National Sales Manager

• Nov 2020 - Present

Corporate Area Sales Manager

• Apr 2019 - Nov 2020

Above property sales leader for 16 Marriott and Hilton hotels and budget of $49 million, in a Regional Director of Sales type role. Our portfolio includes the Hampton Inn by Hilton, Courtyard by Marriott, TownePlace Suites by Marriott, Springhill Suites by Marriott, Fairfield by Marriott, and Residence Inn by Marriott. Opening sales and marketing for multiple Marriott brands and Wing Basket Harrisburg. Work with one of our beautiful properties, or join our team: E:… Show more Above property sales leader for 16 Marriott and Hilton hotels and budget of $49 million, in a Regional Director of Sales type role. Our portfolio includes the Hampton Inn by Hilton, Courtyard by Marriott, TownePlace Suites by Marriott, Springhill Suites by Marriott, Fairfield by Marriott, and Residence Inn by Marriott. Opening sales and marketing for multiple Marriott brands and Wing Basket Harrisburg. Work with one of our beautiful properties, or join our team: E: lpeate@titanhotelgroup.com

Sales Manager - Titan Hotel Group - Fairfield by Marriott Harrisburg West

• Jul 2018 - Apr 2019

Sole salesperson on-property selling all markets.

Owner and Writer

• Dec 2015 - Present

E: Lauren@whytravelthere.com Travel blog including guides, reviews, photography, and even videos on our Youtube Channel. Productively manages a travel blog, and award booking site that includes travel guides, tips, photography and video Uses social media avenues such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube to promote, and keep audiences engaged Creates, edits and distributes content, including photography and videography, required for digital marketing and communications… Show more E: Lauren@whytravelthere.com Travel blog including guides, reviews, photography, and even videos on our Youtube Channel. Productively manages a travel blog, and award booking site that includes travel guides, tips, photography and video Uses social media avenues such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube to promote, and keep audiences engaged Creates, edits and distributes content, including photography and videography, required for digital marketing and communications Travels globally collecting data and stories for new reviews Utilizes web design techniques to manipulate html and drive audience to webpage via SEO Show less E: Lauren@whytravelthere.com Travel blog including guides, reviews, photography, and even videos on our Youtube Channel. Productively manages a travel blog, and award booking site that includes travel guides, tips, photography and video Uses social media avenues such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube to promote, and keep audiences engaged Creates, edits and distributes content, including photography and videography, required for digital marketing and communications… Show more E: Lauren@whytravelthere.com Travel blog including guides, reviews, photography, and even videos on our Youtube Channel. Productively manages a travel blog, and award booking site that includes travel guides, tips, photography and video Uses social media avenues such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube to promote, and keep audiences engaged Creates, edits and distributes content, including photography and videography, required for digital marketing and communications Travels globally collecting data and stories for new reviews Utilizes web design techniques to manipulate html and drive audience to webpage via SEO Show less

Ballet Mistress

• Oct 2011 - Jul 2021

American Ballet Theatre National Training Curriculum Certified Teacher Develops quality classical ballet and BalletFit curriculum that manage large class sizes. Assists Director in day to day operations of the studio, school and performances Responsible for class planning, scheduling, and choreography Directs full-scale productions Assists with marketing promotions, sales, and publicity activities E: LPeate@gydance.org American Ballet Theatre National Training Curriculum Certified Teacher Develops quality classical ballet and BalletFit curriculum that manage large class sizes. Assists Director in day to day operations of the studio, school and performances Responsible for class planning, scheduling, and choreography Directs full-scale productions Assists with marketing promotions, sales, and publicity activities E: LPeate@gydance.org

Catering Sales Manager

• Sep 2017 - Jul 2018

Created and sold events for 30,000 square feet of convention space Specialized in the association and social markets, including multi-day conferences Hospitality Management Corporation Created and sold events for 30,000 square feet of convention space Specialized in the association and social markets, including multi-day conferences Hospitality Management Corporation

Sales Coordinator

• Jul 2016 - Sep 2017

• Specialized in group sales, weddings, events and corporate functions, serving as the point of contact for clients, communicating via phone, email, site tours, and pre-event and post-event meetings. • Managed all aspects of catering, including selling, coordinating, ordering, preparation and delegation of team members to ensure consistent, high level service throughout all phases of the property events. • Prepared sales-related documents throughout the sales process including proposals… Show more • Specialized in group sales, weddings, events and corporate functions, serving as the point of contact for clients, communicating via phone, email, site tours, and pre-event and post-event meetings. • Managed all aspects of catering, including selling, coordinating, ordering, preparation and delegation of team members to ensure consistent, high level service throughout all phases of the property events. • Prepared sales-related documents throughout the sales process including proposals, contracts, and banquet event orders • Productively up-sells each business opportunity to maximize revenue for all areas of the hotel High Hotels Ltd Show less • Specialized in group sales, weddings, events and corporate functions, serving as the point of contact for clients, communicating via phone, email, site tours, and pre-event and post-event meetings. • Managed all aspects of catering, including selling, coordinating, ordering, preparation and delegation of team members to ensure consistent, high level service throughout all phases of the property events. • Prepared sales-related documents throughout the sales process including proposals… Show more • Specialized in group sales, weddings, events and corporate functions, serving as the point of contact for clients, communicating via phone, email, site tours, and pre-event and post-event meetings. • Managed all aspects of catering, including selling, coordinating, ordering, preparation and delegation of team members to ensure consistent, high level service throughout all phases of the property events. • Prepared sales-related documents throughout the sales process including proposals, contracts, and banquet event orders • Productively up-sells each business opportunity to maximize revenue for all areas of the hotel High Hotels Ltd Show less

