Kjirsten Hurlburt

Experience

1. Vice President of Global Accounts

   ConferenceDirect

   Apr 2022 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Specialities include-Delivering exceptional customer experience-Navigating complex contract negotiations-Managing attrition, cancellations and risk exposure-Strategic venue sourcing and site selection-Full-service meeting consulting and conference management-Multi-tasking, creative problem solverConferenceDirect is a leading provider of global digital and in person meeting solutions. Our services include Site Selection & Contract Negotiation, Conference Management Services, Housing & Registration Services, Strategic Meetings Management Programs, Virtual and Hybrid Events, Marketing Support for Events and Event Mobile Applications. We help clients save time and money by securing the best hotel accommodations, meeting space, conference venues and hospitality services available. at the most favorable terms possible. We\'ve been passionate about achieving better results for our clients since 1998.

Education

• Cornell University

  Bachelor’s Degree, The Hotel School

  1996 — 2000

Skills

• Hospitality Industry
• Revenue Analysis
• Property Management Systems
• Tourism
• Sales Management
• Food & Beverage
• Banquets
• Resorts
• Corporate Events
• Meeting Planning
• Trade Shows
• Event Planning
• Yield Management
• Sales
• Management
• Hospitality
• Catering
• Convention Services
• Hospitality Management
• Hotels
• Contract Negotiation
• Hotel Management