Regional Director of Sales Operations

• Apr 2016 - Present

Area Director of Sales

• Oct 2016 - Jun 2022

Area Director of Sales

• Apr 2016 - Oct 2018

Director of Catering

• Jan 2013 - Mar 2016

The Holiday Inn Capitol located within blocks to all that Washington DC has to offer including the National Mall, Air & Space Museum, US Capitol and Government Buildings, Washington Monument and other Memorials, The White House and just across the street from L'Enfant Plaza Metro station. This Washington DC hotel offers 532 guestrooms including 13 Suites on 9 floor. All rooms feature 32" Flat Screen HD TV's, refrigerators, 2 Line Phones, Voicemail, Free Wired and Wireless Internet Access… Show more The Holiday Inn Capitol located within blocks to all that Washington DC has to offer including the National Mall, Air & Space Museum, US Capitol and Government Buildings, Washington Monument and other Memorials, The White House and just across the street from L'Enfant Plaza Metro station. This Washington DC hotel offers 532 guestrooms including 13 Suites on 9 floor. All rooms feature 32" Flat Screen HD TV's, refrigerators, 2 Line Phones, Voicemail, Free Wired and Wireless Internet Access, Iron/Ironing Board, Coffeemaker, Hairdryer and On-Demand Movies. Our food and beverage offerings include Starbucks, Shuttle Express Deli, Capitol Bistro and the 21st Amendment Bar & Grill. We can accommodate groups all of sizes with our 10,000 square feet of meeting and convention space. For more information please call 202-479-4000 or visit www.hicapitoldc.com. Show less The Holiday Inn Capitol located within blocks to all that Washington DC has to offer including the National Mall, Air & Space Museum, US Capitol and Government Buildings, Washington Monument and other Memorials, The White House and just across the street from L'Enfant Plaza Metro station. This Washington DC hotel offers 532 guestrooms including 13 Suites on 9 floor. All rooms feature 32" Flat Screen HD TV's, refrigerators, 2 Line Phones, Voicemail, Free Wired and Wireless Internet Access… Show more The Holiday Inn Capitol located within blocks to all that Washington DC has to offer including the National Mall, Air & Space Museum, US Capitol and Government Buildings, Washington Monument and other Memorials, The White House and just across the street from L'Enfant Plaza Metro station. This Washington DC hotel offers 532 guestrooms including 13 Suites on 9 floor. All rooms feature 32" Flat Screen HD TV's, refrigerators, 2 Line Phones, Voicemail, Free Wired and Wireless Internet Access, Iron/Ironing Board, Coffeemaker, Hairdryer and On-Demand Movies. Our food and beverage offerings include Starbucks, Shuttle Express Deli, Capitol Bistro and the 21st Amendment Bar & Grill. We can accommodate groups all of sizes with our 10,000 square feet of meeting and convention space. For more information please call 202-479-4000 or visit www.hicapitoldc.com. Show less

