Amanda Park Butler
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Lauren Izzo
Amanda was wonderful to work with. She is driven, hardworking and dedicated. She leads by example and has always had a positive attitude towards work. Amanda has exceptional leadership skills and has been a mentor to me for many years.
Betsy (Olwine) Baker
Amanda and I worked together while she was at the Marriott Gateway Park near the Denver International Airport. Amanda takes the budget seriously and will pivot her team to help the hotel achieve its goals. She is creative not only in selling, but training and holding her team accountable. Amanda has great energy, fun ideas to motivate the team while seriously putting revenue on the books. She manages pace and stays ahead of any upcoming challenges. I would hire Amanda for my team any time, she is fantastic!
Lauren Izzo
Amanda was wonderful to work with. She is driven, hardworking and dedicated. She leads by example and has always had a positive attitude towards work. Amanda has exceptional leadership skills and has been a mentor to me for many years.
Betsy (Olwine) Baker
Amanda and I worked together while she was at the Marriott Gateway Park near the Denver International Airport. Amanda takes the budget seriously and will pivot her team to help the hotel achieve its goals. She is creative not only in selling, but training and holding her team accountable. Amanda has great energy, fun ideas to motivate the team while seriously putting revenue on the books. She manages pace and stays ahead of any upcoming challenges. I would hire Amanda for my team any time, she is fantastic!
Lauren Izzo
Amanda was wonderful to work with. She is driven, hardworking and dedicated. She leads by example and has always had a positive attitude towards work. Amanda has exceptional leadership skills and has been a mentor to me for many years.
Betsy (Olwine) Baker
Amanda and I worked together while she was at the Marriott Gateway Park near the Denver International Airport. Amanda takes the budget seriously and will pivot her team to help the hotel achieve its goals. She is creative not only in selling, but training and holding her team accountable. Amanda has great energy, fun ideas to motivate the team while seriously putting revenue on the books. She manages pace and stays ahead of any upcoming challenges. I would hire Amanda for my team any time, she is fantastic!
Lauren Izzo
Amanda was wonderful to work with. She is driven, hardworking and dedicated. She leads by example and has always had a positive attitude towards work. Amanda has exceptional leadership skills and has been a mentor to me for many years.
Betsy (Olwine) Baker
Amanda and I worked together while she was at the Marriott Gateway Park near the Denver International Airport. Amanda takes the budget seriously and will pivot her team to help the hotel achieve its goals. She is creative not only in selling, but training and holding her team accountable. Amanda has great energy, fun ideas to motivate the team while seriously putting revenue on the books. She manages pace and stays ahead of any upcoming challenges. I would hire Amanda for my team any time, she is fantastic!
Experience
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Visit Aurora, Colorado
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United States
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Leisure, Travel & Tourism
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Sales
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Aug 2023 - Present
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Sage Hospitality Group
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United States
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Hospitality
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700 & Above Employee
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Sales Task Force
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Jun 2023 - Aug 2023
Dual Director of Sales for Hyatt Place Pena Station and Hyatt House Denver Airport Dual Director of Sales for Hyatt Place Pena Station and Hyatt House Denver Airport
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Keller Williams Realty, Inc.
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United States
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Real Estate
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700 & Above Employee
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Licensed Realtor
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Nov 2021 - Aug 2022
Over $6 million in less than one year in transactions in both the sale and purchase side of the home buying process. Over $6 million in less than one year in transactions in both the sale and purchase side of the home buying process.
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Sage Hospitality Group
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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 and Marketing - Denver Airport Marriott at Gateway Park
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Jun 2018 - Dec 2020
Develop and execute strategic sales and marketing plans to generate and optimize overall revenues, through marketing, sales, promotion and advertising that positively impacts hotel. Teach a combination of newer techniques with trustworthy selling strategies to maximize the team’s efforts. Lead, develop, motivate and support the sales, convention service, and catering managers to maximize revenues and margins.
