James Belmonte
Director Of Sales Marketing at Hilton Durham near Duke University- Claim this Profile
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Christina B.
James Belmonte is one of those rare gems of a manager who also naturally serves as an inspiring mentor for the whole staff. With his background in the hospitality industry and twenty years’ worth of experience as a sales and marketing pioneer, James exhibits strong interpersonal skills and a unique capacity for empathy. These qualities most notably translate in his ability to motivate a team to care about its property and be invested in the property’s success. James is the go-to person for conflict resolution and problem solving; when disagreements happen in staff meetings, he steps in to diffuse tension and induce compromising. Though he’s never one to draw attention to himself, Jame's positive attitude and the respect others feel toward him are an asset to any company.
Rosalie Baldieri
Working with James was both a pleasure and a great instuctor in the sales department which in turn was profitable for the hotels we worked in. James is a great asset to any hotel he joins to work in.
Christina B.
James Belmonte is one of those rare gems of a manager who also naturally serves as an inspiring mentor for the whole staff. With his background in the hospitality industry and twenty years’ worth of experience as a sales and marketing pioneer, James exhibits strong interpersonal skills and a unique capacity for empathy. These qualities most notably translate in his ability to motivate a team to care about its property and be invested in the property’s success. James is the go-to person for conflict resolution and problem solving; when disagreements happen in staff meetings, he steps in to diffuse tension and induce compromising. Though he’s never one to draw attention to himself, Jame's positive attitude and the respect others feel toward him are an asset to any company.
Rosalie Baldieri
Working with James was both a pleasure and a great instuctor in the sales department which in turn was profitable for the hotels we worked in. James is a great asset to any hotel he joins to work in.
Christina B.
James Belmonte is one of those rare gems of a manager who also naturally serves as an inspiring mentor for the whole staff. With his background in the hospitality industry and twenty years’ worth of experience as a sales and marketing pioneer, James exhibits strong interpersonal skills and a unique capacity for empathy. These qualities most notably translate in his ability to motivate a team to care about its property and be invested in the property’s success. James is the go-to person for conflict resolution and problem solving; when disagreements happen in staff meetings, he steps in to diffuse tension and induce compromising. Though he’s never one to draw attention to himself, Jame's positive attitude and the respect others feel toward him are an asset to any company.
Rosalie Baldieri
Working with James was both a pleasure and a great instuctor in the sales department which in turn was profitable for the hotels we worked in. James is a great asset to any hotel he joins to work in.
Christina B.
James Belmonte is one of those rare gems of a manager who also naturally serves as an inspiring mentor for the whole staff. With his background in the hospitality industry and twenty years’ worth of experience as a sales and marketing pioneer, James exhibits strong interpersonal skills and a unique capacity for empathy. These qualities most notably translate in his ability to motivate a team to care about its property and be invested in the property’s success. James is the go-to person for conflict resolution and problem solving; when disagreements happen in staff meetings, he steps in to diffuse tension and induce compromising. Though he’s never one to draw attention to himself, Jame's positive attitude and the respect others feel toward him are an asset to any company.
Rosalie Baldieri
Working with James was both a pleasure and a great instuctor in the sales department which in turn was profitable for the hotels we worked in. James is a great asset to any hotel he joins to work in.
