Jenae Nelson

About Jenae Nelson

Accomplished, energetic event professional with passion for connecting and organizing. Love solving your business needs and making your events run smoothly. With over 15 years\' experience in the Sales and Events world, I am in the business of making your life easier as a tool to help achieve your goals. I am currently under the ASM Global Umbrella in the Phoenix Valley at Desert Diamond Arena with multiple event spaces to accommodate events from 10 guests to guests.

Experience

1. Director of Sales, Private Events

   Desert Diamond Arena

   Nov 2022 — Present

   Focused on cultivating new private event business for the Desert Diamond Arena, in addition to maintaining current client base and ensuring client satisfaction. Recruit, train, and mentor the arena sales team, build strong community partnerships, and maximize private event revenue at The Desert Diamond Arena. Developing yearly event sales goals, as well as managing the P&L for private events department. Passion for sales, team leadership and excellent communication skills, client-focused mentality, strong work ethic, and an ability to balance a large number of tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Education

• Brigham Young University - Idaho

  Associates, Business and Communications

  2009 — 2011

• Brigham Young University

  BS, Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management

  2011 — 2013

• The George Washington University

  Master of Tourism Administration, Event and Meeting Management

  2013 — 2014