Rachel Antosh
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Tracy Murley
I had the privilege of working with Rachel Antosh at Island Hospitality. Rachel is dedicated to finding the perfect fit for her clients needs. Rachel's approach to account management is astounding. Her organization, attention to detail and commitment to market research makes her a leader in the industry. I look forward to our paths crossing again in the future. Tracy Murley Regional Sales Director Sonesta
LinkedIn User
Rachel was both a colleague and mentor of mine during her time with Island Hospitality. It’s rare to come across someone as engaging, supportive, and encouraging. Rachel is an outstanding individual who consistently puts 110% effort into all of her work. She is extremely detail oriented, analytically driven, dedicated, and an all-around amazing colleague to work with. She understands and thoroughly enjoys identifying her client’s needs and figuring out the most effective way to close any deal.
Tracy Murley
I had the privilege of working with Rachel Antosh at Island Hospitality. Rachel is dedicated to finding the perfect fit for her clients needs. Rachel's approach to account management is astounding. Her organization, attention to detail and commitment to market research makes her a leader in the industry. I look forward to our paths crossing again in the future. Tracy Murley Regional Sales Director Sonesta
LinkedIn User
Rachel was both a colleague and mentor of mine during her time with Island Hospitality. It’s rare to come across someone as engaging, supportive, and encouraging. Rachel is an outstanding individual who consistently puts 110% effort into all of her work. She is extremely detail oriented, analytically driven, dedicated, and an all-around amazing colleague to work with. She understands and thoroughly enjoys identifying her client’s needs and figuring out the most effective way to close any deal.
Tracy Murley
I had the privilege of working with Rachel Antosh at Island Hospitality. Rachel is dedicated to finding the perfect fit for her clients needs. Rachel's approach to account management is astounding. Her organization, attention to detail and commitment to market research makes her a leader in the industry. I look forward to our paths crossing again in the future. Tracy Murley Regional Sales Director Sonesta
LinkedIn User
Rachel was both a colleague and mentor of mine during her time with Island Hospitality. It’s rare to come across someone as engaging, supportive, and encouraging. Rachel is an outstanding individual who consistently puts 110% effort into all of her work. She is extremely detail oriented, analytically driven, dedicated, and an all-around amazing colleague to work with. She understands and thoroughly enjoys identifying her client’s needs and figuring out the most effective way to close any deal.
Tracy Murley
I had the privilege of working with Rachel Antosh at Island Hospitality. Rachel is dedicated to finding the perfect fit for her clients needs. Rachel's approach to account management is astounding. Her organization, attention to detail and commitment to market research makes her a leader in the industry. I look forward to our paths crossing again in the future. Tracy Murley Regional Sales Director Sonesta
LinkedIn User
Rachel was both a colleague and mentor of mine during her time with Island Hospitality. It’s rare to come across someone as engaging, supportive, and encouraging. Rachel is an outstanding individual who consistently puts 110% effort into all of her work. She is extremely detail oriented, analytically driven, dedicated, and an all-around amazing colleague to work with. She understands and thoroughly enjoys identifying her client’s needs and figuring out the most effective way to close any deal.
Credentials
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Social Media Marketing Certification
HubSpotJun, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Access Edge Trainer
Marriott InternationalMar, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Extended Stay Sales Edge
Marriott InternationalJul, 2010- Nov, 2024 -
Government Sales Certification
Marriott InternationalMar, 2009- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Meetings Made Easy | Meetings and Events
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United States
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Hotel & Meeting Broker
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Jan 2020 - Present
Meetings Made Easy is a Modern-Day Site Selection & Meeting Services Company. We are all previous hotel sales and planner professionals with multiple years of hotel sales, site selection, and destination knowledge. I have over 15 years of hotel sales experience & have sold for Marriott, Hilton, and Hyatt hotels. We partner with you to ensure you are receiving everything you deserve in your hotel contract. We have a global reach with partners in every hotel brand. Why partner with MME? We are a realtor for your hotel blocks, meetings, and events. We know the destinations & are experts in pricing and negotiation. You tell use what you are looking for, and we do all the legwork for you! #atnocost We search based on your preferences and your budget. We have no minimums; we can source 5 to 10,000 person programs. We are not aligned with any destination or hotel brands so we can represent you to all properties & save you 20-40 vs. going direct to make a group booking. We make sure you are not leaving valuable assets on the table during hotel negotiations and are protected in your contracts. Instead of reaching out to multiple Sales Managers, you have one central point of contact. All of our services are transparent & complimentary to you! We don’t make our clients sign contracts with us so there are no strings attached! . Let’s CONNECT! E-mail: rantosh@meetingsme.com IG @ therachelantosh www.meetingsme.com Show less
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Island Hospitality Management
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United States
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Hospitality
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400 - 500 Employee
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Director of National Accounts
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Nov 2018 - Jan 2020
Director of National Accounts for the Island Hospitality Management hotel portfolio of 180 Marriott/ Hilton /Hyatt Hotels. Managed key transient accounts for Mid-Atlantic region of hotels. Partnered with 3rd parties to secure group business and transient extended stays. Assisted distressed hotels with new accounts, groups & weekend business as needed. Coached Access Edge students for their Modern Essentials certifications.
