Alexis Clore

• Manage lead generation and initial sales consultation

• Exhibits 85% lead to client conversion

• Manages and plans client's special events and weddings by providing exemplary

customer service and thorough vendor, logistics and design knowledge

• Develops timelines and date execution to provide a smooth event and project

planning process

• Manages client's budget while exuding savvy negotiating skills with vendors to meet my client's needs and constraints

• Initiates and maintains successful and mutually beneficial partnerships with local

vendors and properties

• Ensures event runs smoothly from beginning to end, ensuring satisfaction with my

client and partnering vendors involved

Reporting to Benjamin Bope, CMP, the Director of Catering & Conference, my responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
• Actively sold and booked large scale events (10ppl-700ppl) within the Social, Corporate, Non-Profit Markets, and beyond.
• Develop a strong client relationships from initial contact to set up site visits, negotiate contracts, reserving dates, negotiations, all the way to servicing the event
• Developed and Implemented creative Marketing Strategies to help boost bookings and revenue during need periods
• Consistently offer professional, friendly and engaging service
• Establish and maintain positive and dependable rapport with clients, prior to, during and post conference, keeping in mind meeting my goals for repeat business
• Completed an entire overhaul of the Recommended Wedding Vendor List, establishing and maintaining strong relationships within the local market
• Curated and Developed Menus for each client, working closely with our Executive Chef
• Designed and Implemented Creative Sales Strategies to increase bookings within the Loews Vanderbilt Catering and Conference Department, resulting in a growth of inquiries, bookings and revenue for our department, year over year
• Participated in quarterly Sales Blitz’s.
• Met and exceeded quarterly and annual sales goals.
• Managed billing procedures, ensuring any deposits and/or credit applications are received with adequate information and within an acceptable time frame
• Ensured that the Loews Corporate Mandates and Cultural Guidelines were exuded in each interaction (client or colleague) of mine everyday

Directly supports Tony Phillips, General Manager of the Loews Vanderbilt hotel in all endeavors and business purposes. In addition to supporting the General

Manager, I am also able to utilize my innate organizational skills by supporting

Kadian Springs in the Rooms Division, Grant Hewitt in the FB Division, and Rafael

Quezada the Regional Director Human Resources.

• While supporting these vital departments in our hotel, I have gained firsthand

experience in the day-to-day operations of the Loews Vanderbilt hotel. This has also provided me with insight into the Loews Vanderbilt as a complete property,

and the importance of each department working together to gain a seamless

guest experience.

• In support of Tony Phillips, Kadian Springs, Grant Hewitt, and Rafael Quezada I

have exercised complete discretion while finessing and streamlining

interdepartmental communication.

• In conjunction with the Loews Vanderbilt Executive team, I was able to compile

information, create and design the hotel's Deep Dive presentation for 2015. This

presentation was recognized as a Loews Best Practice.

• Worked closely with outside organizations who wanted to partner with the Loews

Vanderbilt hotel for special events. (i.e. Rolf Daughters, Delanie Walker

Foundation, etc.)

• Represented the Loews Vanderbilt hotel by contributing donations to special

charities and auctions within our local community and nationwide.

• Helped maintain and grow guest satisfaction while managing the Loews

Vanderbilt Trip Advisor page and responding to Clarabridge guest feedback.

• Provided exceptional service to VIP guests who reached out through the office of Tony Phillips to book accommodations.

• All Hands on Deck! I made myself available for departments in need on strenuous

days. (i.e. Banquet turns, Stripping Rooms, Event set up, Food plating, etc.) These

experiences provided me with a deeper understanding of each department while getting to know the entire Loews Vanderbilt Team.

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• After noticing the lack of support for the current MOD program, I have decided

to help redevelop and redesign it with hopes of making it more beneficial to each Manager and the entire Loews Vanderbilt hotel.

• Creating and Compiling a guide for the Loews Vanderbilt Executive Assistant. It

provides a complete overview of the position and its expectations as well as a day-to-day guide of responsibilities.

Full-Time bridal style and sales consultant for Amy Kuschel's San Francisco Flagship

Salon.

• I meet and exceed monthly and quarterly sales goals while exemplifying proven

leadership on the Sales and Consulting floor.

• I provide guidance and inspire brides in search of their dream gown. From initial

consultation, to the purchase, through each bride's fitting process, I am an advocate for my brides as they approach their wedding day. By offering trust,

confidence and a keen eye for style, I help each bride achieve their ideal look.

• I strive to provide stellar customer service. I believe in exceeding expectations, as each client deserves optimum respect and equal opportunity.

• I manage the Amy Kuschel blog on amykuschel.com. This provides our clients

with small glimpses into "real bride" experiences, rather than just seeing gowns on a model.

• Plan, Manage and Collaborate on our in-house Events Calendar while actively

building and maintaining sustainable relationships with local wedding

professionals. Creatively strategize opportunities to participate in local and nationwide events with local hotels, photographers, planners and catering

vendors.

• In addition to planning in house gatherings, I also attend local wedding events

and showcases as a representative for the Amy Kuschel brand.

• I oversee correspondence with local wedding planners, photographers, and caterers.

• I personally make an effort to stay on top of new bridal trends. From phone apps

to blogs to new event spaces. I want to provide my bride with a complete

knowledgeable and professional experience.

• Executive Assistant to the head designer, Amy Kuschel.

• Managed all administrative and office tasks while displaying exemplary customer

service. Duties included: appointment coordination, answering phones,

Company event planning, Showroom Event Coordination, etc.

• Managed proper day-to-day business function. Planned and coordinated in-

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office events and assisted with showroom showcases and trunk shows.

• Coordinated the annual "New Collection" photo shoot: scouted models,

photographers, make-up artists. Compiled a "day of" contract and call sheet for all parties. Assisted in the day-of styling.

• Assisted Ms. Kuschel and our National Sales Manager in the planning of New York

Bridal Market.

• Assisted with Wholesale accounts, liaison between Sales Manager and 30 retail

partners.

• Managed all Social Media outlets (i.e. Facebook, Twitter, Company Website)

• Managed complete web presence. Carefully maintained brand voice and aesthetic on all Social Media outlets.

• Was the contact for all charities that Amy Kuschel was a part of: Edgewood

Center, SFSPCA, The Breast Cancer Fund, and The Sierra Club.

• Part-time Showroom Bridal Consulting and Styling.

Assisted the Regional Sales manager with Direct-to-Client marketing, showroom

maintenance, correspondence with Corporate Headquarters in New York, and managing order placement during Los Angeles Market Weeks in July and

October.

• Researched and compiled client leads and brand competitors.

Created media lists, researched and obtained contact information for potential

clients using MediAtlas, cold calling to potential clients, managed social media

engines for current clients.

• Drafted press releases.

• Public Relations Assistant to the Executive throughout my semester abroad.

• Aided and supported Ms. Yaffe with all endeavors during Spring/Summer '09

Milan Fashion Week.

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Johnston Center for Integrative Studies

University of Redlands

Redlands, CA

September 2006-May 2010

BA: "Public Relations: The Art of Fashionable Promotion"

I created a unique undergraduate major tailored around my strong interests in Global

Marketing, Creative Writing, Visual Art and Theory, with an emphasis on the Fashion

Industry.

Universita Cattolica del Sacro Cuore

Milan, Italy

September 2008-December 2008

Semester Abroad during which I studied the Italian Language and Fashion Business.