cynthia van zyl

* Identified and evaluated opportunities for industry, promotional, and charity events, ensuring maximum value for stakeholders and alignment with corporate objectives * Successfully negotiated vendor contracts for regional meetings and events, and executed complex logistics for executive forums, team meetings, corporate and agency forums, and hospitality events

Identified and evaluated opportunities for industry, promotional, and charity events, ensuring maximum value for stakeholders and alignment with corporate objectives - Successfully negotiated vendor contracts for regional meetings and events, and executed complex logistics for executive forums, team meetings, corporate and agency forums, and hospitality events

* Managed, coached, and developed 6 sales service managers in the comprehensive and high quality support of key accounts worth $500 million * Clearly defined goals and motivated the sales team in order to drive sales initiatives and consistently deliver results * Built and maintained strong business relationships with Fortune 100 and travel management companies * Edited materials and assisted with production of the global corporate newsletter, Altitude * Planned corporate events, negotiated contracts, and coordinated logistics for a wide range of events

* Developed and expanded key business relationships and accounts with Fortune 100 customers * Planned and executed the Corporate Regatta which promoted Continental Airlines among the New York community and raised $65,000 for non-profit organizations nationwide * Edited and supervised production of the global corporate newsletter, Altitude * Developed and distributed worldwide sales meeting communications

* Developed and implemented creative sales strategy to maximize corporate accounts in the Houston region * Established and maintained strong business relationships with corporate and agency industry executives through trade conferences and local networking events * Successfully negotiated sales contracts to deliver maximum value to the business

* Identified opportunities to increase revenue growth through existing customer accounts and business partnerships * Determined cost of sale, and monitored all promotional and travel agency requests * Coordinated local promotional, civic, and community events

Ensured clear communication of Continental Airlines partnerships at ticketing and check-in locations through maintenance of partner signage at Continental Airlines airports system-wide - Updated Continental Airline alliances information on the Corporate Development intranet site and on continental.com

Consistently achieved local and regional sales goals across the assigned territory - Partnered with sales managers to make joint sales calls, distribute sales tools, analyze corporate performance, and increase high yield revenue

* Developed, edited, and produced news articles and photography for internal publications such as a newsletter and quarterly magazine * Created weekly speaking notes for the Continental Airlines CEO * Proofread articles, speeches, news releases, fact sheets, and bulletins for internal and external distribution * Provided support during company events and meetings

Wrote, edited, and produced news articles and photography for a monthly district newsletter, quarterly alumni magazine, press releases, and information brochures - Ensured the smooth execution of district-sponsored events, including external awards ceremonies, parent seminars, and internal awards ceremonies - Identified opportunities for new events and publications to effectively promote public education and the Pasadena ISD

* Provided daily support to multiple members of the investment banking team including managing directors, executive directors, vice presidents, analysts and associates * Managed complex day-to-day calendars for banking officers * Detailed travel and meeting coordination * Created, submitted and tracked payment of expense reports for managing team * Coordinated office volunteer opportunities with Houston Food Bank, Ronald McDonald House, Hermann Park Conservancy, Habitat for Humanity * Provided backup support to fellow administrative team as needed to ensure timely response to all banking team members and clients * Tracked client meetings and submitted meeting notes to ensure coverage details were shared with the appropriate team members * Assisted in training new members of the administrative team, as well as new analysts and associates on expense/travel policy

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