Guest Service Representative

• Apr 2015 - Apr 2016

Greets and welcomes all guests approaching the Front Desk, and facilitates their needs Processes guest folios and collects payment for in-house and departing guests Administers and manages cash handling responsibilities Performs Quality Assurance (QA) requirements for the department Handles guest requests and concerns promptly and ensures customer satisfaction by going the extra mile Consistently remains flexible and adaptable in a consistently busy hotel environment Maximizes… Show more Greets and welcomes all guests approaching the Front Desk, and facilitates their needs Processes guest folios and collects payment for in-house and departing guests Administers and manages cash handling responsibilities Performs Quality Assurance (QA) requirements for the department Handles guest requests and concerns promptly and ensures customer satisfaction by going the extra mile Consistently remains flexible and adaptable in a consistently busy hotel environment Maximizes revenue via reservations, sales, and marketing techniques Maintains proper administration of key control Trains new associates in front desk procedures Show less Greets and welcomes all guests approaching the Front Desk, and facilitates their needs Processes guest folios and collects payment for in-house and departing guests Administers and manages cash handling responsibilities Performs Quality Assurance (QA) requirements for the department Handles guest requests and concerns promptly and ensures customer satisfaction by going the extra mile Consistently remains flexible and adaptable in a consistently busy hotel environment Maximizes… Show more Greets and welcomes all guests approaching the Front Desk, and facilitates their needs Processes guest folios and collects payment for in-house and departing guests Administers and manages cash handling responsibilities Performs Quality Assurance (QA) requirements for the department Handles guest requests and concerns promptly and ensures customer satisfaction by going the extra mile Consistently remains flexible and adaptable in a consistently busy hotel environment Maximizes revenue via reservations, sales, and marketing techniques Maintains proper administration of key control Trains new associates in front desk procedures Show less

Marketing & Social Media Coordinator

• Oct 2013 - Aug 2015

• Developed and executed brand/product strategies • Developed product positioning and messaging that differentiated Impact Arts from its competitors in the marketplace • Managed the project marketing budget, ensured receipt of vendor funds and tracked various spending streams • Managed school information, access and image through company website, social media and e-newsletter, in collaboration with other school management staff • Executed search engine marketing, display advertising… Show more • Developed and executed brand/product strategies • Developed product positioning and messaging that differentiated Impact Arts from its competitors in the marketplace • Managed the project marketing budget, ensured receipt of vendor funds and tracked various spending streams • Managed school information, access and image through company website, social media and e-newsletter, in collaboration with other school management staff • Executed search engine marketing, display advertising & social advertising tactics, including keyword research and expansion, ad creation, campaign performance tracking, and audience/placement analysis/recommendations • Developed strategies and campaigns that drove online traffic to the company’s website and social media utilizing important e-commerce marketing strategies Show less • Developed and executed brand/product strategies • Developed product positioning and messaging that differentiated Impact Arts from its competitors in the marketplace • Managed the project marketing budget, ensured receipt of vendor funds and tracked various spending streams • Managed school information, access and image through company website, social media and e-newsletter, in collaboration with other school management staff • Executed search engine marketing, display advertising… Show more • Developed and executed brand/product strategies • Developed product positioning and messaging that differentiated Impact Arts from its competitors in the marketplace • Managed the project marketing budget, ensured receipt of vendor funds and tracked various spending streams • Managed school information, access and image through company website, social media and e-newsletter, in collaboration with other school management staff • Executed search engine marketing, display advertising & social advertising tactics, including keyword research and expansion, ad creation, campaign performance tracking, and audience/placement analysis/recommendations • Developed strategies and campaigns that drove online traffic to the company’s website and social media utilizing important e-commerce marketing strategies Show less

Liquor Sales Representative

• Mar 2008 - Jun 2014

• Supervised the sale of company authorized beverage products in required volumes to meet or exceed sales goals • Performed quality control on in-house beverage inventory • Consulted with buying personnel to determine projected demand for products and services • Utilized sales and marketing techniques to increase revenue • Supervised the sale of company authorized beverage products in required volumes to meet or exceed sales goals • Performed quality control on in-house beverage inventory • Consulted with buying personnel to determine projected demand for products and services • Utilized sales and marketing techniques to increase revenue

Sales Floor Associate

• Apr 2005 - Apr 2008

Youth Supervisor

• Jul 2004 - May 2005

Supervised all youth club activities. Supervised all youth club activities.