Amanda Vrbas
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Christy DeSiato
Amanda Jackson is a true leader not only on our Sales team and Hotel team but is emerging as a leader in the meetings industry as well. Amanda is driven and dedicated in accomplishing her goals and objectives, she has a true passion for this industry. In every role that Amanda has held she consistently hits and exceeds her goals and has developed long lasting relationships with her clients. Amanda is always pushing herself to better her knowledge of the industry and community. Amanda’s energy and drive is contagious and she inspires those who come in contact with her.
Lindsey Gauthier
I coordinate our National Sales Meeting and we were looking for a downtown property for our 2012 Meeting. Amanda was so personable and energetic, making a great first impression. I gave Amanda our needs in regards to meeting space and objectives of the meeting, she in return gave me several possibiliites. She was quick to suggest different meal ideas, team building ideas, and vendors she reccomneded. She definitely sold us with her expertise and professionalism. We loved working with this Westin team from start to finish.
Christy DeSiato
Amanda Jackson is a true leader not only on our Sales team and Hotel team but is emerging as a leader in the meetings industry as well. Amanda is driven and dedicated in accomplishing her goals and objectives, she has a true passion for this industry. In every role that Amanda has held she consistently hits and exceeds her goals and has developed long lasting relationships with her clients. Amanda is always pushing herself to better her knowledge of the industry and community. Amanda’s energy and drive is contagious and she inspires those who come in contact with her.
Lindsey Gauthier
I coordinate our National Sales Meeting and we were looking for a downtown property for our 2012 Meeting. Amanda was so personable and energetic, making a great first impression. I gave Amanda our needs in regards to meeting space and objectives of the meeting, she in return gave me several possibiliites. She was quick to suggest different meal ideas, team building ideas, and vendors she reccomneded. She definitely sold us with her expertise and professionalism. We loved working with this Westin team from start to finish.
Christy DeSiato
Amanda Jackson is a true leader not only on our Sales team and Hotel team but is emerging as a leader in the meetings industry as well. Amanda is driven and dedicated in accomplishing her goals and objectives, she has a true passion for this industry. In every role that Amanda has held she consistently hits and exceeds her goals and has developed long lasting relationships with her clients. Amanda is always pushing herself to better her knowledge of the industry and community. Amanda’s energy and drive is contagious and she inspires those who come in contact with her.
Lindsey Gauthier
I coordinate our National Sales Meeting and we were looking for a downtown property for our 2012 Meeting. Amanda was so personable and energetic, making a great first impression. I gave Amanda our needs in regards to meeting space and objectives of the meeting, she in return gave me several possibiliites. She was quick to suggest different meal ideas, team building ideas, and vendors she reccomneded. She definitely sold us with her expertise and professionalism. We loved working with this Westin team from start to finish.
Christy DeSiato
Amanda Jackson is a true leader not only on our Sales team and Hotel team but is emerging as a leader in the meetings industry as well. Amanda is driven and dedicated in accomplishing her goals and objectives, she has a true passion for this industry. In every role that Amanda has held she consistently hits and exceeds her goals and has developed long lasting relationships with her clients. Amanda is always pushing herself to better her knowledge of the industry and community. Amanda’s energy and drive is contagious and she inspires those who come in contact with her.
Lindsey Gauthier
I coordinate our National Sales Meeting and we were looking for a downtown property for our 2012 Meeting. Amanda was so personable and energetic, making a great first impression. I gave Amanda our needs in regards to meeting space and objectives of the meeting, she in return gave me several possibiliites. She was quick to suggest different meal ideas, team building ideas, and vendors she reccomneded. She definitely sold us with her expertise and professionalism. We loved working with this Westin team from start to finish.
Credentials
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Certificate in Revenue Management
eCornellJun, 2008- Nov, 2024
Experience
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PaySimple
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United States
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President of Sales
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Aug 2021 - Present
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Senior Director of Customer Success
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Jan 2016 - Aug 2021
Provide day-to-day leadership for the Customer Success team, making sure each team member is achieving their daily, weekly, and monthly goalsWork with cross-functional teams (Marketing, Sales, Product, etc) around customer success initiativesManage existing systems (Salesforce, LiveOps, etc.) and make sure we use them in the best wayAct as the voice of the customer by collecting popular feature requests and creating business reasons to prioritize requests on the product road mapServe as an escalation point for customer issues and act as the first point of contact to help team members win difficult deals through white-glove serviceExecute daily and monthly metric and incentive reports
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Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel
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United States
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Hospitality
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100 - 200 Employee
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Director of Group Sales
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Dec 2013 - Jan 2016
Manage Citywide Sales TerritoryConduct Daily Business Review with DOSM and DORMComplete weekly production and PACE analysis for management and ownersAnnual sales goal setting for individual managersAttend weekly strategy and forecasting meetingsLead interview process for new hiresProvide training for Sales Quality Assurance Test CallsCreate booking incentives and client-facing promotionsCoordinate monthly strategy meetings for all group sellersApprove contracts and negotiate contract verbiage
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Account Director, Group
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Sep 2012 - Dec 2013
Approve contracts and negotiate contract verbiageBack-up for Daily Business Review Annual sales goal setting for individual managers Attend monthly strategy and forecasting meetingsParticipate in interview process for new managers Create training schedules for new managers Provide training for Sales Quality Assurance Test CallsCreate booking incentives and client-facing promotionsCoordinate monthly strategy meetings for all group sellers
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Sales Manager - Colorado, West Coast, Sports and Entertainment
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Jun 2010 - Oct 2012
Group sales for events signing out of Colorado or the West Coast with peak room nights over 60. Sports and Entertainment market - all sizes.
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Complex Business Travel Sales Manager
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Dec 2008 - Jun 2010
As Complex BTSM for Starwood Hotels of Downtown, I am responsible for soliciting new and existing corporate accounts that qualify for negotiated transient rates. As Complex BTSM for Starwood Hotels of Downtown, I am responsible for soliciting new and existing corporate accounts that qualify for negotiated transient rates.
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Business Travel Sales Manager
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Mar 2007 - Dec 2008
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Sports and Entertainment Coordinator
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Jun 2005 - Mar 2007
As Sports and Entertainment Coordinator at the Westin, I coordinated all details for professional team stays at the hotel as well as media or sponsor groups associated with the team.
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Education
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2011 - 2013
University of Colorado at Denver
Masters of Science, Management and Organization -
2002 - 2005
University of Mary
Bachelor of Science, Business Communication
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