Experience

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  Silver Hotel Group

  • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

  • Cluster Sales Manager

    • Oct 2022 - Present
    • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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  Chartwell Retirement Residences

  • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

  • Sales Consultant

    • Sep 2021 - Oct 2022
    • Toronto, Ontario, Canada

    * Leveraged Chartwell’s consultative sales process “Value Match” to help seniors and adult children make informed decisions when choosing a retirement residence. Successfully executed the Chartwell Value Match sales process.* Conducted creative and personalized visits; provided information to the...

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  Hilton, Toronto

  • Toronto

  • Sales Manager

    • Feb 2017 - Mar 2021
    • Toronto

     Oversee collaborative efforts with various brand’s Global Account Managers and ensure that hotels are executing brand sales strategies Source/prospect and cultivate new leads regularly via phone, face-to-face meetings on and off site, trade show and other networking opportunities Nurture clie...

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  Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.

  • Toronto, Ontario

  • Sales Manager

    • Nov 2014 - Jan 2017
    • Toronto, Ontario

     Secured business for leisure, tour and travel and corporate incentive group markets by maintaining top accounts, and implementing strategic solicitation and relationship methods to achieve goals for four (4) hotels Achieved double-digit margins and increased annual negotiated contract rate by ...

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  Toronto Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre

  • Toronto, Ontario

  • Sales Manager

    • Sep 2010 - Nov 2014
    • Toronto, Ontario

     Increased market share by developing relationships with tour and travel wholesalers; resulting in successfully entering the Latin America market Developed sales actions plans and consistently exceeding sales quotas; surpassed goal by 50% in 2013  Successfully increased number of new accounts ...

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  Hyatt Regency Toronto

  • Toronto, Ontario

  • Sales Manager

    • Sep 2009 - Sep 2010
    • Toronto, Ontario

     Expanded clientele during the hotel’s rebrand; effectively led a local sales blitz, generating leads which led to increasing revenue Fostered a positive relationship with clients; resulting in securing additional accounts  Awarded Certificate of Excellence for receiving 100% score in the Sale...

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  Renaissance Vancouver Hotel Harbourside

  • Vancouver, British Columbia

  • Sales Manager

    • 2006 - 2010
    • Vancouver, British Columbia

    • Successfully solicited new accounts through active prospecting and qualified sales calls. • Effectively engaged and maintained client relationships with hotel’s corporate accounts that brought about future bookings and fostered customer loyalty.• Constantly achieved group pace goal above target...

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  Hyatt Regency Vancouver

  • Vancouver, British Columbia

  • Catering Sales Manager

    • 2005 - 2006
    • Vancouver, British Columbia

    • Successfully shifted new accounts and maintained existing accounts by developing strong pattern of repeat sales and client loyalty.• Achieved 95% of individual booking goal within my sixth month on the job.• Successfully cultivated a loyal client base by providing keen attention to details in t...

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  Renaissance Vancouver Hotel Harbourside

  • Vancouver, British Columbia

  • Catering Sales Manager

    • 2003 - 2005
    • Vancouver, British Columbia

    • Increased holiday catering revenue by 40% from previous year.• Achieved 90% of individual booking pace goal on my first year on the job.• Effectively closed the best catering opportunities for the hotel based on market conditions and hotel’s need time.• Constantly generated quality leads throug...

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  Towers Rotana Hotel

  • Dubai, United Arab Emirates

  • Groups & Catering Manager

    • 2000 - 2001
    • Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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  Hotel Inter-Continental Dubai

  • Dubai, United Arab Emirates

  • Asst. Director of Catering

    • 1998 - 2000
    • Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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  Leo-Burnett

  • Manila, Philippines

  • Account Manager – Marketing Services

    • 1997 - 1998
    • Manila, Philippines
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  Hotel Inter-Continental Dubai

  • Catering & Conference Services Manager

    • 1992 - 1996

  • Catering Coordinator

    • 1990 - 1992

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  Hotel Inter-Continental Dubai

  • Dubai, United Arab Emirates

  • Sales Executive

    • 1988 - 1989
    • Dubai, United Arab Emirates