April Weber

(505) 228-8493
aprilrweber@gmail.com

Permanent Address:
2124 Manchester Pl NW
Albuquerque, NM 87107


Education

Point Park University - Pittsburgh, PA
B.S. Sport, Arts & Entertainment Management
August 2008- May 2011
3.97 GPA

The University of New Mexico - Albuquerque, NM
Interdisciplinary Film and Digital Media - August 2007-May 2008


 

Experience

Benchmark Hospitality International: The Eldorado Hotel & Spa - Santa Fe, NM
Conference Services Manager - February 2013- Current 
•Plans, coordinates and ensures execution of all Conference group related activities and events. Acts as the primary liaison between the client and the staff of the property while focusing on the client's expectations. 
•Plans and ensures execution of group event to include but not limited to dates/timing of arrival and departure, VIP arrangements, Food and Beverage services, room set-ups, diagrams, audio visual/ production needs, rooming lists, special needs, special events, on/off-site entertainment, transportation. 
•Knowledgeable about the property's accommodations, meeting facilities and support services.
•Promotes the use of the property's ancillary services (i.e. banquets, cocktail receptions, and themed parties).
•Promotes the property in arranging and conducting site visits by key personnel of assigned accounts for the purpose of planning, organizing and coordinating of all meeting needs and requirements. 
•Reviews distribution of in-house reports to ensure consistency and completeness of information.
•Enhances group events and department profitability by using up-selling techniques.

Casa Rondeña Winery - Albuquerque, NM
Event and Marketing Manager - December 2011- February 2013
•Worked as a member of the events team to market, sell, and manage private and member’s events
•Conducted bridal show promotions and sales, managed inquiry correspondence with customer relations skills, led property tours, drafted and managed event contracts, coordinated and networked with local vendors, created and works within client budgets, conducted public relations strategies, sold on-site private events including private tours, weddings, festivals, corporate functions, holiday parties, birthday parties and anniversary parties, and managed on-site events including set up, tear down, cleaning, staff scheduling, and completing post-event reports
•Corporate clients include Intel, Gap Inc., The University of New Mexico, New York Life Insurance, Presbyterian Health Services, and Lovelace Health System

The Limited - Albuquerque, NM
Client Sales Leader/ Sales Associate- June 2011- Current
• Work directly with customers as well as fellow managers and associates
• Receive experience in customer service, sales, and management
• Responsibilities include selling fashion clothing and accessories, customer service, cash register/ cash handling, freight processing, opening and closing store, running daily management reports, theft prevention, and floorset design

Images Concepts Events (ICE) - Sydney, Australia   
Event Manager- June 2010- November 2010                                                                      
• Worked as a member of the ICE team organizing and managing client events
• Developed, planned and executed local and interstate events including road shows, seminars, bank branch openings, industry events, cocktail hours, and formal sit-down dinners 
• Collaborated and created business relationships directly with large corporate clients

 
Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse - Pittsburgh, PA
Hostess - August 2009- May 2011
• Responsibilities include hospitality, scheduling reservations, answering phones, customer service, and assisting managers and patrons with other related tasks.


National Hispanic Cultural Center - Albuquerque, NM
Performing Arts Center Intern June 2009-August 2009
• Worked with NHCC staff during events at the Roy E. Disney Performing Arts Center.
• Responsibilities included front-of-house management, lighting design and board operation, sound system set-up and strike, worked as a stage hand for dance and theatre performances, live video editing, wardrobe, hospitality, and general assistance as needed..


Charter Bank - Albuquerque, NM
Summer Intern - June 2009-August 2009
• Worked in Charter Bank’s Mortgage Default Administration Department.
• Responsibilities included data entry, updating files, foreclosure and collection disbursements, VA document and system audits, and assisting the Default Administration Department in their daily tasks.


It’s Bigger Than Hip Hop Workshop - Albuquerque, NM
Coordinator/ Dance Instructor - Summer 2008 & 2009
• Created, organized, managed, and taught a Hip Hop Dance workshop for teens and young adults.
• Responsibilities included event planning, marketing/advertising, recruiting, teaching dance techniques, and networking.



The Talent Group - Pittsburgh, PA
Intern - August 2008-May 2009
• Work directly with talent agents, clients, and talent.
• Responsibilities included answering phones, scheduling and calling out auditions, preparing paychecks and other accounting paperwork, and assisting with open calls, auditions and other daily tasks of the talent agents.

Triple Threat Performing Arts - Albuquerque, NM
Dance Instructor - Summer 2008 & 2009
• Taught Ballet, Hip-Hop, and Jazz to ages 10-25.
• Responsibilities included choreographing warm up and dances, teaching new dance skills and improving old ones, and managing the schedule for the class and the students in attendance.


City of Albuquerque Aquatics- Albuquerque, NM
Head Lifeguard / Lifeguard - June 2005-August 2008
• Worked for the City of Albuquerque Aquatics managing multiple sports facilities.
• Responsibilities included managing sporting events, managing lifeguards, risk management, conducting staff training, creating and managing employee schedule, payroll, chemical testing, teaching swim lessons, and teaching water exercise and water therapy classes.



Honors and Achievements
 

• Summa Cum Laude Honors
• Alpha Chi National Honors Society Member
• Presidential Scholar
• Business Departmental Scholarship Recipient
• Point Park University Honors Program Participant
• Deans List

 
Community Service and Extracurricular Activities

• Habitat for Humanity Volunteer in Pittsburgh, PA - Miami, FL - St. Tammany West, LA
• Community Service with The Roadrunner Food Bank
• Volunteer with Point Park University's Honors Program 
• Volunteer with Point Park University's Community Service Club
• Point Park University's Sports, Arts, and Entertainment Management Club (Secretary)
• Point Park University's Honors Student Organization (Junior Class Representative)
• Point Park University's IMPULSE Hip-Hop Dance Team (Dancer / Choreographer)
• Point Park University's Community Dance Classes (Participant)