Melissa Labarbera

About Melissa Labarbera

I am an Account Manager Client Services for GES, Global Experience Services based in Las Vegas. I manage trade shows from the beginning to fruition working with Show Organizers to bring their show profitability and Value.Prior to this, I was a sales and client services leader who generated record revenue for every employer. What I did was is craft sales strategy that consistently delivers in difficult, unique, and complex scenarios. Well-versed in situations that require building revenue from zero. The added value I bring to the table is proven performance defining sales objectives, identifying ideal prospective clients, generating leads, holding sales conversations, building relationships, and closing the sale. EXPERTISE Strategic Sales Leadership New Business Development Opportunity Identification Sales Cycle Management Sales Closing Client Service & Experience Customer Relationship Management Food & Beverage Operations Food Service Culinary Arts Event Management Hospitality Industrywa

Experience

1. Account Manager, Client Services

   GES - Global Experience Specialists

   Jun 2023 — Present · Las Vegas, NV, US

Education

• Johnson & Wales University

  Associate's degree, Culinary Arts/Chef Training/Hospitality Management

  1980 — 1982

Skills

• Tourism
• Event Management
• Meeting Planning
• Hospitality Industry
• Corporate Events
• Convention Services
• Culinary Skills
• Hospitality
• Resorts
• Hotels
• Marketing
• Restaurants
• Hospitality Management
• Trade Shows
• Sales
• Banquets
• Budgets
• Catering
• Conferences
• Revenue Analysis
• Food & Beverage
• Customer Service
• Contract Negotiation
• Hotel Management
• Menu Development
• Event Planning