IDeaS Revenue Solutions

IDeaS provides the ideal revenue management solutions for hotel of all sizes, all types, and on any budget, anywhere in the world. Powered by SAS and more than 30 years of domain expertise, IDeaS proudly supports more than 30,000 clients in 158 countries and relentlessly provides hoteliers more insightful ways to manage the data behind hotel pricing.

Territory Account Executive

My role encompasses connecting with hoteliers interested in improving profitability, understand their needs for revenue optimization, and connecting them with solutions which allow them to take advantage of revenue opportunities.

Sales Development Representative

metroConnections

●	Developed and formatted proposals and agreements
●	Served as the lead event representative to clients, the Sales Manager, and other team members
●	Served as the lead event representative to vendors, venues, and other parties
●	Managed all financial documentation for assigned projects
●	Designed and drafted event layouts, on-site schedules, vendor agreements, and other event resources
●	Updated internal resources regarding service offerings, inventory, vendors, and venues
●	Finalize financial details of projects with accounting team

Program Coordinator

●	Exceeded 2018 revenue goal by 148% 
●	Exceeded 2017 revenue goals by 143%
●	Actively solicited and promoted new travel business 
●	Sold travel packages in all product categories - cruise, tour, FIT, etc.
●	Provided superior customer service from start to finish
●	Qualified clients and advised on best value, location, and mode of travel 
●	Proficient in Galileo/Apollo GDS

Travel Sales Agent

KO-Z's Cafe

●	Secured contracts with catering accounts resulting in consistent revenue growth
●	Increased revenue 68% 2015-2016 by implementing new methods of marketing, sales, and distribution
●	Negotiated new & existing contracts with food & beverage vendors, resulting in lowering overhead costs
●	Prepared annual revenue forecast and restaurant operating budget, followed by monitoring and analyzing actual results 
●	Hired, mentored, and supervised staff
●	Responsible for book work, payroll, staff schedules 
●	Planned & executed trade show exhibitions

General Manager

Homemade Gourmet

●	Developed registration process and procedures for national conferences and incentive trips
●	Collaborated with various vendors to ensure successful meetings for 1,500+ attendees
o	Coordinated with food and beverage providers 
o	Communicated with speakers, technical crew, and shipping coordinator for technical & AV needs
o	Arranged travel and logistics for speakers, crew, and staff
●	Planned and coordinated incentive trip with Princess Cruise Line

Event and Incentive Assistant Cordinator

Taplio

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