Years of experience: 7
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Maria's Career Path
Nov. 2023 -Oct. 2024
Guard and GraceEvents Manager
Houston, Texas, United States• Developed and implemented the first comprehensive sales tracking and reporting system for private events, providing leadership with data-driven visibility into revenue performance and the foundation for setting data-informed annual revenue goals and performance benchmarks. • Coordinated end-to-end project planning and execution for corporate and social events by overseeing multiple cross-fu...
Mar. 2023 -Nov. 2023
Roka AkorPrivate Events Manager
Houston, Texas, United States• Managed planning workflows and event timelines for private dining, coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure client expectations, budgets, and operational capabilities were met. • Created and launched a hotel concierge incentive program to build relationships with Houston’s top luxury and business hotels, driving private dining referrals and increasing corporate traveler bookings. • Dev...
Jul. 2021 -Mar. 2023
Le Colonial HoustonPrivate Events Director
Houston, TX• Exceeded annual sales target by 40%, driving over $720K in event revenue by leveraging consultative sales strategies, proactive client discovery, and customized event proposals to upsell premium packages and enhanced services aligned with client goals and event vision. • Cultivated strong client relationships through active listening, needs assessment, and clear communication, positioning m...