Christine Whitney
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Amy Bourne
Christine! She’s the best. 😊 I had the pleasure of meeting a now forever friend while I was the Director of Sales at Smith Teamaker and she was an Account Manager at CH Robinson. We were lucky enough to be one of the accounts she was responsible for and it was an absolute delight to work with her. Christine was always available to help us with any logistical matter, which could be very complex and time sensitive, all the while making me feel like I was the only account on her very full plate. She is the type of person that any business would relish having as an asset on their team. Christine is energetic, dedicated, reliable, focused, hard-working, kind, independent, eager to learn new things and take on increased responsibility and a skilled problem solver who wears an infectious, genuine smile on her face at all times. She is a joy to be around and I always looked forward to our conversations. I hope that I have the opportunity to work with her again in some capacity, but in the interim I’m fortunate enough to have her as one of the best friends anyone could ask for!
Cassie Gorrell
I am thrilled to recommend Christine. Christine and I worked closely together to bring hospitality business to Vancouver, Washington. Christine is a tremendous partner and works hard to showcase all the city has to offer and welcome visitors both old and new. She is a great partner to share information and contracts with, as well as networking. Now that I am not working in Vancouver any long, I am truly going to miss her comradery, her drive and her support to both me and my property.
Amy Bourne
Christine! She’s the best. 😊 I had the pleasure of meeting a now forever friend while I was the Director of Sales at Smith Teamaker and she was an Account Manager at CH Robinson. We were lucky enough to be one of the accounts she was responsible for and it was an absolute delight to work with her. Christine was always available to help us with any logistical matter, which could be very complex and time sensitive, all the while making me feel like I was the only account on her very full plate. She is the type of person that any business would relish having as an asset on their team. Christine is energetic, dedicated, reliable, focused, hard-working, kind, independent, eager to learn new things and take on increased responsibility and a skilled problem solver who wears an infectious, genuine smile on her face at all times. She is a joy to be around and I always looked forward to our conversations. I hope that I have the opportunity to work with her again in some capacity, but in the interim I’m fortunate enough to have her as one of the best friends anyone could ask for!
Cassie Gorrell
I am thrilled to recommend Christine. Christine and I worked closely together to bring hospitality business to Vancouver, Washington. Christine is a tremendous partner and works hard to showcase all the city has to offer and welcome visitors both old and new. She is a great partner to share information and contracts with, as well as networking. Now that I am not working in Vancouver any long, I am truly going to miss her comradery, her drive and her support to both me and my property.
Amy Bourne
Christine! She’s the best. 😊 I had the pleasure of meeting a now forever friend while I was the Director of Sales at Smith Teamaker and she was an Account Manager at CH Robinson. We were lucky enough to be one of the accounts she was responsible for and it was an absolute delight to work with her. Christine was always available to help us with any logistical matter, which could be very complex and time sensitive, all the while making me feel like I was the only account on her very full plate. She is the type of person that any business would relish having as an asset on their team. Christine is energetic, dedicated, reliable, focused, hard-working, kind, independent, eager to learn new things and take on increased responsibility and a skilled problem solver who wears an infectious, genuine smile on her face at all times. She is a joy to be around and I always looked forward to our conversations. I hope that I have the opportunity to work with her again in some capacity, but in the interim I’m fortunate enough to have her as one of the best friends anyone could ask for!
Cassie Gorrell
I am thrilled to recommend Christine. Christine and I worked closely together to bring hospitality business to Vancouver, Washington. Christine is a tremendous partner and works hard to showcase all the city has to offer and welcome visitors both old and new. She is a great partner to share information and contracts with, as well as networking. Now that I am not working in Vancouver any long, I am truly going to miss her comradery, her drive and her support to both me and my property.
Amy Bourne
Christine! She’s the best. 😊 I had the pleasure of meeting a now forever friend while I was the Director of Sales at Smith Teamaker and she was an Account Manager at CH Robinson. We were lucky enough to be one of the accounts she was responsible for and it was an absolute delight to work with her. Christine was always available to help us with any logistical matter, which could be very complex and time sensitive, all the while making me feel like I was the only account on her very full plate. She is the type of person that any business would relish having as an asset on their team. Christine is energetic, dedicated, reliable, focused, hard-working, kind, independent, eager to learn new things and take on increased responsibility and a skilled problem solver who wears an infectious, genuine smile on her face at all times. She is a joy to be around and I always looked forward to our conversations. I hope that I have the opportunity to work with her again in some capacity, but in the interim I’m fortunate enough to have her as one of the best friends anyone could ask for!
Cassie Gorrell
I am thrilled to recommend Christine. Christine and I worked closely together to bring hospitality business to Vancouver, Washington. Christine is a tremendous partner and works hard to showcase all the city has to offer and welcome visitors both old and new. She is a great partner to share information and contracts with, as well as networking. Now that I am not working in Vancouver any long, I am truly going to miss her comradery, her drive and her support to both me and my property.