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Director of Sales and Marketing - DoubleTree by Hilton Atlanta Perimeter Dunwoody
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Nov 2016 - Jun 2018
Built sales and catering department from the ground up, streamlined the department and initiated new SOP’s. Managed a team of six individuals. Delivery and execution of the marketing plan, budget and leadership of the sales department. Driving the department to exceed revenue and activity goals while maintaining a positive environment. Part of transition team, taking hotel from a Holiday Inn to a DoubleTree after a $12 million renovation. Overcoming previous perception through creative selling and relationships to drive results. Show less
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Interstate Hotel & Resorts, Now part of Aimbridge Hospitality
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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
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Apr 2012 - Nov 2016
Responsible for directing the activities of the hotel sales team, providing leadership and motivation necessary to implement effective sales and marketing strategies and to maximize the generation of hotel sales/revenues. Established and executed sales campaigns to expand customer base in the marketing area. Developed business leads, solicited potential clients while servicing existing accounts and growing revenue for the hotel. Maintained high visability in the surrounding community to ensure ongoing local market awareness. Handled the corporate business travel market. Show less
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Westmont Hospitality Group
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Canada
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Hospitality
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400 - 500 Employee
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Senior Sales Manager
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Apr 2008 - Mar 2012
Managed corporate transient and group market for both Hilton Melbourne Beach and Doubletree Suites by Hilton Melbourne Beach. Conducted sales calls, phone and office solicitations, networking and sales trips. Handled all administrative work related to job. Maintained Delphi database. Conceptualized client appreciation and marketing events at hotel. Managed corporate transient and group market for both Hilton Melbourne Beach and Doubletree Suites by Hilton Melbourne Beach. Conducted sales calls, phone and office solicitations, networking and sales trips. Handled all administrative work related to job. Maintained Delphi database. Conceptualized client appreciation and marketing events at hotel.
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Coakley & Williams Hotel Management Company
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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
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Jun 2007 - Apr 2008
Managed all markets for Royal Mansions Resort, a condo-hotel in Cape Canaveral, Florida. Conducted sales calls, phone and office solicitations, networking and sales trips. Created property Sales & Marketing Plan. Created and maintained marketing presence through print and internet. Responsible for rate loading on GDS, internet websites and wholesalers. Developed and maintained rapport with Space Coast Office of Tourism and Cocoa Beach Chamber of Commerce. Managed all markets for Royal Mansions Resort, a condo-hotel in Cape Canaveral, Florida. Conducted sales calls, phone and office solicitations, networking and sales trips. Created property Sales & Marketing Plan. Created and maintained marketing presence through print and internet. Responsible for rate loading on GDS, internet websites and wholesalers. Developed and maintained rapport with Space Coast Office of Tourism and Cocoa Beach Chamber of Commerce.
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Conrad Miami
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United States
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sales Manager
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2006 - 2007
Managed West/Mid-West and Florida group market for hotel. Conducted sales calls, phone solicitation, and attend trade shows and sales trips. Handled all administrative work for position. Managed West/Mid-West and Florida group market for hotel. Conducted sales calls, phone solicitation, and attend trade shows and sales trips. Handled all administrative work for position.
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Sheraton Miami Mart
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Miami, FL
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Sales Manager
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Feb 2005 - Jun 2006
Managed social, government, education, religious, association and pharmaceutical group market for hotel. Conducted sales calls, phone solicitation, and attend trade shows and sales trips. Processed Starwood Preferred Planner points for all groups. Created marketing ideas, attended liaison meetings and processed leads between local airport hotel initiatives. Managed social, government, education, religious, association and pharmaceutical group market for hotel. Conducted sales calls, phone solicitation, and attend trade shows and sales trips. Processed Starwood Preferred Planner points for all groups. Created marketing ideas, attended liaison meetings and processed leads between local airport hotel initiatives.
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Education
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Barry University
Bachelor of Science (BS) Administration -
AHLEI - American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute
Hospitality Manager: Leadership Certificate