Sales Manager

• Apr 2022 - Present

President

• Dec 2008 - Present

As president of Elevated Underground Entertainment, Kevin Christopher Price strives to help his team create new ways to innovate a stale hip hop industry. With a knack for great ideas and propensity to help those in need, Price is continually coming up with ways to tether his love of making great music with his mission to help people. A Transylvania University graduate, Price commenced with degrees in Psychology and Spanish. With career aspirations to be a counselor and youth mentor, his heart has always been in entertainment. Price became part of Elevated Underground Entertainment in 2006. He was first brought into the label as a solo artist in the early stages of the company. Over the next few years, his drive and work ethic caused him to be promoted to president and Director of Operations for the fledgling company. Today, Price is still the President and right hand man of Marcus Leslie, CEO. In the five years Price has been a part of this company, he has helped Elevated Underground emerge as one of Kentucky’s brightest up and coming indie labels. With his dedication to hard work and commitment to community development, Price will continue to be a vital member of the one of the most promising new entertainment companies in the nation.

Director Of Sales Marketing

• Dec 2018 - Apr 2022

Optimize hotel sales. Determine and implement rate strategy. Oversee groups sales, business, transient and government segments. Prospect, connect, build relationships with community leaders. Respond to all RFPs in Nexus, Cvent, Lanyon, HotelPlanner, EventConnect etc. Create email contact list and draft effective email campaigns in ConstantContact. Create content and timely posts to engage and grow loyal social media followers. Responsible for marketing both online and at trade shows. Respond to reviews. Conduct outside sales calls. Negotiate corporate contracts. Leverage BidClerk and ConstructConnect, SAM.GOV and FEMA to shift market share.

Director of Sales

• Mar 2017 - Jun 2018

Determined appropriate sales strategies in all market segments towards maximizing hotel revenues. Conducted outside sales calls. Worked with GM and RM to create budget and maintain accurate forecast. Directed all aspects of groups sales. Negotiated local and national accounts. Represented hotel at Chamber of Commerce and other city-wide networking functions. Represented hotel at Crescent Hotels & Resorts Leadership Conference, Las Vegas 2017 & Panama City 2018 Certified *Sales Pro, ProfitSage, OnQ, OnQ R&I

Regional Director of Sales

• Oct 2015 - Mar 2017

Director of Sales for multiple properties in NW Florida. Responsible for 1) creating and implementing sales and marketing plan, 2) representing hotels at Chamber of Commerce activities and events, 3) conducting group sales, 4) coordinating meetings and events, 5) negotiating local corporate accounts, and 6) meeting and exceeding all weekly, monthly and annual sales goals. Director of Sales for multiple properties in NW Florida. Responsible for 1) creating and implementing sales and marketing plan, 2) representing hotels at Chamber of Commerce activities and events, 3) conducting group sales, 4) coordinating meetings and events, 5) negotiating local corporate accounts, and 6) meeting and exceeding all weekly, monthly and annual sales goals.

Sales Coordinator

• Mar 2014 - Oct 2015

Director of Service Excellence

• Nov 2013 - Mar 2014

Director of Service Excellence

• Jul 2012 - Aug 2013

Starting as a Guest Service Agent, was able to quickly rise due to exceptional customer service. 2013 Eye on Service Award (Interstate Hotels & Resorts regional conference, New Orleans, LA) Completed Sales Associate Training; served as backup to the Director of Sales Starting as a Guest Service Agent, was able to quickly rise due to exceptional customer service. 2013 Eye on Service Award (Interstate Hotels & Resorts regional conference, New Orleans, LA) Completed Sales Associate Training; served as backup to the Director of Sales

Sales Rep. and Install Tech.

• Jun 2010 - Nov 2011

Guest Service Agent/Night Auditor

• May 2008 - Dec 2008

Completed financial and statistical reports daily Hospitably dealt with thousands of guests per month Made travel arrangements and accommodations Routinely corresponded with Spanish-speaking staff and guests on behalf of management Completed financial and statistical reports daily Hospitably dealt with thousands of guests per month Made travel arrangements and accommodations Routinely corresponded with Spanish-speaking staff and guests on behalf of management

Assistant Educator

• Oct 2006 - Mar 2008

Tutored scholars at non-profit residential scholars program; Coordinated daily activities and field trips Tutored scholars at non-profit residential scholars program; Coordinated daily activities and field trips

Assistant to the Director of M.A

• Sep 2005 - Oct 2006

Assisted with administrative tasks Coordinated campus events Assisted with administrative tasks Coordinated campus events

Runner/file clerk

• Jul 2005 - Dec 2005

Dealt with confidential legal correspondence Dealt with confidential legal correspondence

Development Conference

• Sep 2003 - Nov 2004

Assisted Conference Director and managed staff. Coordinated dorm and conference activities Campus Center front desk, Transylvania Assisted Conference Director and managed staff. Coordinated dorm and conference activities Campus Center front desk, Transylvania