The Umstead Hotel and Spa appoints Carrie Cassidy as Director of Cattering and Conference Services (United States)
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The Umstead Hotel and Spa appoints Carrie Cassidy as Director of Cattering and Conference Services (United States)
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This is a press release selected by our editorial committee and published online for free on 2008-12-02
The Umstead Hotel and Spa (www.theumstead.com), North Carolina’s only AAA Five Diamond hotel, has appointed Carrie Cassidy as director of catering and conference services. In her new position, Cassidy is responsible for planning and directing the activities of her department, including staff management and the oversight of all group-related functions at the hotel.
“Carrie’s impressive background in the hospitality industry is a perfect complement to the collective expertise of our catering and conference services staff, and we’re delighted to have her on our team,” said Leah Goodnight, acting general manager of The Umstead Hotel and Spa. “Her guidance will continue to propel The Umstead forward as the premier property in the region for meetings and special events.”
Cassidy brings more than a decade of experience in catering and meeting services, food and beverage management and event planning to the position. Prior to joining The Umstead, she served as the director of catering and conference services at the Sea Island Resorts properties – The Cloister and The Lodge – in Sea Island, G.A. Her previous experience includes catering sales and service manager positions at the Sheraton Chicago, the Hilton Denver Tech South and the Harrisburg Marriot in Harrisburg, Penn.
Throughout her career in the hospitality industry, Cassidy has become a dynamic sales and marketing professional. She has repeatedly exceeded revenue and sales goals and has fostered strong client relationships while encouraging new business development. Cassidy attained a Business Administration degree with a focus on Hospitality Administration from Florida State University. For more information, please visit www.theumstead.com.
The Umstead Hotel and Spa offers 10,200 square feet of meeting and function space ideal for the business and social needs of the community and beyond. Cutting-edge technology along with soothing views of the lake and surrounding natural environs create a collaborative setting. Banquet and meeting rooms feature wireless control panels, automatic drop down LCD projectors and screens, advanced sound and projection systems and a range of other audio-visual capabilities. A 6,000 square foot outdoor lawn complements the indoor meeting space to accommodate distinctive events and receptions. Special wedding packages are also available.
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