Erin Desabla
Takoma Park,MD
Summary
Results-driven professional with a strong background in food & beverage, event management, sales, marketing, and overall hospitality operations. Leveraging extensive experience and skills to drive company success and foster personal growth. Seeking a position to utilize expertise in these areas to make a meaningful impact and propel business success.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Pathways Productions
01.2020 - Current
- Company Overview: A full service event and marketing platform for wellness businesses in the DMV
- Sole owner of Pathways Productions
- Oversee a $500,000 annual budget and manage execution of a quarterly wellness journal (circulation 15,000) and a triannual public conference (Attendance 2,000)
- Acquired and successfully launched a retreat center in the Blue Ridge Mountains that hosts wellness retreats as well as other events and groups (30-35 groups annually)
- Plan and execute all aspects of the retreat
- Food and Beverage, Event Content, Transportation and any other guest needs
- Manage a staff of 10 contract employees
- A full service event and marketing platform for wellness businesses in the DMV
Event Manager
Pathways Magazine
01.2014 - 01.2020
- In charge of marketing, sales and operations for Pathways Magazine and their Natural Living Expo
- The magazine was published quarterly with a circulation of 20,000
- The expo housed 125 vendors, 60 workshops, and 2000 attendees
- Duties included booking vendors and workshop speakers, working closely with the hotel site to guarantee quality service, and ensuring that all the needs of booth holders and participants were met in a timely and efficient manner
Catering Sales Manager
Omni San Francisco Hotel
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Sold $600,000 annual event space and food and beverage and Serviced 5,000 square feet+ banquet space at the hotel with groups with 10 rooms or less
- Specific Market was SMERF
- Acted as the wedding specialist for the hotel and serviced all weddings
Food and Beverage Manager
Omni San Francisco Hotel
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Oversaw all daily operations of the restaurant, bar and room service with a staff of 50+ employees
- In charge of all private and large group events in Bob's Steak & Chop House
- Inclusive of sales, marketing and the execution of the event
- Developed and implemented marketing for Bob's Steak & Chop House in regards to holidays, special events and accolades
- Manage guest feedback accounts in Yelp, Open Table & Medallia
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Loyola Marymount University
Los Angeles, CA12.2007
Locations
- 6501 Eastern Ave, Takoma Park, MD
Timeline
Owner
Pathways Productions
01.2020 - Current
Event Manager
Pathways Magazine
01.2014 - 01.2020
Catering Sales Manager
Omni San Francisco Hotel
01.2010 - 01.2012
Food and Beverage Manager
Omni San Francisco Hotel
01.2008 - 01.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
Loyola Marymount University
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