Alan Waxler GroupDestination Management CompanyAccount Manager/Field Operations Supervisor
Mar. 2007 - Nov. 2010•Responsible for all aspects of event management including site selection, proposals, contract negotiation, entertainment and décor, transportation and on-site management.
•Seamlessly orchestrated events, with budgets up to $750,000 for up to 2,500 attendees.
•Booked, contracted and managed all transportation, entertainers, vendors and venues
•Main client contact point for corporate clients including Nissan, Toyota, Destination Event Management, BI, Maritz, Euro Panache, Helms Brisco and Fox Meetings.
•Achieved and exceeded annual sales goals every year by providing excellent customer service and developing and executing a detailed and original sales plan. •Excellent ability to ask for business, close sales and consistently book repeat business.
•Successfully brought in new leads by cold calling, creative advertising and marketing ideas. •Complete management of our company staff department. Direct supervisor to 50+ staff employees including all staff scheduling, payroll, field management, human resources and operations. •Creation of detailed program production schedules for all employees, vendors and for client pre-con meetings.
•Created and submitted all final invoicing. Responsible for ensuring a timely and accurate payment to all vendors and venues.
•Designed and created new and unique themed events, tours, excursion, dine arounds and receptions.