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Regional Director of Sales Atlantic Region
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Jan 2016 - Nov 2018
Oversaw the sales efforts for the Mid-Atlantic region portfolio of hotels. Secured new accounts & group business for assigned territory of hotels. Partnered with 3rd parties and travel agencies to book opening/project teams for all major markets. In addition, I executed weekly sales calls, trained new hires & assisted with on-boarding.
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Area Director of Sales and Marketing
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Aug 2014 - Jan 2016
Area Director of Sales for the Residence Inn DC/Foggy Bottom/Gaithersburg/Tysons Corner Mall. Managed top corporate accounts and secured group business. Set pricing and revenue management strategies. Responsible for budgeted revenue and forecasting monthly revenue numbers, generating top line revenue and growing market share indexes. Assisted the sales efforts for newly acquired hotels & openings. In addition, I was the Regional Trainer for all Access Edge students.
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Director of Sales and Marketing
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Jun 2013 - Aug 2014
Opened newly renovated/converted Residence Inn Washington, DC/Foggy Bottom. Responsible for all Sales and Marketing during pre-opening to raise awareness in the community and among prospective customers. Responsible for hotel pricing, RFPs, group contracts, extended stays, & revenue management. Created local partnerships with George Washington University & Kennedy Center to drive transient/group business to the hotel.
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Regional Director of Sales
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Jan 2012 - Jun 2013
Regional Director of Sales at Residence Inn by Marriott Silicon Valley 1&2 & Mountain View in San Jose, CA. Managed sales department to ensure activity and booking goals were met and exceeded and set quarterly and monthly goals for each sales associate. Handled top accounts from each of the three properties and secured new group business.
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Director of Sales
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Aug 2010 - Jan 2012
Director of Sales for the Residence Inn Tukwila/Seattle South.Responsible for hotel pricing, RFPs, forecasting and revenue management. Secured several large airline group and transient agreement to house crew for simulator trainings and delivery business.
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Sales Manager
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Jun 2009 - Aug 2010
Handled groups of 10+ rooms at the Residence Inn San Diego/Mission Valley. Secured new business, negotiated contracts, worked with local accounts, executed weekly events & completed Director of Sales Training Program & was promoted to Seattle market.
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Marriott International
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United States
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Hospitality
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700 & Above Employee
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Dual Sales Coordinator
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Aug 2007 - Jun 2009
Dual Sales Coordinator for Residence Inn San Diego/ La Jolla and Rancho Bernardo/Carmel Mountain Ranch ( 418 suites combined). Managed Event Booking Center contracts ( 10+ rooms) & serviced each group as on property liaison. I was also the assistant to five Account Executives and Area Director of Sales. I conducted walk in site visits, serviced groups and responsible for booking three meeting rooms/F&B revenue. In addition, I completed the arrival gifts program for all extended stay and group bookings. Show less
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Chick-fil-A Corporate Support Center
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United States
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Restaurants
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700 & Above Employee
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Unit Marketing Director
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Oct 2005 - Oct 2006
Contract position for a newly built restaurant in the San Diego, CA area. I secured partnerships with new corporations to drive corporate catering sales. I executed weekly fundraising events for community relations and help build repeat customers base. I signed new event partnerships with local governments, charities and non-profits to participate and sponsor shows/events.
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Area Marketing Director Assistant
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Jan 2004 - Oct 2005
Area Marketing Director Assistant for twelve stores in the Hampton Roads, VA market. Executed live events with the Norfolk Tides, Norfolk Admirals, Old Dominion Basketball Teams, Virginia Beach Convention Center and local venues as part of our paid partnerships. I partnered with three Virginia Beach restaurants and organized/executed events for each ( in-store).
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Education
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2001 - 2005
Old Dominion University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Communication and Media Studies
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