Convention Sales Manager

• Oct 2019 - Present

Sales Manager

• Dec 2018 - Present

Responsible for bringing new conventions/events to the Horizon Convention Center (HCC), the city of Muncie, Indiana, and the connected Courtyard by Marriott in order to experience our excellent customer service and amenity package. Networking is a major part of my role as the sales manager for HCC. It's also crucial that I select the appropriate tradeshows to attend in order to showcase our city and brand. Our talented sales and event team along with our in-house catering make us a unique and affordable way to host conventions and events while staying within your budget.

S.M.E.R.F. Sales Manager

• Jul 2018 - Dec 2018

Responsible for booking group business within the social, military, educational, religious, and fraternal markets. Building new relationships is key, and maintaining existing ones is as well. While finding and closing new business, I engage in the community by attending networking and educational events. I also donate my time to serve on various boards in order to give back as much as I can. This position allows me to utilize my sales and communication skills to ensure that trust and friendships are built for a life time. Calling on my comp set hotels to ask questions and offer support is great too.

Sales and Events Manager

• Aug 2011 - Jun 2018

Sales Manager

• May 2007 - Aug 2011

Solicit and book new year-rounds meetings and events at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, as well as, but not limited to, assist the Event Services Team year-round marketing efforts while providing excellent customer service to clients. Solicit and book new year-rounds meetings and events at the Indiana State Fairgrounds, as well as, but not limited to, assist the Event Services Team year-round marketing efforts while providing excellent customer service to clients.

Director of Sales

• May 2000 - May 2007

Sales Representative

• 1992 - 2000