***-****

Victor E. Lewis, CEO VICRAE, Inc. +1-347-***-****

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