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Izzie Butler

@izziebutler

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Event Sales Manager at Cheekwood Estate & Gardens supporting $1M+ in annual event sales.

United States

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At Cheekwood Estate & Gardens, I lead the sales and planning process for weddings and external events, guiding clients through venue selection, pricing, contracts, and budgets. I also manage and mentor the event sales team supporting $1M+ in annual event sales.

At Colorado State University – Spur Campus, I led high-profile campus events involving complex logistics, security requirements, and executive stakeholders. I achieved 98% client satisfaction on post-event surveys and used event performance and ROI reporting to recommend operational improvements.

At Bristlecone Inn, LLC, I directed 780+ events while maintaining a 38% average profit margin and increasing overall profitability. I also managed and developed a team of 30+ employees and increased average menu revenue by 50% through contract negotiation and premium catering options.

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Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Event Sales Manager

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Cheekwood Estate & Gardens

Mar 2026 - Present (6 months)

Lead sales and planning for weddings and external events, managing team supporting $1M+ in annual sales. Oversee event coordination from planning through execution, partnering with clients, vendors, and internal teams.

Event Sales Event Planning Vendor Management Budget Management Forecasting Reporting Team Mentorship Client Relations

Manager of Events

Colorado State University – Spur Campus

Dec 2023 - Feb 2026 (2 years 2 months)

Led high-profile campus events, managing full event lifecycle from consultation to execution. Achieved 98% client satisfaction and coordinated cross-functional teams including AV, IT, and facilities.

Event Management Stakeholder Management Cross functional Leadership Logistics Customer Relationship Management Reporting ROI Analysis

Events Sales Manager

Dry Dock Brewing Company

Jan 2023 - Dec 2023 (11 months)

Managed full sales cycle for private events and brand activations, driving 85% year-over-year sales growth. Maintained 65%+ profit margins through strategic pricing and forecasting.

Event Sales Revenue Growth Profitability Management Forecasting Partnership Development Marketing Sales Documents

Event Designer

Catering By Design

Oct 2019 - Mar 2020 (5 months)

Designed and coordinated high-end events, translating client vision into creative concepts. Managed vendor relationships, budgets, and developed customized proposals and pricing packages.

Event Design Vendor Management Budget Management Proposal Development Client Relations Catering

Director of Catering Sales & Events

Bristlecone Inn, LLC

Oct 2015 - Oct 2019 (4 years)

Led catering and event sales strategy, directing 780+ events with a 38% average profit margin. Managed a team of 30+ employees and increased bookings by 15% during ownership transition.