Sales Manager

MONIQUE ABED

*** **** ***. • San Jose, CA ***** • 408-***-**** • ***********@*****.***

OBJECTIVE

To secure a position with a company that will enable me to utilize my skills, experience, and knowledge to contribute to the success of the company.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Excellent interpersonal and organization skills

• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills

• Proven track record of building and maintaining strong working relationships with internal departments and external vendors

• Strong independent performer and team member

• Adept in managing stressful, sensitive issues in diverse environments

• Experienced in event planning and budget tracking

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DOLCE, San Jose, California 2009 - Present

Event Management/Artist Representation

• Plan and execute social events and concerts

• Maintain and assist event calendar for musical artists

• Provide marketing and advertising for musical artists

SAN JOSE CONVENTION CENTER, San Jose, California 2008 - 2009

Event Services Manager

• Manage and execute the successful outcome of meetings, tradeshow and social event programs from pre-arrival to post-departure

• Communicate all details of assigned groups to all departments in a professional thorough manner by creating event resumes, diagrams, scheduling vendors

• Securing necessary permits, and adhering to fire codes and other relevant laws

SAN JOSE CONVENTION CENTER, San Jose, California 2007-2008

Catering Sales Manager

• Create personalized menus (food & beverage functions) based on clients budget and needs

• Increased revenue from repeat clients by 15%

• Sales forecasting

• Schedule meetings and conferences

• Serve as liason between clients and vendors

THE WESTIN ST FRANCIS, San Francisco, California 2006

Sales Assistant

• Create proposals and contracts

• Schedule site inspections coordinating food & beverage, audio visual and transportation

• Custom tailor sales binders and amenities for each client

• History requests, blocking space & reservations

• Provide administrative support to two Senior Sales Managers

MONTEVISTA APARTMENTS, Milpitas, California 2002 – 2006

Assistant Resident Manager

• Manage a 306-unit tax credit/market apartment property

• Responsible for scouting new vendors to ensure the best service at the most cost effective price

• Maintain positive resident relations, recertifications and adhering to all applicable governmental rules and regulations

• Collect rent, responsible for accounting and making deposits

• Fundraising for property events. Responsible for planning community events including decorating

NETGEAR, Santa Clara, California 2002

Accounts Receivable

• Created and sent monthly invoices to worldwide companies

• Communicate with past due clients and set up payment schedules

ARCHER MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR EXODUS 2000 – 2002 Executive Receptionist

• Coordinated and reserved conference rooms for meetings

• Greeted clients and produced badges to provide access to high security building

• Ordered supplies

• Various administrative duties

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