Angie Gill

adcg45@r.postjobfree.com

773-***-****

Key Strengths: Self starter,Strong attention to detail, Organized, Customer Service Oriented, Expert knowledge in Hospitality and Travel industry, Strong sales background, Team player, Results Driven and Proficient in all Microsoft Applications along with Concur, Quickbooks and CVent.

January 2018- Present

Senior Event & Marketing Manager

Punch Bowl Social

Responsible to hit and exceed personal and team budget goals

Answered inbound phone and online inquires

Point of Contact for corporate and social clients from start to finish

Managed events from 20-1200 guests

Created the event marketing strategy and outreach plan for the companies first tier 1 location

Responsible for developing SOPs and training material for the Event Sales team and staff

Implemented and trained staff on new SOPs and updates

Helped create location specific collateral to help drive sales inclusive of our sales deck

Created a step by step manual for POS Training for event staff on food and beverage items

Created room minimums of all private event spaces along with capacities based on comp sets

Managed the workflow of 3 Event Managers

Reported weekly, periodic and annual numbers and variances to corporate. Lead team strategy meetings

Communicated Event details with all AORs in a timely and efficient manner

Conducted site tours and tasting with clients

Point of Contact from start to finish for the execution of events

Worked with our Corporate Marketing team and PR Consultant on onsite and offsite events and activations to determine strong ROI for Event Department

Point of contact for all major associations: Choose Chicago, Chicago Chamber, MPI, WCA, WLCA, Chicago Loop Alliance, PCMA

May 2017- January 2018

CDM Media- Tech Event Consulting

Event Logistics and Client Service Manager

Negotiated and solidified venue contracts and agreements for national and international C-Suite tech summits and conferences, as well as dinners and activation events

Managed internal event budgets and expenses to maximize profit for the company

Managed Sponsor and attendee relations and logistics with regards to deliverables, presentation content, marketing materials and agenda modifications.

Communicated logistic needs to the venues to ensure a successful event

Coordinated travel, transportation, and accommodations for all parties of the events

Managed online content and updates for designated events

Responsible for design and placement of sponsor signage as well as online visibility prior and during event

Implemented strategic experiential marketing initiatives specific to event demographics to keep attendees engaged.

Responsible for the overall schedule and flow of the events

Responsible for post event reporting to upper management as well as Sponsor companies.

Onsite lead for all designated events

September 2016- May 2017

Element Collective Restaurant Group

Senior Event Manager

Sold & executed events ranging from 20 to 800 people throughout 4 event venues concepts in Chicago

Developed an annual Marketing plan for each specific venue to increase visibility and sales throughout different market segments.

Vetted and secured offsite opportunities that would strategically have the best ROI for the company

Responsible for weekly & annual budgets inclusive of projections, labor and food cost

Negotiated contract terms, and partnerships with third party vendors.

Worked with GM & Chef of each venue on menu development to maximize revenue.

Conducted weekly walkthroughs and event meetings to prepare managers and staff for current and upcoming events as well as post- event recap.

Kept current with area competition and the hospitality industry to stay competitive within the event market.

December 2015- September 2016

Richard Sandoval Group- Latinicity Chicago

Senior Events Sales Manager

Executed and planned corporate and social events ranging from 50 to 2000 people

Responsible for meeting/ exceeding the annual Event Department budget of 1.5 million

Built relationships with prospective clients to bring new business/ repeat business into the venue

Key point of contact for clients to thoroughly communicate their event expectations to the front of house

Worked in conjunction with the Marketing Manager to implement activations geared towards increasing private event sales and visibility within & outside the venue.

Communicated all aspects of upcoming events in writing and verbal format to all departments to have clear communication

Responsible for forecasting and reporting weekly and fiscal period sales

Point person for offsite tradeshows and catering

Worked with Director of the Events with regards to menu development, space minimums, and fiscal year budget as a new venue.

March 2010- December 2015

Pinstripes-Northbrook, Pinstripes-Edina MN & Pinstripes Oak Brook

Senior Events & Marketing Sales Manager

Responsible for a 4 million revenue goal in corporate and social events up to 1000 ppl.

Managed a team of 3 event managers

Responsible for meeting individual sales goal (Brought in over 5.5 million in individual sales throughout 5 years) and supervised the Event Department Team budget and goals

Worked closely with clients to ensure the best execution of event logistics and budget management

Maintained through communication with clients from start to finish to guarantee the best customer service and attention to detail.

Cultivated relationships with corporate and social clients in order to promote repeat and referral business.

Maintained third party vendor relationships in order to produce the most innovative and effective event for the client.

Produced and distributed event details in an organized and timely manner so that clients expectations and needs were clearly communicated to event staff

Developed and implemented innovative marketing programs and activations in order to increase event sales.

Education

2005 – May 2007 Columbia College

2003 – 2004 Loyola University, New Orleans

1999 – 2003 Regina Dominican High School, Wilmette, Illinois

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