Conference Services Supervisor

JULIE MYERS

*************@*****.*** 832-***-**** Houston, TX 77089

Executive powerhouse with expertise in Corporate Functions, Sales, Management, Promotions, Volunteer Services, and Event Planning. Seeking dynamic opportunity for community growth and new challenges. Areas of Expertise include:

Strategic Planning & Operations

Business Development

Volunteer Services

Catering & Event Coordination

Marketing & Promotion

B2B Sales

Revenue & Profit Growth

Contract Negotiation

EMS & Microsoft Office Suite

Professional Experience

Main Event Houston, TX 2018 - 2020

EVENTS SPECIALIST

Sale events to companies, schools, private parties, and special events services of corporate parties in the Houston market. Built relationships through creative marketing and promotions. Provided end-to-end customer service from initial contact and cold calling through event execution including all banquet and catering needs. Trained, mentored and supervised a staff to ensure best practices were being used. Handled all operations and details to ensure communication between staff performance and client needs while successfully meeting all deadlines.

AIG (via CBRE) Houston, TX 2013 – 2018

CONFERENCE SERVICES AND CATERING SUPERVISOR

Serving as Conference Service Supervisor of a staff of over 30. Contract negotiations include corporate galas, local meetings, fairs, benefits, information, and public events. Serving as the vendor liaison and point of contact for all troubleshooting efforts, security entries, catering, rentals, and transportation. Business developing and managing of customer relationships, resolving complex issues while celebrating high customer retention and referrals. Directing of Volunteer Services, including scheduling, organizing, promoting, and trouble-shooting volunteers and employee family members. Key Accomplishments:

Increased revenue by over 50% annually by negotiating with vendors to minimize cost while negotiating client-specific contracts with influential industry partners to maximize profit.

Acquired key clients and increased business pipeline with over 60% new clientele annually by attending trade shows for outreach, networking and presentations.

Aramark Houston, TX 2007 - 2013

CATERING SALES MANAGER

Booked catering services of corporate parties, luncheons and banquets primarily in the Downtown Houston market. Built relationships through creative marketing and promotions. Provided end-to-end customer service from initial contact through event execution. Trained, mentored and supervised a staff of up to 30 people to ensure Aramark’s best practices were being used. Handled all operations and details to ensure communication between staff performance and client needs while successfully meeting all deadlines.

Key Accomplishments:

Exceeded Aramark’s sales quotes every year from 2007 to 2012.

Successfully executed events of up to 2000 attendees.

United States Investigation Services (USIS) Houston, TX 2000 - 2007

FEDERAL INVESTIGATIONS SPECIALIST

Performed federal investigations to government entities such as ATF, BPA, NSA, NASA, and more. Prepared government reports allowing officials to obtain security clearance.

Society of Petroleum Engineers Houston, TX 1994 - 2000

OFFICE MANAGER

Handled all member services, enrollment, minutes of board meeting, proofreading society newsletters,

Quickbooks accounting, catering, and all social and business events. Ordered all products and mailing information to all

members.

Education

Bachelor of Science Recipient

SOUTHWEST TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY San Marcos, TX

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