Experience
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Hilton Durham near Duke University
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United States
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director Of Sales Marketing
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Jan 2022 - Present
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Nash County Travel and Tourism
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United States
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Information Services
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Board Chair
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Jul 2021 - Jan 2022
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Board Member
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Apr 2019 - Jun 2021
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DoubleTree by Hilton
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Hospitality
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100 - 200 Employee
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Director of Sales & Marketing
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Aug 2018 - Jan 2022
-Oversee 166 sleeping rooms for all LNR, CNR and Group rooms -Ambassador at Rocky Mount Area Chamber of Commerce -Member of Rocky Mount Business Builders -Serve on the Outreach Committee for Down East Partnership for Children -Serve on Board of Nash County Travel and Tourism 2019-2021 -Serve as Chair of Nash County Travel and Tourism 2021- -Oversee 166 sleeping rooms for all LNR, CNR and Group rooms -Ambassador at Rocky Mount Area Chamber of Commerce -Member of Rocky Mount Business Builders -Serve on the Outreach Committee for Down East Partnership for Children -Serve on Board of Nash County Travel and Tourism 2019-2021 -Serve as Chair of Nash County Travel and Tourism 2021-
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VARIOUS
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Multiple
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Task Force Sales
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Jan 2013 - Jul 2018
-Serve as Task-Force assignment specialist overseeing various properties during transition or temporary time-frames. Maintain/implement temporary or lasting policies and procedures to increase or provide a road-map for future success. -Property Assignments: National 4H Conference Center, Sleep Inn Durham, Marriott Richmond West, The Langham Chicago, Hilton Garden Inn Rockaway, NJ, Doubletree Greensboro, Red Lion High Point -Serve as Task-Force assignment specialist overseeing various properties during transition or temporary time-frames. Maintain/implement temporary or lasting policies and procedures to increase or provide a road-map for future success. -Property Assignments: National 4H Conference Center, Sleep Inn Durham, Marriott Richmond West, The Langham Chicago, Hilton Garden Inn Rockaway, NJ, Doubletree Greensboro, Red Lion High Point
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PM Hospitality Ltd - Four Points by Sheraton Raleigh North
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Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area
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Director Of Sales Marketing
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Aug 2017 - Dec 2017
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Tropical Foods (Tropical Nut & Fruit)
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United States
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Food and Beverage Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Channel Development Manager (Hotels & Resorts)
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Aug 2014 - Dec 2016
-Markets new and existing key accounts through creation, development, and implementation of various business solutions. -Focus on new and existing business at the location level with key accounts in the Hotel and Resort channel. -Introduce new Truly Good Foods brand in the Northeast & Midwest Markets and increase market share. -Develop relationships at accounts’ corporate and regional management level; coordinate business meetings and presentations. -Attend and demonstrate at national conferences and trade shows.
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GF Hotels & Resorts
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United States
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Hospitality
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500 - 600 Employee
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Task Force Director of Sales & Marketing
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Aug 2011 - Dec 2012
Task-Force Assignment Specialist: Hawthorne Suites by Wyndham, Atlanta, GA: 05/12 – 12/12 Four-Points by Sheraton, Allentown, PA: 11/11 – 05/12 Crowne Plaza, Lexington, KY: 08/11 – 11/11. Task-Force Assignment Specialist: Hawthorne Suites by Wyndham, Atlanta, GA: 05/12 – 12/12 Four-Points by Sheraton, Allentown, PA: 11/11 – 05/12 Crowne Plaza, Lexington, KY: 08/11 – 11/11.
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Duke University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Director of Sales & Marketing
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Aug 2009 - Aug 2011
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Divi Resorts
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United States
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Travel Arrangements
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100 - 200 Employee
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Director of Sales
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May 2008 - Oct 2008
Recruited and relocated from New Jersey to North Carolina to oversee team of ten (10) sales managers selling vacation ownership, packages/retreats, incentive trips, & more for eight (8) resorts in the US, Canada, Europe, and the Caribbean. Recruited and relocated from New Jersey to North Carolina to oversee team of ten (10) sales managers selling vacation ownership, packages/retreats, incentive trips, & more for eight (8) resorts in the US, Canada, Europe, and the Caribbean.
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Somerset Hills Hotel & Hotel Indigo
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Bedminster, NJ
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Complex Director of Sales & Marketing
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Oct 2007 - May 2008
-Responsible for overseeing a team of five (5) for all sales, marketing, and conference services for the duel efforts of these area hotels. Total more than 220 guestrooms and over 9,000 sq. ft. of combined guestrooms and meeting space. Independent historic boutique colonial hotel and IHG branded modern concept. -Re-built client base and re-deployed entire team with strict focus on area repeat and volume producers. -Orchestrated and implemented independent extended-stay program, independent Preferred Discount campaign (Somerset Hills), and brought in new client base through efforts. -Increased RevPar Index by more than 10% through revenue strategy & group pre-sell year over year by more than 30%.
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Hilton
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United States
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Hospitality
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700 & Above Employee
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Director of Sales & Marketing
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Nov 1993 - Oct 2007
Homewood Suites, Somerset, NJ Director of Sales & Marketing, 03/05 – 10/07 Homewood Suites, Cranford, NJ Director of Sales & Marketing, 02/04 – 03/05 Embassy Suites, Parsippany, NJ Director of Sales & Marketing, 07/02 – 02/04 Doubletree Club Hotel, Norwalk, CT Director of Sales & Marketing / Sr. Sales Manager, 04/98 – 07/02 * Promoted to DOSM from Sr. Sales Manager in April, 2000 * Recognized by Hilton Hotel Corporation in 2001 for 9/11 response. Doubletree Guest Suites, New York, NY Sales Manager, Group Coordinator, Sales Assistant, 11/93 - 04/98 * Promoted to Sales Manager from Group Coordinator in November 1995 * Promoted to Group Coordinator from Sales Assistant in November 1994
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Sales Assistant
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1991 - 1993
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