Experience

Spear Travel Group

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President

  • Mar 2018 - Present

  Spear Travel Group harnesses over 15 years of luxury/full service travel experience in sales and operations to ensure you save time and add value, while securing the perfect travel accommodations for your needs. Our professional, detailed, and responsive staff partners with you to understand your goals, preferences and requirements to guarantee satisfaction. Trust that our organization protects the privacy, discretion, data and details of all our clients. Spear Travel Group streamlines the selection process by managing the time-consuming tasks of researching, contacting, and evaluating hotels, suppliers, airlines and all other aspects of travel. We send the RFPs, explain your needs, follow-up with our partners, and manage the entire site selection process on your behalf. Throughout the process we will negotiate for you the best value, concessions, terms, and conditions. Spear Travel Group minimizes your financial risks that come with unforeseen changes, while allowing you to focus your time and resources on your core business or personal matters. As an independent affiliate of Travel Experts, Inc, we have access to the world’s best travel partners through the Virtuoso Network. This network has a portfolio of nearly 1700 highly vetted partners — top hotels, cruise lines, air lines, tour operators and more. We use our global connections to plan to the most memorable experiences for our clients from a business trip or company retreat to a weekend getaway or a dream vacation. Show less



Hotels for Trial

• United States
• Legal Services

• President

  • Mar 2018 - Present

  NO COST SOURCING & NEGOTIATING FOR TRIAL TEAMS • SAVE TIME AND MONEY, WHILE PROTECTING YOUR CLIENTS. Our Experienced Team works with the World's Best Litigation Firms, saving the firm and their clients thousands of dollars on expenses associated with hotels during trial. We handle the logistics, while you focus on the case. NO COST SOURCING & NEGOTIATING FOR TRIAL TEAMS • SAVE TIME AND MONEY, WHILE PROTECTING YOUR CLIENTS. Our Experienced Team works with the World's Best Litigation Firms, saving the firm and their clients thousands of dollars on expenses associated with hotels during trial. We handle the logistics, while you focus on the case.


Penn State School of Hospitality Management
• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Chairman and Past President -Penn State Hotel Restaurant Society

  • Jan 2018 - Present


The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C.

• United States
• Hospitality
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director of Sales

  • Mar 2015 - Mar 2018

  Leading the success of our Group Sales and Business Transient Sales Teams in a competitive and ever changing environment.

• Senior Sales Manager, Group

  • Jan 2014 - Mar 2015

  Handling groups of all sizes in the following industries and vertical markets across the country: Legal, Technology, Sports, Associations, Real Estate, Food and Beverage, Manufacturing, Consumer Products, Helms Briscoe, Conference Direct, Automotive and more.

• Group Sales Manager

  • Oct 2012 - Jan 2014

  Full time Sales Roll handling groups in the following industries and Geographic Regions: Legal, Technology, Sports, Associations, Real Estate, West Coast and Wash DC. In addition, any social or education blocks.

• Senior Sales, Meeting and Special Events Manager

  • Jun 2012 - Oct 2012

  • Promoted from Catering/Conference Services Manager in May 2012• Secure group sales contracts consisting of 15 rooms or less on peak nights• Execute all group programs specializing in Corporate, Diplomatic and Entertainment• Surpassed revenue and upselling goals in all quarters with an average of 115% achievement• Partner with our Group Sales Managers to coordinate and plan site visits to close on business• Develop strong relationships with clients that has led to at least 15 repeat group bookings• Participate in weekly revenue and sales department meetings, along with The Ritz-Carlton’s Sales Foundations and Dynamic Selling Workshops Show less

• Catering and Conference Services Manager

  • May 2009 - Jul 2012

• Restaurant General Manager

  • Dec 2005 - Apr 2009

  • Worked with a high profile Celebrity Chef and Public Relations Company from initial planning, pre-opening, through the first two years of operation• Acted as a liaison between BLT Restaurant Group, The Ritz-Carlton, and the hotel’s owners, Millennium Partners • Achieved 200% over the first year budget to nearly $10 million in revenue• Attained the #1 Company Ranking in Gallup for Overall Food and Beverage Satisfaction• Supervised a staff of 20-45 in both Fine Dining and Upscale Bistro Style Service Show less



Penn State University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Membership Chair

  • 2013 - Dec 2017

• Secretary

  • 2012 - 2013



The Ritz-Carlton New York, Battery park

• Rise Bar Manager

  • Nov 2004 - Dec 2005

  • Created a private party sales kit and contract to capitalize on group events • Repositioned the outdoor terrace to increase service flow, revenues and press coverage • Increased total food and beverage sales by 17% over Year Ending 2004 to $1.7 Million • Publicized and Orchestrated holiday events and promotions such as The Chocolate Bar, Outdoor Raw Bar and 4th of July on the Terrace • Created a private party sales kit and contract to capitalize on group events • Repositioned the outdoor terrace to increase service flow, revenues and press coverage • Increased total food and beverage sales by 17% over Year Ending 2004 to $1.7 Million • Publicized and Orchestrated holiday events and promotions such as The Chocolate Bar, Outdoor Raw Bar and 4th of July on the Terrace



New York Marriott Marquis

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Beverage Manager

  • Jul 2002 - Nov 2004

  • Managed two lounges and a Japanese Restaurant totaling $8 million in revenue • Processed payroll and completed scheduling for 75 associates • Championed a new hire training class and Food and Beverage Training Manual for the entire Division • Awarded “Rookie of the Year 2002” for the hotel’s best first year manager and “Manager of the Month” • Executed private company, promotional and VIP parties within the lounge area • Managed two lounges and a Japanese Restaurant totaling $8 million in revenue • Processed payroll and completed scheduling for 75 associates • Championed a new hire training class and Food and Beverage Training Manual for the entire Division • Awarded “Rookie of the Year 2002” for the hotel’s best first year manager and “Manager of the Month” • Executed private company, promotional and VIP parties within the lounge area