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Welcome to the E-Planner of Sheraton Birmingham and the Birmingham-Jefferson Convention Complex. This guide is designed to provide you – the planner – with all the basic information you need to put together your event – available 24 hours a day 7 days a week!
Our Service Managers – Catering and Convention Services – are proud to provide planning and on-site services for all events in the Complex. These seasoned professionals are committed to providing the highest possible service standards and acting as your service advocate while your event is on-site.
Take a tour of the E-Planner, determine the spaces that meet your event needs, plan and order your menus on line through the e-menus and e-ordering system, determine your audio-visual requirements and develop a basic budget by using this guide. Let us know what you think of the guide and contact your Service Manager to confirm your details.
We appreciate your interest and your business!
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Simon Hill, Complex Director of Catering
Simon grew up in Dublin, Ireland and earned his college Degree from the University of Ulster Belfast, Northern Ireland. Following college in 1994 he joined the Young Hotel Managers Training Program in Atlanta, Georgia with Hilton Hotels. He has gained a wealth of experience in various hotel roles including, Restaurant Manager, Conference Services Manager, Banquet Manager and since 2006 he has been in his present role of Director of Catering. He has gained his experience in Atlanta, Seattle, Houston and now Birmingham.
Simon joined the Sheraton Birmingham and the Starwood family as Director of Catering in March, 2009. He has a team of three great catering managers to take care of all your event needs.
During his down time Simon enjoys relaxing with his family and enjoys all of the outdoor activities that the South has to offer.
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Jonathan Carvajal, Convention Services Manager
Born and raised in Argentina, Jonathan speaks both Spanish and English fluently . Jonathan lived in four countries before the age of twenty-one and finally found a home in south Florida. When he's not playing Soccer, Jonathan enjoys traveling and spending time with family and friends. With experience in service express, reservations, and as an executive meeting specialist, Jonathan found his passion in Convention Services while working at the Westin Diplomat Resort and spa.
To unwind jonathan enjoys playing soccer
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Dee McSwain, Convention Services Manager
Dee McSwain-a Native of Venezuela, moved from “The Big Easy” to Birmingham in 2011. She brings 6 years of experience from the Sheraton New Orleans, working with numerous local catering events, corporate groups and associations. She has built lasting relationships with her guests and thrives on maintaining superb partnerships. Her goal is to create a memorable experience for each group and execute each conference with the utmost success.
When away from work, Dee enjoys sharing time with her family and friends, traveling, and experiencing new cuisine!
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Brian McGee, Convention Services Manager, CMP
Born in Colorado, and raised around the world. Brian has always been fascinated in meeting new people and experiencing different cultures. Brian served six years in the military as an intelligence analyst. Following this, Brian began his Hotel career in Virginia while attending college. What started as a way to have fun, and meet new people while working his way through college, has lead to a 20 year journey. His experience in all areas of Hotel management has given Brian the tools to assure his guests and clients a truly exceptional experience. Brian’s experience as a convention services manager has lead him to work in Virginia, Connecticut, Georgia and now Alabama.
Brian has a passion for working with his clients. He finds every group to be uniquely fascinating, and thoroughly enjoys using his experience to enhance their events and connect with them. When not working, Brian enjoys spending time with his wife and experiencing all that Alabama has to offer.
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Seudonie Willis-Holmes, Convention Services Manager
Seudonie was born and raised in a small area outside of Birmingham called Bessemer, Alabama. She began her Journey at the Sheraton Birmingham as a Guest Services associate and operator at the front desk.
Serving in the hospitality industry for over ten years, Seudonie has a wide variety of experiences which include her earlier years at the Front Desk as a GSA agent to Front Desk Manager, where she welcomed many life enthusiasts to the Sheraton Birmingham Hotel for their events and conferences.
Seudonie moved to Catering as an Administrative Assistant where she learned the layout of the Sheraton/BJCC Complex. Taking on the Convention Services duties, she shares the knowledge learned to another level in assisting with Groups’ requests; coordinating with Meeting Planners with the logistics of their events held in our Convention & Exhibition Center & Hotel.
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Cheryl Mitchner, Convention Services Manager
Cheryl’s service journey has spanned over the past 30 years in several properties mostly in the Northwest which included Westin, Omni, Doubletree and Marriott. Cheryl has held numerous positions including: Reservations Supervisor, Sales Manager, Catering Manager and Convention Services Manager.
Moving South in the late 90’s, Cheryl’s passion for the hospitality industry and serving clients with first class service continue to be frontrunners for her longevity. She enjoys traveling, spending time with family & friends, reading, movies and decorating.
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Natalie Kemp, Catering Manager
Natalie was introduced to the hospitality industry while studying Electronics Technology. After working in several areas of the Wynfrey Hotel from restaurant, room service and reservations, Natalie became a sales manager for the Harbert Center and has enjoyed helping clients create amazing and memorable experiences for more than 20 years.
As a native of Birmingham, Natalie has developed lasting relationships with local social and corporate clients while introducing the amenities of this culturally rich treasure known as the “Magic City” to visiting guests. She has served as a Catering & Sales Manager of the Birmingham Marriott, Catering Sales and Sr. Catering Sales Manager of the Sheraton Birmingham and has reconnected with her hospitality roots after a 3 ½ yr hiatus with the Westin & Sheraton Birmingham.
Natalie finds joy in traveling with her 2 children, working in her church, discovering new restaurants, spending time with family & friends, volunteering with non-profit organizations and working in the yard.
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Becky Graham, Catering Manager
Becky grew up in Maryland and attended Kansas State University in Manhattan, Kansas. While in college, she found her passion for the hospitality industry and went on to graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management.
She went on to work for one of the top private country clubs in Atlanta, Georgia, Druid Hills Golf Club. Becky has trained in many roles while at Druid Hills including Restaurant Manager, Banquet Manager and most recently, Director of Catering.
Becky’s true passion is events and customer relations and she strives to ensure that your event exceeds expectations.
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Megan White, Catering Manager
Megan grew up in Michigan and attended the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. Her first role in the hospitality industry was as a catering manager in Key West, FL.
Over the past ten years she has held various roles in catering, both social and corporate, convention services, and as a director of both departments, for multiple brands including Starwood and Marriott properties. Her passion for the industry is focused on client satisfaction and loyalty.
Megan moved to Birmingham in 2010 with her husband and daughter, and welcomed a second daughter in 2011. She enjoys spending time with them, as well as reading, walking and boating.
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