Shannon Sherrod

Experienced Sales and Catering Professional

Norman, OK 73069

adt7f6@r.postjobfree.com

+1-405-***-****

Utilize my professional experience in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry. Specializing in Sales, Marketing and Catering.

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Senior Sales Manager - Marriott Conference Center

NCED, Conference Center and Hotel at NCED, Aramark - Norman, OK February 2018 to May 2020

Senior Sales Manager

NCED, Conference Center and Hotel at NCED, Aramark - Norman, OK January 2018 to May 2020

• Responsible for booking group rooms, meetings and conferences. Creating and maintaining business relationships in the Association, Government/Military + Sports Markets. Generate new business through social networking, direct solicitation efforts and proactive sales efforts. Exceeded my booking goals, acted as Director of Sales + Marketing in absence of DOSM. Became a Certified Government Meeting Professional (CGMP) January 2019 -2021

Sales Manager and Design Consultant

Robinson's Repurposed Furniture and Art Gallery - Norman, OK March 2013 to February 2018

• Responsible for retail sales, managing relationships with 900+ consignors,

• Marketing through social networking, Facebook and Instagram

• Special event design, wedding design and interior home design Owner and Manager

Pink Elephant Café and Tres Cantina Bar and Grille - Norman, OK March 2008 to February 2013

Owner/Operator of Pink Elephant Café and Tres Cantina business in Responsibilities including purchasing, menu planning, cooking, payroll, managing, everything else Director of Sales, Pre-Opening and Acting

Hilton Garden Inn - Norman, OK

August 2007 to March 2008

Hilton DOS Certified, Establish pre-opening systems required by Hilton, Interviewed, trained, supervised staff. Lead and directed staff, implemented strategic sales and marketing plans and initiatives to maximize hotel service and profitability.

Commercial Account Manager

OfficeMax Telesales Center - Norman, OK

July 2006 to August 2007

Responsible for 150+ national business accounts, negotiating prices, contracts, maintained a profitable margin for OfficeMax. Opened new accounts, expanded existing accounts, Top Sales Rep 10 of 13 months, exceeded goals on average by 150 -188%

Director of Sales

FOUR POINTS by Sheraton - Oklahoma City, OK

January 2005 to July 2006

Director of Sales

Hilton Garden Inn - Oklahoma City, OK

March 2003 to September 2004

Sales Manager

Quartz Mountain Lodge - Oklahoma City, OK

June 2002 to March 2003

Director of Sales

Amerisuites- Airport - Oklahoma City, OK

June 2001 to June 2002

Catering Sales Manager

Hilton Garden Inn - Oklahoma City, OK

August 2000 to June 2001

Sales Manager

Oklahoma City Convention and Visitors Bureau - Oklahoma City, OK May 1997 to August 2000

Education

Bachelor's in Marketing

OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY - Stillwater, OK

1978 to 1982

Skills

• Effective Listener and Strong Communicator

• Problem solver

• Self-Motivated

• 25

• years in the Hospitality Industry

• Account Management

• CGMP

• Event Planning

• Negotiation

• Business Development

• Catering

• Menu Planning

• Sales Management

• Management

• Events Management

• Marketing

• Outside Sales

• Salesforce

• Inside Sales

• Culinary Experience

• Merchandising

• CRM Software

• Leadership

• Hotel experience

• Sales

• Upselling

• Branding

• Pricing

• Market Research

• Purchasing

Certifications and Licenses

CGMP- Certified Government Meeting Professional

January 2019 to March 2022

Certified Government Meeting Professional - January 2019 - March 2022

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