Kasey Radtke-Thomas

Corporate Catering and Convention Services Manager @Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants

Milwaukee, WI, US

Presenting proposals to clients, negotiate, contract and execute corporate business meetings and events.• Coordinate guestroom block arrangements, onsite requests, meeting details such as menus, space, unique experiences. • Maintain accurate and current space (room) blocks in the group function log, observing accurate turnovers and releasing space appropriately and timely, so to maximize the booking of other business opportunities and revenue.• Support and solidify client needs/details while sticking within specified budget• Understanding of both monthly forecasting and the annual budget process, as well as pace and productivity.• Maximize revenue by selling all facets of the hotel to previous, current and potential clients, including room rental, A/V and other revenue generation opportunities.• Utilize creative skills to provide innovative set-ups, menus, and functions for groups. Ability to generate creative and innovative menus while working closely with Chef on pricing specialty menus.• Staying up to date of industry trends and integrate into day to day business• Work closely with banquet department on operations and event execution, ability to quickly evaluate alternatives and decide on a plan of action.• Manage client budget and provide up to date estimates of spend• Provide overall direction, coordination, and ongoing evaluation of clients arrival and onsite experience with all department operations of hotel

Kendall College

Hospitality Management Program

Iowa State University

Bachelor of Science - BS

University of the Arts London

Study Abroad in Association with Iowa State University