Marketing and Events Manager at The Fallon Company
From January 1, 2007 until June 1, 2009.

Marketing and Events Manager • Strategically planned the marketing and advertising campaign for multi-billion dollar, mixed-use real estate project. • Managed marketing agency relationships to maximize value. • Created and edited websites, marketing collateral and event materials. • Reported directly to the company principal with dotted line to marketing head. • Managed marketing events to promote the development of Fan Pier including: Volvo Ocean Race at Fan Pier Boston - 25 April, 2009 – 16 May, 2009 www.volvooceanrace.org; www.volvooceanraceatfanpierboston.com A 37,000 mile global sailing race that stopped at 11 ports around the world, with only one stop in North America, Fan Pier, Boston, Massachusetts (attendance 200,000). Event Manager • Fully accountable for event programming including entertainment, educational programs, special events and local charity organizations. • Researched, contracted and successfully managed over 60 artistic acts over 21 day event. • Created curriculum for over 1500 Boston Public School Children to participate in the event at no cost to schools or event bottom-line. • Managed event budget of more than 2.5 million dollars. • Supervised vendor relationships including: writing RFP, reviewing and negotiating contracts, ensuring contract fulfilment. • Recruited and managed over 200 volunteers. • Designed, edited and implemented online & offline marketing materials. • Managed charity, government and other partnerships. • Created a strategic advertising campaign to most effectively market the event. • Hosted special guests including heads of state and global celebrities.

Sales Manager at The Charles Hotel
From January 1, 2004 until January 1, 2007.

• Managed all large group bookings for the Boston, Chicago and DC corporate markets and nationwide association market. • Quota of over $600,000 in bookings per quarter. • Wrote and negotiated contracts, managed rooms/meeting space inventory and worked with catering and events staff for fulfilment. • Participated in weekly strategy sessions to determine the most effective and profitable way to promote the hotel. • Actively participated in industry organizations to increase exposure of the hotel and enhance networking opportunities. • Conducted marketing presentations for audiences of up to 200 people. • Represented company at tradeshows and conferences nation-wide.