Experience
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Visit Kitsap Peninsula
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Travel Arrangements
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Sales And Business Development
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Jan 2023 - Present
In a newly created Director of Sales and Business Development role for Visit Kitsap Peninsula, Christine Whitney, a hospitality industry veteran, will lead new business development and group sales strategies that aim to ignite tourism and visitor group business across the Kitsap Peninsula. Best known for her creativity and many successes opening and developing profitable new markets for Visit Vancouver for over nine years, Christine brings her passion for building relationships and understanding the needs of diverse clients. Working closely with strategic business partners, including hotels, venues, parks and recreation, local business partners, and agencies, Christine hopes to bring together exciting and memorable events for clients when visiting Kitsap Peninsula. Show less
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Visit Vancouver WA
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United States
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Leisure, Travel & Tourism
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Group Sales Manager
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Mar 2013 - Jan 2023
Sr. Group Sales ManagerChartered with new market and business development for this $1.5M non-profit. Created and fostered relationships and partnerships with Vancouver hotels connecting them to high-profit engagements with group conventions, conferences and sports tournaments business. Liaison and advocate between the client and selected hotel/conference hotel to support client needs and contract negotiations. Research and develop solutions that address client needs, including transportation, off-site services, entertainment, parking, and other services from concept through the event date. Conferences ranged from 20 to over 600 attendees with sports tournaments bringing thousands of players, coaches, and families.• Exceeding Sales Goals and Targets. A consistent leader in developing leads, new bookings, total bookings, and total room nights for the SMERFE Market (Social, Military, Ethnic, Religious, Fraternal and Education Markets) as well as Government and Sports Markets. • #1 in Sales. 2018 - 118.8% of goal; 2019 - 162.4% of goal; 2020 - on target for year in Q1 at 165.2% of goal. Furloughed May, 2020.• Innovative Market Development. Developed Visit Vancouver USA Sports Program. Delivered the 2019 National Cross Country Championships along with a multi-year contract 2021 & 2023 guaranteeing a total of 2,700 room nights each year with 16 hotels.• Established and Fostered Relationships. Cultivate relationships with all Vancouver hotels and conference center Sales Managers and Sales Teams in Vancouver to foster partnerships, good working rapport and support. Up-to-date on industry trends and metrics.• Sales Operations Excellence. Implemented DMAI (Destination Marketing Association International) Event Impact Calculator. Developed new and actionable operational standards that included key metric parameters that delivered deeper insights and accuracy and consistency. Show less
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Business Development Manager - SMERFE Market
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Mar 2013 - Jun 2019
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C.H. Robinson
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United States
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Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
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700 & Above Employee
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Account Mangager
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Oct 2010 - Jan 2013
Account management for a >$2M portfolio of 9 key accounts including a branch top ten account and many transactional accounts of diverse needs and revenue potential. Galvanized customer relationships with daily interaction and dedication to quick solutions, efficient problem solving and timely follow through. Sample of key accounts includes Oregon Cherry, Columbia Sportswear, Smith Teamaker, RCB International, and Eola Bottling Company. • Delivered 167% growth for 5 key accounts. Account management for a >$2M portfolio of 9 key accounts including a branch top ten account and many transactional accounts of diverse needs and revenue potential. Galvanized customer relationships with daily interaction and dedication to quick solutions, efficient problem solving and timely follow through. Sample of key accounts includes Oregon Cherry, Columbia Sportswear, Smith Teamaker, RCB International, and Eola Bottling Company. • Delivered 167% growth for 5 key accounts.
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Pathfinder Logistics
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Portland, Oregon
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Sales
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Apr 2010 - Sep 2010
Sole “Inside” Sales Representative responsible for developing new sales leads and sales through cold calling while maintaining and growing house accounts. • Quickly established a client base by securing three new customers. • Rapidly earned increased responsibilities resulting in culminating in a title promotion and raise within first three months of hire. Sole “Inside” Sales Representative responsible for developing new sales leads and sales through cold calling while maintaining and growing house accounts. • Quickly established a client base by securing three new customers. • Rapidly earned increased responsibilities resulting in culminating in a title promotion and raise within first three months of hire.
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U.S Export Assistance Center
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Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area
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Intern
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Apr 2009 - Jan 2010
Responsible for gathering market research, statistics, and customized information for trade specialists, clients, and program development. Includes customized information including country reports, trade, and industry trends and company profiles. • Updated, prepared and posted content on organization website (CMS) and client resource database (CRM). • Prepared proposal for publication of an Export Guide for distribution in Oregon and Southwest Washington. • Published in SEDCOR's Enterprise Magazine, Winter 2009 Issue, Green Industries; Don't Forget International Markets. Show less
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Education
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2007 - 2009
Washington State University Vancouver
BS, Business Administration, Marketing, Sales
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