Dee Garland
Hotel General Manager at Smithfield Station- Claim this Profile
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Kimberly Christner
I met Dee when she came to my office to sell me a product for another company. During that presentation I was sold . . . on Dee! I offered her a job as a sales manager that day. She has the ability to sell you a service/product, make sure it's exactly what you need and all the while you get to enjoy the experience. She's a dynamo in my opinion. As a sales manager, she booked more business, built more relationships and maintained them than any other salesperson I worked with. She's the real deal and I would highly recommend her.
Michael L Allen, CCIM
Dee is a driven hospitality sales professional with extensive hotel sales experience as a top performer. Her sales management acumen has grown dramatically as she drives her sales team to adjust to market trends and achieve higher sales budget targets
Kimberly Christner
I met Dee when she came to my office to sell me a product for another company. During that presentation I was sold . . . on Dee! I offered her a job as a sales manager that day. She has the ability to sell you a service/product, make sure it's exactly what you need and all the while you get to enjoy the experience. She's a dynamo in my opinion. As a sales manager, she booked more business, built more relationships and maintained them than any other salesperson I worked with. She's the real deal and I would highly recommend her.
Michael L Allen, CCIM
Dee is a driven hospitality sales professional with extensive hotel sales experience as a top performer. Her sales management acumen has grown dramatically as she drives her sales team to adjust to market trends and achieve higher sales budget targets
Kimberly Christner
I met Dee when she came to my office to sell me a product for another company. During that presentation I was sold . . . on Dee! I offered her a job as a sales manager that day. She has the ability to sell you a service/product, make sure it's exactly what you need and all the while you get to enjoy the experience. She's a dynamo in my opinion. As a sales manager, she booked more business, built more relationships and maintained them than any other salesperson I worked with. She's the real deal and I would highly recommend her.
Michael L Allen, CCIM
Dee is a driven hospitality sales professional with extensive hotel sales experience as a top performer. Her sales management acumen has grown dramatically as she drives her sales team to adjust to market trends and achieve higher sales budget targets
Kimberly Christner
I met Dee when she came to my office to sell me a product for another company. During that presentation I was sold . . . on Dee! I offered her a job as a sales manager that day. She has the ability to sell you a service/product, make sure it's exactly what you need and all the while you get to enjoy the experience. She's a dynamo in my opinion. As a sales manager, she booked more business, built more relationships and maintained them than any other salesperson I worked with. She's the real deal and I would highly recommend her.
Michael L Allen, CCIM
Dee is a driven hospitality sales professional with extensive hotel sales experience as a top performer. Her sales management acumen has grown dramatically as she drives her sales team to adjust to market trends and achieve higher sales budget targets
Experience
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Smithfield Station
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United States
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Hotel General Manager
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May 2022 - Present
Boutique Hotel Boutique Hotel
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Shamin Hotels
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United States
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Hospitality
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200 - 300 Employee
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General Manager
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Mar 2021 - May 2022
Mentoring and leading some of the best employees in the industry. I appreciate and respect my staff and am thankful to be a part of the Shamin family. Mentoring and leading some of the best employees in the industry. I appreciate and respect my staff and am thankful to be a part of the Shamin family.
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Cornerstone Hospitality, LLC
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United States
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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General Manager
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May 2018 - Mar 2021
I am currently leading a group of dedicated, energetic and affectionate staff. We are not the Waldorf but our staff can make you feel like your at a 6 star hotel. I feel blessed to come to work each day to work with this crew. I truly enjoy my job. I am currently leading a group of dedicated, energetic and affectionate staff. We are not the Waldorf but our staff can make you feel like your at a 6 star hotel. I feel blessed to come to work each day to work with this crew. I truly enjoy my job.
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Hampton Inn & Suites Newport News
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Newport News, VA
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Director of Sales
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Jun 2017 - May 2018
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Marriott International
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United States
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Hospitality
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700 & Above Employee
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Account Executive, Affinity
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Sep 2013 - Jun 2017
I will be identifying and develop new accounts in the local area in addition to providing account management support for the assigned accounts in the Affinity markets. Developing strong partnerships with local businesses for the purpose of penetrating and growing market share and driving sales towards Marriott hotels. As well as facilitating group opportunities for outbound hotels, placing teams, groups and travelers in areas other than Hampton Roads. I will be identifying and develop new accounts in the local area in addition to providing account management support for the assigned accounts in the Affinity markets. Developing strong partnerships with local businesses for the purpose of penetrating and growing market share and driving sales towards Marriott hotels. As well as facilitating group opportunities for outbound hotels, placing teams, groups and travelers in areas other than Hampton Roads.
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Boo Williams Sportsplex
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Hampton, Virginia
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Team Specialist
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Aug 2008 - Mar 2017
I started building a portfolio from zero contacts in 2008 to well over 6K contacts today. I prospect youth basketball teams to come to Hampton for various tournaments throughout the year. In addition, I report directly to Boo Williams and the City of Hampton with figures on the economic impact that the Sportsplex has on the city. I also maintain the Sportsplex Facebook page and website. I started building a portfolio from zero contacts in 2008 to well over 6K contacts today. I prospect youth basketball teams to come to Hampton for various tournaments throughout the year. In addition, I report directly to Boo Williams and the City of Hampton with figures on the economic impact that the Sportsplex has on the city. I also maintain the Sportsplex Facebook page and website.
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Apr 2012 - Sep 2013
I am responsible for all of the Sales and Marketing functions; Direct Sales, Marketing and Promotions for a portfolio of four different brands, Marriott, Hilton, IHG, and Choice plus two independent properties. I have sold for all markets; Corporate, Government, Leisure, SMERF and Extended Stay, but my heart is on the Sports Market personally bringing in over 1.2 million in sales in the Hampton Roads area alone. Tasked with all aspects of Sales and Marketing, working closely with our Revenue Manager as well as the GM's from each property to consistently raise rate, occupancy and revpar. Show less
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Jun 2005 - Apr 2012
Account solicitation and representation of Corporate, Social, Class and Family Reunions, Tour & Travel, Religious, Fraternal, Association and mainly the Sports markets.
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SunTrust
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United States
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Financial Service Representative
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Jun 1997 - Jun 2004
Mortgages, Refinances, secured and unsecured loans. Personal and Business Banking and cash handling. I was the top sales rep on the Peninsula with over 2 million in my pipeline and an 85% conversion rate on retention. Mortgages, Refinances, secured and unsecured loans. Personal and Business Banking and cash handling. I was the top sales rep on the Peninsula with over 2 million in my pipeline and an 85% conversion rate on retention.
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