Experience

Million Meal Movement

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

• Sales Account Executive

  • Feb 2017 - Present

  Million Meal Movement has a two-fold vision: feeding the hungry and teaching the importance of volunteerism. Each year, we distribute millions of meals to hungry families in Indiana, but we pack more than meals. We pack hope. Partnering with corporations, organizations and groups to stop hunger in Indiana. Our signature event is the Million Meal Marathon, held annually at Lucas Oil Stadium and sponsored in part by the Indianapolis Colts. The event brings together 3,000 volunteers in a single day to pack 1 million meals for the 1:5 food insecure Hoosier children.



Residence Inn Indianapolis/Fishers

• Indianapolis, IN

• Sales Manager

  • Nov 2015 - Feb 2017



Ramada Springfield North

• Springfield, Illinois Area

• Director of Sales

  • Jun 2014 - Nov 2015



Crowne Plaza Springfield, IL - Crescent Hotels & Resorts

• Group Sales Manager

  • May 2011 - Jun 2014

  Established new contacts within organizations to bring new business to the hotel. Enhanced relationships with current clientele to increase revenues to exceed sales goals. Worked with clients from the initial booking thru planning and implementation stages in order to ensure events ran smoothly. Promoted to Sales Manager within 18 months Established new contacts within organizations to bring new business to the hotel. Enhanced relationships with current clientele to increase revenues to exceed sales goals. Worked with clients from the initial booking thru planning and implementation stages in order to ensure events ran smoothly. Promoted to Sales Manager within 18 months



Residence Inn by Marriott Rosemont, IL - Island Hospitality

• Rosemont, IL

• Senior Sales Manager

  • Jun 2008 - May 2011

  Sought and attained new business; specifically targeting professional sports teams, large convention groups and government agencies by working with various organizations (CVB, SGMP, OSHA) Sought and attained new business; specifically targeting professional sports teams, large convention groups and government agencies by working with various organizations (CVB, SGMP, OSHA)



Clock Tower Resort & Conference Center - Sage Hospitality

• Rockford, Illinois Area

• Group Sales Manager

  • Dec 2006 - Jun 2008

  Brought in large groups in close conjunction with local CVB by attending various trade shows to highlight the property Developed and executed new Birthday Party Sales Manager position Brought in large groups in close conjunction with local CVB by attending various trade shows to highlight the property Developed and executed new Birthday Party Sales Manager position



Wyndham Garden Hotel - First Hospitality Group

• Buffalo Grove, IL

• Sales Coordinator

  • Jun 2006 - Dec 2006

  Booked meetings and room blocks for a variety of groups Handled contract negotiations and all closings of bookings Maintained a close working relationship with all corporate customers Booked meetings and room blocks for a variety of groups Handled contract negotiations and all closings of bookings Maintained a close working relationship with all corporate customers