Experience

Surf Ballroom & Museum

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Executive Director

  • Feb 2008 - Present



Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce - Clear Lake, Iowa

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Tourism/CVB

  • Sep 1999 - Feb 2008

  Responsible for all administrative, operational and marketing functions of the tourism program for the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce promoting Clear Lake Iowa as a destination for leisure, business and group travel. Administered an aggressive plan of action focusing on tourism; created and distributed numerous marking tools such as the annual visitors guide/calendar of events, Clear Lake area map, group tour/meeting planner and community attraction pieces. Designed and placed advertising in regional and national magazines, television, radio and newspapers, and maintained the organization's website (clearlakeiowa.com). Assisted motorcoach operators by creating itineraries, coordinating overnight stays/meal reservations. Implemented marketing plan resulting in the increase of both motorcoach and leisure travelers by 15%. Responsible for grant writing to obtain additional funding for various tourism projects and promotions. Show less



Heartland Inn Hotel

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Manager

  • Nov 1996 - Jul 1998

  Responsibilities included personnel hiring and training, employee supervision, scheduling, payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, property maintenance and sales. Also performed as an in-house sales/guest services representative with responsibilities including reservations, billing, purchase orders/ordering, property maintenance and public relations. Responsibilities included personnel hiring and training, employee supervision, scheduling, payroll, accounts receivable, accounts payable, property maintenance and sales. Also performed as an in-house sales/guest services representative with responsibilities including reservations, billing, purchase orders/ordering, property maintenance and public relations.