Experience

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  Visit Grand Junction

  • Grand Junction, Colorado, United States

  • Director

    • Mar 2018 - Present
    • Grand Junction, Colorado, United States

    Director, Visit Grand Junction - The Destination Marketing Organization for the City of Grand Junction.Continued development of Visit Grand Junction's strategy as a data science and analysis department delivering actionable insights to guide marketing programs.Manage the development and imple...

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  Visit Estes Park

  • 1200 Graves Ave., Estes Park, CO 80517

  • President & CEO

    • May 2014 - Dec 2017
    • 1200 Graves Ave., Estes Park, CO 80517

    Destination Marketing Organization for Estes Park, Basecamp for Rocky Mountain National ParkManaged $3.2 million operating budget with 8-person team and 5 contracted agenciesAchieved significant growth during off-peak seasons due to new strategy and data analyticsAchieved 35% lodging tax revenue ...

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  Estes Park Condos

  • Estes Park, CO

  • V.P. of Operations

    • Oct 2005 - Oct 2013
    • Estes Park, CO

    Responsible for all operations of 80 private condos, including: marketing, sales, events, and human resources.Managed P&L’s, Budgets & Balance Sheets for 5 HOA’s and Management CompanyRebranded company and implemented new marketing materials and campaigns Designed and launched new websit...

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  Sceptre

  • Denver, CO

  • Director of Business Development

    • May 2004 - Sep 2005
    • Denver, CO

    Sceptre offers diverse and cost-effective hospitality distribution and marketing services to increase ROI and strengthen market and brand awareness.Increased sales by 34% throughout east coast territory.Rebranded company and designed new marketing strategy and sales tools.

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  Interstate Hotels & Resorts

  • Colorado Springs, CO

  • Business Travel Sales Manager

    • Oct 2002 - Feb 2004
    • Colorado Springs, CO

    Increased sales by 23% and converted top 3 companies from competitor hotels Interstate Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Manager Training Program

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  BROADMOOR HOTEL THE

  • Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

  • Supervisor

    • Apr 1996 - Jun 2002
    • Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States

    The oldest 5 Star 5 Diamond hotel in the U.S. - Managed formal events up to $1.5 million. Responsible for staff, food & beverage, inventory, and coordination of events.

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  Delaware North Companies, Inc. - Boston

  • Buffalo, New York, United States

  • Manager

    • May 1989 - Jul 1995
    • Buffalo, New York, United States

    Tenure began at Corporate Headquarters in Buffalo, NY.Promotional moves: Syracuse, NY; Denver, CO; Boston, MA; Yosemite National Park, CA. - 1 of 5 staff chosen nationally to participate in year-long Management Training Program for future executive leadership role. - Negotiated contracts & ...