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Alexis Chadburn

@alexischadburn

Strategic Partnerships & Business Development Leader | $6.5M+ Hospitality Portfolio Growth | Remote Project Management & Enterprise Client Success

United States

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking for opportunities to lead strategic partnerships, business development, sales, and high-impact event initiatives that grow revenue, strengthen brands, and create meaningful client and community relationships.

I am a Strategic Partnerships and Business Development professional with a track record of driving $6.5M+ in annual revenue and leading high-performing, cross-functional teams across luxury hospitality, museums, and nonprofits. I specialize in identifying high-value market segments, securing enterprise accounts, and optimizing sales pipeline efficiencies by designing tailored data frameworks within HubSpot. At LUX Catering + Events, I directed a luxury hospitality portfolio and secured flagship accounts including the Sundance Film Festival, Delta Airlines, and Visit Salt Lake.

At The Leonardo Museum, I successfully rebuilt the event department during COVID. By establishing new SOPs, building strategic vendor partnerships, and implementing fresh programs, I dramatically elevated institutional revenue pipelines and increased our sales and book of business by 100%. I also competitively won, booked, and oversaw major high-profile events including NBA All-Star Weekend, the National CEMA Summit, and the National Governors Association Annual Meeting.

Through my consulting work, I develop robust business development frameworks, fundraising pipelines, virtual and hybrid event programming, and client experiences for diverse organizations. I excel at building deep client trust, navigating complex negotiations, and driving execution across decentralized teams using modern CRMs, project management software, and digital workspaces in a fast-paced remote environment.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Hospitality Strategist + Business Development Consultant

Current

Self Employed

Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 8 months)

Provided strategic advisory and business development consulting for multiple clients, including Peterson School of Music, a Utah House Representative, Duuzra, and Project Embrace. Developed frameworks, managed event software, and assisted with fundraising and event programming.

Business Development Strategic Planning Fundraising Event Management Project Management Client Advisory

Director of Sales & Business Development

LUX Catering + Events

Jan 2024 - Jan 2026 (2 years)

Directed a high performing sales team for a luxury hospitality portfolio, driving $6.5M in annual revenue through sales KPIs, mentorship, and client relationships. Accelerated market share by securing high value accounts and re-establishing key partnerships.

Sales Management Business Development CRM HubSpot Client Relationships Strategic Partnerships Event Sales Revenue Growth

Director of Events / Development + Partnerships

The Leonardo Museum

Jan 2021 - Jan 2023 (2 years)

Revamped the Event Department during Covid, creating new menus and SOPs, building vendor partnerships, and implementing revenue-generating programs. Increased sales and book of business by 100% and oversaw large-scale events including NBA All-Star Weekend.

Event Management Partnership Development Sales Management Menu Development Vendor Management Revenue Generation

Catering Sales Manager

The Park Hotel

Jan 2014 - Dec 2014 (11 months)

Cultivated and managed relationships for all market segments, negotiated contracts, and worked with the executive chef on concept menus. Managed event managers, coordinators, and banquet captains, and assisted in re-opening the event space.

Catering Sales Relationship Management Contract Negotiation Event Management Menu Planning Team Management

Event Sales Manager

Union Square Events / Union Square Hospitality Group

Jan 2013 - Jan 2014 (1 year)

Developed relationships in new market segments including entertainment, media, and film. Managed high-profile events with meticulous oversight, ensuring seamless execution for events with up to 4,000+ guests.

Event Sales Relationship Management Contract Negotiation Event Management High Profile Events Market Development

Catering + Special Events Manager

GrandLife Hotels

Jan 2010 - Jan 2013 (3 years)

Cultivated and managed relationships for all market segments for Soho & Tribeca Grand Hotel. Individually reached $1.25 million in sales and was named Manager of the Quarter in Spring 2012.

Catering Sales Special Events Relationship Management Contract Negotiation Event Management Team Management