Event Management
Resume:
Danielle F. Johnson, CMP
*** ******** *****, ** #*** Washington, DC 20018
adj1ul@r.postjobfree.com
Objective:
I have gained extensive experience in the hospitality industry. I am a positive and highly focused individual with a background in events and sales. Through these experiences, I have gained the ability to strengthen my skills within event production, database management, and client relationships. Work Experience:
March 2020
District Winery
Assistant Director of Events
District Winery is a premiere venue in Washington DC which includes a Tasting Bar, working winery, as well as restaurants. The sister property is located in New York City and called Brooklyn Winery. March 2018 – February 2020
PRA, Washington DC
Senior Event Producer
PRA is a privately owned Destination Management Company headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. It is currently the largest DMC in the country.
Prepares all event documentation by coordinating details and history of each program with National Sales Manager and Senior Experience Designer. Works with client to create each event which includes F&B, Setup, Design, and Transportation in various venues throughout the Washington DC Metro Area. Creates and distributes Production Schedules detailing the specifications of each event to clients, guide staff, and suppliers. Works with suppliers to coordinate all services needed, contracts, site visits, and coordinates the load in and load out for each vendor. Identifies opportunities to maximize revenue by up-selling. Creates and organizes manifests for each program requiring Transportation which includes the coordination of group arrivals and departures. Manages guide staff and tour guides scheduling, time cards, and the onboarding of all new staff. Prepares event close outs, post-cons, and final billing for each program.
April 2017- December 2017
International Monetary Fund (Trade Center Management Association), Washington DC Senior Event Planning Manager
Trade Center Management Associates is a private owned company contracted through the International Monetary Fund to provide the execution of all meetings and events on the property. The International Monetary Fund is an organization that works towards economic growth, reduce poverty around the world, and creating global monetary cooperation in 189 countries.
Manage IMF meeting spaces used to host internal events, conferences, meetings, and exhibits. Manage Ungerboeck Software to create event orders, meeting bookings, internal scheduling and all inventory used for setups. Create initiatives to strengthen the relationships between clients and event services. Meet with internal clients to propose new ideas regarding décor, themes, and menus to create unique experiences within the building. September 2014- April 2017
Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center (Trade Center Management Association), Washington DC
Senior Event Planning Manager
Trade Center Management Associates is a private owned company contracted through the Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center to provide the execution of all events on the property. Manage 62,000 square feet of meeting space used to host conferences, meetings, exhibits, galas, weddings, and fundraisers. Visual One (database which creates sales contracts, banquet event orders, and maintains venue space) administrator. Manage, update, and maintain the Preferred Vendors List as well as relationships between vendors and the venue. Review all Managers and Coordinators paperwork (Banquet Event Orders, Diagrams, Tasting Notes) for distribution throughout departments. Create programs and initiatives for the Event Planning department to further the success of the sales department and company. SOCIAL TABLES (database which composes and creates diagrams of all contracted space) administrator.
February 2008 – September 2014
Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center (Trade Center Management Association), Washington DC
Event Planning Manager
Trade Center Management Associates is a private owned company contracted through the Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center to provide the execution of all events on the property. Manage 62,000 square feet of meeting space used to host conferences, meetings, exhibits, galas, weddings, and fundraisers. Coordinate all aspects of events including food and beverage menu planning, room setups requirements, audio visual requests, security, and other ancillary needs. Operate as liaison between clients and venue’s operational departments to ensure all events comply with all rules and regulations of a federal facility. Assist client in meeting budgetary goals. Provide estimate of charges before event, ensuring that the client meets contractual food and beverage obligations. Ensure compliance with Trade Center Management Associate’s standard operating procedures to maintain brand integrity.
March 2006 – February 2008
Omni Shoreham Hotel, Washington DC
Convention Services Manager
Omni Hotels is a privately owned company operating 38 luxury hotels and resorts throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Responsible for managing 100,000 square feet of meeting and exhibition space, along with room blocks, for an 834 room, 4-diamond convention hotel. Serves as the primary liaison between clients and operational departments. Configures programs from clients to fit the meeting space, maximizes the selling potential of the hotel, monitors and revises group room blocks and pickup to maximize hotel room inventory. Communicates requirements of clients to all hotel departments through convention resumes, Banquet Event Orders, and pre-convention meetings with clients. Forecasts banquet food and beverage revenues for respective groups, and increases food and beverage revenue through up selling.
Education:
Hampton University, Hampton, VA–(1996-2000)
Bachelor’s of Art Degree in Mass Media Communications/Advertising Certifications:
Certified Meeting Professional (CMP), Convention Industry Council (2014- Present) Awards:
TCMA Employee of the Third Quarter, 2010
Organizations:
National Association of Catering and Events NACE), DC CHAPTER, Board Member: Communications Chair (2013- Present)
Computer Skills:
Windows 98- XP, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook & Power point, Ungerboeck, VISUAL ONE, Meetings Matrix, Social Tables, DELPHI, Salesforce
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