A Note from the President....

Happy 2012!

Today is the first time I write to you as your chapter President.  While I thought of all the witty and funny things I could say here, it just didn’t feel right.  Not yet.  Not until I properly thank our outgoing president, Jessica Sprouse. 

When I first joined NACE in August of 2004, I was new to the wedding & event world.  Joining NACE was a request of my bosses at Arizona Weddings and I wasn’t quite sure what the association was all about.  Right from the start Jessica welcomed me with open arms. She showed me the ropes, introduced me to the key players, and made me feel so welcome.  Before I knew it, I had moved from a committee fundraising position to a chair position and then on to the position of vice president.  Phoenix NACE has become a part of me, and it was all because of Jessica.  She brought me to the NACE family, as if I had always been there.  She showed me how to make the most of my NACE membership and how to be a true leader.  It is because of Jessica that I am taking the role of Phoenix Chapter President.

So, thank you Jessica Sprouse for showing me what’s it’s like to be an incredible leader in the Phoenix event world.  Thank you for raising the standard in the event world and within the Phoenix NACE organization. 

Filling your shoes as president will not be an easy task, but I look forward to working every day to live up to your legacy.

Warm Regards,

Kristina Celik

Phoenix NACE, President

Arizona Weddings Magazine & Website

Kristina@arizonaweddings.com

If you missed Jessica’s Farewell video, click here (http://animoto.com/play/wNekXYVb1FSDPElmUPxk0A)

Name:Lindsey Dedina Aguinaga, Student Member ASU

Hometown: Chicago 

Why did you join NACE: I wanted to immerse myself in an industry that I love, so I did just that by researching professional associations and networking with others. I soon discovered NACE was a good fit. Food and beverage is a sector within the tourism industry and NACE is the oldest and largest in the catering industry.  In the future, I hope to be a catering/Events Manager.

One thing most people don't know about you: I have traveled to Australia, Dubai and Abu Dhabi and most Sunday mornings you can find me at the nursing home improving the quality of life for those who are sick and or lonely.

Join us on Monday, February 13 at 1:00 pm ET / 10:00 am PT for
"Marketing to the Digital Bride"
with Laura Cave, Director of Market Intelligence for The Knot!

Today’s digital brides are researching and planning for their weddings and receptions online, through social media and even still in magazines!  Join us as Laura Cave, Director of The Knot Market Intelligence, explains how you can be a trend leader in wedding design.  Laura will also reveal the latest technologies that will help you close the sale with your couples.  In addition, you’ll find out which elements are vital to your wedding marketing program.  Statistics from The Knot’s Real Wedding survey will prove why this information is key to creating your strategies for 2012.  In this session, you will learn:

• What’s hot in wedding design today

• How to use technology to book more business and simplify your life

• Three things your marketing program can’t do without

This webinar will be informative for all wedding pros!

Copy the following link into your browser to register:

http://www.cvent.com/events/february-webinar-marketing-to-the-digital-bride/event-summary-c55b8034978b4819bcd70f97c6e93dc7.aspx

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
NACE Experience!
New Orleans 2012
July 15-18
Visit  http://www.nace.net/ to register

In a truly great beginning for the year, Phoenix NACE welcomed a new board of directors, a new speaker, and a new year, with a revisit to the fabulous Doubletree Scottsdale. The chef from the Doubletree apparently loves to show off; between the amazing ‘eggroll’ appetizers and the unusual yet scrumptious combination of Beef short ribs with a red wine demi-glaze and Whitefish Veracruz with broccolini on a bed of rich garlicky mashed potatoes, the chef demonstrated exactly why the Doubletree is a renowned resort location in Scottsdale.

Carl Anderson of Princess Bride Cinematic Videography hosted our program and taught us the secrets of offering ‘the steak; (our reputations, creative sales and marketing techniques) and the ‘sizzle’ (our actual products and our unique offering for the bride or corporate client). Carl showed us how to present ourselves and our unique positions and how to overcome common objections and make the sale on the spot.

 At the end of the evening an emotional video to mark the end of her term of our immediate past president, Jessica Sprouse was presented by incoming president, Kristina Celik.

www.princessbridevideo.com

doubletree.hilton.com/Scottsdale

In recognition to a member in good standing who truly represents the “Spirit of NACE”, whose dedication to NACE and whose commitment and compassion towards humanitarianism leaves a profound and recognizable impact on the Phoenix NACE Chapter

The Spirit of NACE award recipient for the month of December 2011 is Jessica Barry!

The Parker Hotel in Palm Springs, CA is seeking a Sales Manager.  If you are interested, contact Juan Ramirez at 760-321-4624 or send your resume to jramirez@parkerpalmsprings.com.

Stonebridge Manor  is seeking an Event Director.  This part-time position will be responsible for sales and marketing as well as directing rehearsals and events.  Although industry experience is a plus, we are looking for an organized, energized and outgoing individual that will enhance our professional team.  Anyone interested should email their resume to Ann Clark at events@stonebridgemanor.com.

