Lauren Stopka

Experience

1. Director of Sales, Catering and Marketing

   DoubleTree by Hilton

   Jul 2010 — Present · Johnson City, TN, US

   Create, plan and implement marketing incentives to produce business in both sleeping rooms and banquets. Actively participate in Sales Calls and tracking all sales activities and efforts. Prospect and qualify any suitable leads for my property and promote the Hilton Family Brand if traveling outside my area. Assist in the creation and execution of ad pieces, as well as sponsorship and partnership advertising. Sell and contract sleeping rooms, meeting space, and Food & Beverage to both Corporate and Social customer groups. Manage all local and national accounts and handle the RFP process for each category of business. Prepare and present proposals to all prospective clients and groups. Handle the evaluation process post meeting for groups, corporate clients and meetings. Service all groups pre-arrival, during their stay and maintain a continued relationship. Work directly with Banquets to communicate the needs of the groups. Maintain organized reports and documentation required for historical tracking, accounting best practices and future sales assistance.

Education

• University of Central Florida

  BS, Hospitality Management & Business Management

  2006 — 2010