Experience

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  Omni Hotels & Resorts

  • Director, Global Accounts

    • Oct 2009 - Oct 2020

    Proudly and successfully represented Omni Hotels & Resorts to group clients seeking quality service and great experiences, at the collection of Omni Hotels & Resorts.

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  New Orleans Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau

  • Manager, Midwest Regional

    • Mar 2008 - Sep 2009

    Worked with associations, corporations and 3rd/multi-management companies in IL, MI, MN, OH, IN to bring groups to New Orleans.

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  Marriott International, Marriott National Group Accounts

  • Director, National Accounts

    • Jul 1990 - Jul 2007

    Director of National Association Accounts, June 1999-July 2007,Senior Account Executive, July 1990-June 1999Managed national association group business on behalf of Marriott and Renaissance Hotels. Exceeded revenue and room night goals from 107%-167%. Strategic problem solver, while maintaining integrity and remaining fiscally responsible. Respected, knowledgeable resource for customers and company associates.

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  Marriott's Camelback Inn Resort & Spa, Scottsdale, AZ

  • Corporate Sales Manager and Executive Meeting Manager

    • Nov 1987 - Jul 1990

    Executive Meeting Manager:Responsible for comprehensive planning for corporate and association executive meetings. Focused on short term business. Corporate Sales Manager:Developed and managed corporate group business focused on management, accounting and training meetings.

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  Marriott International, Marriott National Group Accounts

  • Sales Account Manager, Sales Manager and Account Research Coordinator

    • Apr 1985 - Nov 1987

    Senior Account Manager:Managed mid tier Midwest accounts, generating new group business for Marriott Hotels and Resorts.Sales Manager: Co-shared national association accounts and managed all meetings excluding Annual. Exceeded sales goals by prioritizing and coordinating sales efforts and activities with three National Directors.Account Research Coordinator:Qualified new business opportunities in corporate and association markets through telemarketing 500 accounts.

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  Hilton Inn, Kalamazoo, MI

  • Account Manager, Catering Sales Manager and Concierge

    • Jun 1982 - Apr 1985

    Account Sales Manager:Promoted from Catering Sales Manager, solicited local and state corporate and association businessCatering Sales Manager:Promoted from Concierge. Responsible for coordination of meetings and events.Concierge:Developed Concierge position for hotel.