Brea Gardner

Brea Gardner has extensive experience in the hospitality and event management industry, currently serving as the Director of Sales Technology at Wedgewood Weddings & Events since June 2011, where responsibilities include overseeing Salesforce CRM development and implementation. Previously, Brea held roles such as General Manager, successfully transforming the Aliso Viejo Center into a profit center, and Catering Sales Director, overseeing the execution of over 130 weddings and 50 banquets annually while exceeding sales goals. Earlier positions included a Wine Bartender/Server at Taverna Banfi Restaurant and management roles at Cornell University. Brea's career began in the hospitality sector during a student leadership program and includes an internship at Ecolab focusing on territory sales management. Brea holds a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Administration/Management from Cornell University.