Argy Koumas

Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Blue Sky Hospitality Solutions
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(386) 825-5501
Location
East Northport, New York, United States, US
Languages
  • Greek Native or bilingual proficiency
  • German Limited working proficiency
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Brian Athas

It was a pleasure to work with Argy. His knowledge of the New York market was extensive and always impressive. Argy saw both sides of every decision we faced and thought out all aspects of every piece of business. He was thorough and had good sense of what Sales, Revenue, and Operations all look for in a booking.

Rosario Bianchi, CHA

Working with Argy and his nyc market insight was a true asset to his hotels. Argy is very knowledgeable with multi brand resources and has developed deep partnerships with key accounts.

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Credentials

  • Marriott ES Sales Edge
    Marriott
    Oct, 2012
    - Sep, 2024

Experience

  • Blue Sky Hospitality Solutions
    • United States
    • Hospitality
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Vice President of Sales & Marketing
      • Apr 2023 - Present
  • Lions Clubs International
    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Member
      • Oct 2022 - Present

      Active volunteer for the Riverhead Chapter of Lions Club International Active volunteer for the Riverhead Chapter of Lions Club International

  • Skål International Long Island
    • Board Member
      • Apr 2022 - Present

      Secretary/Treasurer Secretary/Treasurer

  • New Castle Hotels & Resorts
    • United States
    • Hospitality
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Dual Director of Sales & Marketing
      • Feb 2022 - Apr 2023
    • Director of Sales and Marketing
      • Dec 2021 - Feb 2022
  • TAKtical Consulting
    • United States
    • Law Enforcement
    • Owner
      • Jul 2020 - Nov 2021

      Providing sales & marketing strategies tailored for your business Providing sales & marketing strategies tailored for your business

  • M&R Hotel Management
    • United States
    • Hospitality
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Regional Director Of Sales And Marketing
      • Jun 2018 - Jun 2020

      Regional Director of Sales & Marketing Supervised sales teams initially for 5 hotels, which grew to 11 in three boroughs. • Successfully opened 3 hotels, transitioned 3 others to our management company and was working on 2 more openings for summer 2020 • Improved my region’s portfolio market share by 25% in one year via market mix shift • Completed development and implemented Management Sales SOPs • Responsible for regional properties achieving Sales Revenue targets and Market Share • Participated in joint outside calls with sales teams Position eliminated due to pandemic. Show less

  • Homewood Suites by Hilton New York/Midtown Manhattan Times Square-South, NY
    • United States
    • Hospitality
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Director of Sales and Marketing
      • Oct 2014 - Jun 2018

      First Homewood Suites in Manhattan! Leading sales and marketing efforts for this 293 room hotel. First Homewood Suites in Manhattan! Leading sales and marketing efforts for this 293 room hotel.

  • Hilton Garden Inn Central Park South Midtown West
    • United States
    • Hospitality
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Director of Sales & Marketing
      • Oct 2013 - Jun 2014

      Led Pre and Post Opening Sales & Marketing efforts of hotel, including Social media, Website, and brand marketing. Solicited and contracted Business Transient accounts for hotel. Led a sales team of 3 for this largest HGI (401 rooms) in the world. Led Pre and Post Opening Sales & Marketing efforts of hotel, including Social media, Website, and brand marketing. Solicited and contracted Business Transient accounts for hotel. Led a sales team of 3 for this largest HGI (401 rooms) in the world.

  • Residence Inn by Marriott New York Manhattan/Midtown East
    • Director of Sales & Marketing
      • Aug 2012 - Oct 2013

      Led the Pre-Opening and Opening Sales efforts for the second Residence Inn in Manhattan. • Directly managed one Senior Sales managers and one coordinator • Partnered with brand to raise awareness and enhance Sales Acumen by successfully completing the 4 Day Marriott Sales Edge training program • Achieved Market Share of 108 within 3 months of opening (Feb-May) surpassing Management and Brand expectations • Launched and maintained weekly Social Media posts for hotel Led the Pre-Opening and Opening Sales efforts for the second Residence Inn in Manhattan. • Directly managed one Senior Sales managers and one coordinator • Partnered with brand to raise awareness and enhance Sales Acumen by successfully completing the 4 Day Marriott Sales Edge training program • Achieved Market Share of 108 within 3 months of opening (Feb-May) surpassing Management and Brand expectations • Launched and maintained weekly Social Media posts for hotel

  • HSMAI
    • United States
    • Hospitality
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Seminar/Program Manager
      • 2009 - 2013
  • Wyndham Garden Hotel Times Square South
    • Hospitality
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Director of Sales and Marketing
      • Jun 2010 - Nov 2011

      Transitioned hotel from Pre Opening via Market refocus yielding an increase of 11% in ADR growth 2011 vs. 2010. • Achieved 175% of budgeted group goal in 2010 • Finalist for HSMAI Sales & Marketing Executive of the year, 2011 • Co-created ebrochure to better promote hotel outlets, achieve overall cost savings while being inline with Wyndham's green initiatives • Trained pre-opening Wyndham staff for new Tryp brand, Wyndham Bonnett Creek and Chinatown • Partnered with Wyndham Global Sales team increasing their contribution in Group revenue by 115% YOY • Collaborated with Food and Beverage Director in marketing and booking catering events for all F&B outlets, turning an actual profit for 2011. *** Hotel was sold mid-November and both management and brand were changed. Show less

  • Flatotel
    • United States
    • Hospitality
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Director of Sales
      • Jun 2005 - Jun 2010

      Led Sales Efforts for this 277 room Midtown Independent Upscale Hotel, supervising 2 Sales Managers, 2 Catering Managers and 2 Coordinators. • Increased room revenue from $14.3 million in 2005 to $21 million in 2010. • Achieved budget in 2009 with a RGI of 106 and consistently strong market share index • Created and implemented Sales Incentive plan • Represented hotel at various industry events to grow customer base and revenues • Grew revenues from top accounts through successful Seasonal pricing • Assumed Revenue Manager responsibilities, in addition to my Sales Leadership Duties (Sept.2009-Dec.2009), maintaining role as part of Revenue Committee. • Oversaw marketing efforts targeting new areas, yielding growth from South America and Oceania 2008 vs. 2009 of 12% and a 29% revenue growth in 2010 vs. 2009 *** Hotel was sold in 2012 and is now strictly Condominiums. Show less

  • Crowne Plaza United Nations
    • United States
    • Hospitality
    • Director of Sales
      • Feb 2002 - May 2005
  • Millennium & Copthorne Hotels
    • Hospitality
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Director of Group Sales
      • Oct 1998 - Jan 2002
  • Hotel Lexington, A Taj Hotel
    • Manager of Travel Industry Sales
      • Jan 1990 - Oct 1998

Education

  • City University of New York-Queens College
    BS, Biology/Pre-Med
  • Intermediate School 126 Queens
    Junior High School Diploma, 6-9
  • Kastoria High School Greece
    High School Diploma, 10-12

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