The Buttes Marriott is currently looking for an experience Resort Sales Manager to join our Team!
Candidates must have a minimum of two years Resort or Hotel Sales experience.  Outstanding organizational skills, proficient with Microsoft Office systems.  Delphi a plus. Applicants may apply on line through the job posting on our website www.ihrco.com or come by and apply in person during our Walk In Interviews.  They are held every Tuesday & Thursday from 10-2:00 pm in the Employment Office located at the back of the resort near the Security Office.  We are located at 2000 Westcourt Way, between Broadway and Southern, off of 48th Street.

The Wrigley Mansion Club and Christopher’s Restaurant is looking for an Experienced Event Coordinator.  A fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic catering/event professional for a unique position that will require a very organized and dedicated individual that can sell and facilitate small events at the Wrigley Mansion Club as well as facilitate all events for Christopher’s Restaurant.

Requirements:
* Must have 2+ years experience as an event coordinator or catering manager and a high level of enthusiasm
* Responsible for driving sales to catering department and restaurant
* Must be very organized and have attention to detail
* Must have exceptional verbal and email communication skills
* Must have extensive knowledge of Microsoft word and excel
* Must have transportation
* Possess great talent in building relationships (both internally and externally)
* Represent either location in Industry Tradeshows and Events
* A potential to make $50K+ with salary wage and commission structure
* Health insurance after 90 days of employment
* 401K plan after one year of employment

Please email all cover letters and resumes to Vincent@wrigleymansion.com

Carefree Resort & Conference Center is seeking a Conference Manager.  This positions reports to the Director of Sales and Marketing.  The Conference Manager has complete responsibility for the Conference Department Operations. The set up of all conference meetings and private functions, inventory control of supplies pertinent to the Conference Department, maintenance of all Conference related equipment, rooms, loggias, and patio areas. Responsible for the following:

• Overseeing daily meeting and function requirements including set up, turn over, tear down, and resetting.

• Overseeing the maintenance of Patio areas and loggias on a daily basis.
• Maintaining a working relationship with other departments.
• Ordering, storage, maintenance, and inventory of all conference equipment and operating supplies.
• Development of annual budget and implementation of a management strategy to remain within that budget.
• Preparing weekly schedule for the Conference Department.
• Payroll and gratuity distribution for the Conference Department.
• Maintaining a good level of employee and guest relations.
• Following upper management guidelines in the overall functioning of the Conference Department.
• Enforcing rules of conduct and discipline in accordance with the rules and regulations set forth in the Employee Handbook.
• Ensuring the service standards of the Resort are maintained through the staff.
• Delegating authority to accomplish the requirements necessary to fulfill the Conference Department needs.
• Attending weekly Coordination meetings and disseminating the information
• to the staff.
• Any other task, written or verbal, that is assigned by a supervisor.

Anyone interested should email their resume and cover letter to Jae Geis, jgeis@carefree-resort.com.

The Herb Box Catering Co is seeking a Jr. Event Coordinator.  This is a 9-5 office job with some event hours on weekends/nights.  Daily duties include assistance to sales department, drafting proposals, setting up rental orders, handling client requests, scheduling service staff etc.

Must:

-Have experience in catering/event planning

-Have experience with client relations

-Be organized and have the ability to meet multiple deadlines

-Be able to take direction from multiple people

-Be ambitious and a go getter

-Be flexible and can adapt easily to change

If interested please send your resume Niki@herbboxcatering.com

Nibblers Catering is seeking a Culinary Sales Consultant. This is primarily an office job working normal business hours on Monday-Friday. Daily duties include the following: fielding client queries, designing menus for clients, receiving orders, following up, making warm sales calls, creating blog posts and some social media. Must have the following skills: strong background in customer service/sales, proficient with Microsoft Office 2007, excellent written and oral communications, exceptional time management, multi-task oriented, a go-getter, flexible, and able to quickly adapt in a high-paced environment. Previous social media and blog experience preferred. If interested, please send your resume and a brief cover letter describing your significant sales successes to Christina@nibblerscatering.com.

The Wedding Accessory Superstore is seeking a Social Media Manager. Part time10-20 hours per week.  We are looking for someone who is experienced with Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and the many others.  Blogging is a plus.  Must have impeccable spelling skills, good grammar, know how to email and surf the web.  If interested please send your resume to thewas@earthlink.net or call 602 971-3100.

The Wedding Accessory Superstore is seeking a Special Order Desk Manager.  Monday-Friday 9:00 am to 1:00 pm, flexible.  We are looking for someone extremely detailed and organized to retrieve orders, place orders, confirm orders, check on orders and update customers.  Strong computer skills is a must. Must be patient, organized, enthusiastic, have neat hand writing, and have a good memory.  If interested please send your resume to thewas@earthlink.net or call 602 971-3100.

Uptown Bridal & Boutique (www.uptownbrides.com) is looking for a fun, energetic, and assertive individual to complete our sales team.  This part-time positition will include greeting and assisting customers, gown sales, answering phones, etc.   Saturdays are mandatory for this position.  Please send resumes to sales@uptownbrides.com.

KCA - Public Relations, Meeting Planning, & Association Management, a leading Phoenix area DMC, seeks an experienced Account Manager with proven track record.  Offer clients premier DMC services with our successful support team.  Ideal candidates have minimum 3 years DMC or Hotel Sales and/’or Meeting Planning or Conference Services experience with local knowledge; a dedicated team player and organizer.  Salary $40k+ or DOE.  Send resume and salary requirements to ArizonaDMC@yahoo.com.