Director of Events & Local Marketing

• Apr 2011 - Dec 2012

The Holiday Isle Resort and Marina is located along the beautiful Atlantic Ocean in the sunny Florida Keys town of Islamorada. Just halfway between Miami and Key West this is the perfect place for a relaxing Keys vacation. Relax on our white sand beach or lounge by one of our two pools and sip on our signature drink, The Rumrunner, which was invented here. We are also home to the World Famous Tiki Bar, the first Tiki Bar in the world. The Holiday Isle features an Marina with Deep Sea Ocean… Show more The Holiday Isle Resort and Marina is located along the beautiful Atlantic Ocean in the sunny Florida Keys town of Islamorada. Just halfway between Miami and Key West this is the perfect place for a relaxing Keys vacation. Relax on our white sand beach or lounge by one of our two pools and sip on our signature drink, The Rumrunner, which was invented here. We are also home to the World Famous Tiki Bar, the first Tiki Bar in the world. The Holiday Isle features an Marina with Deep Sea Ocean Fishing, Back Country Fishing and dockage for hotel guests or anyone just stopping by for a frosty beverage or bite to eat. The Holiday Isle is the perfect place for couples, families and anyone else who is looking to get away from it all in the delightful Florida Keys! Show less The Holiday Isle Resort and Marina is located along the beautiful Atlantic Ocean in the sunny Florida Keys town of Islamorada. Just halfway between Miami and Key West this is the perfect place for a relaxing Keys vacation. Relax on our white sand beach or lounge by one of our two pools and sip on our signature drink, The Rumrunner, which was invented here. We are also home to the World Famous Tiki Bar, the first Tiki Bar in the world. The Holiday Isle features an Marina with Deep Sea Ocean… Show more The Holiday Isle Resort and Marina is located along the beautiful Atlantic Ocean in the sunny Florida Keys town of Islamorada. Just halfway between Miami and Key West this is the perfect place for a relaxing Keys vacation. Relax on our white sand beach or lounge by one of our two pools and sip on our signature drink, The Rumrunner, which was invented here. We are also home to the World Famous Tiki Bar, the first Tiki Bar in the world. The Holiday Isle features an Marina with Deep Sea Ocean Fishing, Back Country Fishing and dockage for hotel guests or anyone just stopping by for a frosty beverage or bite to eat. The Holiday Isle is the perfect place for couples, families and anyone else who is looking to get away from it all in the delightful Florida Keys! Show less

Area Director of Sales

• Jan 2005 - Apr 2011

Solicit new and existing clients with a dedicated outside sales effort. Maintains all sales systems, records and reports for both properties including current accounts, past accounts and lost business accounts for future potential. Implement and maintain revenue management systems and strategies for both properties. Outside visits to trade shows, travel agencies and call centers to promote individual hotels and management company . Develop yearly marketing plan and establish… Show more Solicit new and existing clients with a dedicated outside sales effort. Maintains all sales systems, records and reports for both properties including current accounts, past accounts and lost business accounts for future potential. Implement and maintain revenue management systems and strategies for both properties. Outside visits to trade shows, travel agencies and call centers to promote individual hotels and management company . Develop yearly marketing plan and establish advertising campaigns with clear target market and objectives. Create collateral material and update e-commerce sites regularly. Develop and maintain online presence through Facebook, Twitter, Trip Advisor and other online channels. Member of Hersha Task Force Team. Assisted with new hotel openings, training new sales staff and system support for various hotels upon request. Show less Solicit new and existing clients with a dedicated outside sales effort. Maintains all sales systems, records and reports for both properties including current accounts, past accounts and lost business accounts for future potential. Implement and maintain revenue management systems and strategies for both properties. Outside visits to trade shows, travel agencies and call centers to promote individual hotels and management company . Develop yearly marketing plan and establish… Show more Solicit new and existing clients with a dedicated outside sales effort. Maintains all sales systems, records and reports for both properties including current accounts, past accounts and lost business accounts for future potential. Implement and maintain revenue management systems and strategies for both properties. Outside visits to trade shows, travel agencies and call centers to promote individual hotels and management company . Develop yearly marketing plan and establish advertising campaigns with clear target market and objectives. Create collateral material and update e-commerce sites regularly. Develop and maintain online presence through Facebook, Twitter, Trip Advisor and other online channels. Member of Hersha Task Force Team. Assisted with new hotel openings, training new sales staff and system support for various hotels upon request. Show less

President/Board of Directors

• Jan 2005 - Apr 2011

The Hershey Partnership, your Hershey PA Chamber of Commerce, is an independent, non-profit, year-round organization whose mission is to create an environment of business and community which promotes the Hershey PA area as a better place to visit, live and conduct business. The Hershey Partnership is dedicated to serving businesses that thrive on local as well as tourist commerce. Many of The Hershey Partnership members serve both visitors and residents. There are many commonalities… Show more The Hershey Partnership, your Hershey PA Chamber of Commerce, is an independent, non-profit, year-round organization whose mission is to create an environment of business and community which promotes the Hershey PA area as a better place to visit, live and conduct business. The Hershey Partnership is dedicated to serving businesses that thrive on local as well as tourist commerce. Many of The Hershey Partnership members serve both visitors and residents. There are many commonalities between businesses who serve those visiting the area and those who live here, but there are also distinct differences. As an organization, we pride ourselves in our ability to serve all of our members’ unique needs. One way we do this is through our publication "Your Guide to Chocolate Town", a great reference for both Hershey residents and visitors. If you are interested in growing your business in South Central Pennsylvania or the Hershey area we encourage you to join The Hershey Partnership, your Hershey PA Chamber of Commerce. Stop by our Information Center at 150 W. Chocolate Avenue in downtown Hershey or call us at (717) 298.1359. You can also send us an email at information@hersheypartnership.com. Show less The Hershey Partnership, your Hershey PA Chamber of Commerce, is an independent, non-profit, year-round organization whose mission is to create an environment of business and community which promotes the Hershey PA area as a better place to visit, live and conduct business. The Hershey Partnership is dedicated to serving businesses that thrive on local as well as tourist commerce. Many of The Hershey Partnership members serve both visitors and residents. There are many commonalities… Show more The Hershey Partnership, your Hershey PA Chamber of Commerce, is an independent, non-profit, year-round organization whose mission is to create an environment of business and community which promotes the Hershey PA area as a better place to visit, live and conduct business. The Hershey Partnership is dedicated to serving businesses that thrive on local as well as tourist commerce. Many of The Hershey Partnership members serve both visitors and residents. There are many commonalities between businesses who serve those visiting the area and those who live here, but there are also distinct differences. As an organization, we pride ourselves in our ability to serve all of our members’ unique needs. One way we do this is through our publication "Your Guide to Chocolate Town", a great reference for both Hershey residents and visitors. If you are interested in growing your business in South Central Pennsylvania or the Hershey area we encourage you to join The Hershey Partnership, your Hershey PA Chamber of Commerce. Stop by our Information Center at 150 W. Chocolate Avenue in downtown Hershey or call us at (717) 298.1359. You can also send us an email at information@hersheypartnership.com. Show less

Corporate Sales Manager

• Oct 1999 - Dec 2004

Superior organizational skills to keep office running smoothly and maintaining customer satisfaction Conducted client needs assessments and tours to ascertain requirements for events Organized outside marketing events to increase exposure in meetings and conventions market Build relationships with corporate accounts for major national companies with local presence and airlines Prompt and accurate servicing of all business accounts including contracting, follow-up and… Show more Superior organizational skills to keep office running smoothly and maintaining customer satisfaction Conducted client needs assessments and tours to ascertain requirements for events Organized outside marketing events to increase exposure in meetings and conventions market Build relationships with corporate accounts for major national companies with local presence and airlines Prompt and accurate servicing of all business accounts including contracting, follow-up and resolicitation for future bookings, as well as coordination with other departments to meet client needs Work with national sales office for Intercontinental Hotels to increase brand exposure to accounts with local interest Show less Superior organizational skills to keep office running smoothly and maintaining customer satisfaction Conducted client needs assessments and tours to ascertain requirements for events Organized outside marketing events to increase exposure in meetings and conventions market Build relationships with corporate accounts for major national companies with local presence and airlines Prompt and accurate servicing of all business accounts including contracting, follow-up and… Show more Superior organizational skills to keep office running smoothly and maintaining customer satisfaction Conducted client needs assessments and tours to ascertain requirements for events Organized outside marketing events to increase exposure in meetings and conventions market Build relationships with corporate accounts for major national companies with local presence and airlines Prompt and accurate servicing of all business accounts including contracting, follow-up and resolicitation for future bookings, as well as coordination with other departments to meet client needs Work with national sales office for Intercontinental Hotels to increase brand exposure to accounts with local interest Show less