Experience

Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority

• United States
• Travel Arrangements
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales Manager

  • Sep 2022 - Present



Nugget Casino Resort

• United States
• Travel Arrangements
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Director Of Leisure Sales

  • May 2015 - Sep 2020

  *Assist in maximizing hotel occupancy with the highest average daily rate based on market conditions *Assist in preparing and analyzing forecast and sales reports to determine if strategies are producing optimal YoY revenue, production and ADR and provide strategies to aid in growth for continued success *Assist in the SEO/SEM strategies, respond to guest feedback on social media channels like Facebook, TripAdvisor and online partners *Implement digital advertising, PR ,marketing, sales plans/promotions with key partners Show less



Eldorado Resort Casino - Reno, NV

• United States
• Hospitality
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Partnership Marketing Director

  • May 2010 - Mar 2015

  *Assist in maximizing hotel occupancy with the highest average daily rate based on market conditions and with guests that have the highest gaming propensity *Increased revenue by 28%, production by 27% and negotiated lower margins with key partners *Assist in preparing and analyzing forecast reports to determine if strategies are producing optimal revenue results *Solicited new online marketing opportunities while growing key accounts to ensure revenue was met or exceeded goal *Implemented B2B/B2B2C advertising, PR marketing and sales plans/promotions for all travel channels and digital platforms to maximize revenue and exposure *Represented hotel on sales trips, conducted property site tours and presentations as well as planned all sized events for domestic and international guests/clients Show less



Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority

• United States
• Travel Arrangements
• 1 - 100 Employee

• National Sales Manager

  • Mar 2007 - May 2010

  *Prospect potential convention and meetings business for leads and a record for consistently achieving or exceeding goals *Assist in negotiating contracts for groups with hotel partners and our destination convention facilities *Plan and participate at trade events, provide destination sales presentations and assist with FAM trips/Sales Missions for third party, association and corporate meeting planners *Assisted in developing strategic marketing and business development within territory and facilitate relationships with existing clients to maintain strong business partnership Show less



National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Development Manager

  • Nov 2005 - Mar 2007

  *Planned and executed annual fundraising event, including coordination of vendors, securing silent auction items and deploying volunteers *Built relationships with board members, donors, staff and volunteers *Assist in the development of special events organized and conducted by conference planning and individual departments *Implemented a major giving and planned giving strategies *Planned and executed annual fundraising event, including coordination of vendors, securing silent auction items and deploying volunteers *Built relationships with board members, donors, staff and volunteers *Assist in the development of special events organized and conducted by conference planning and individual departments *Implemented a major giving and planned giving strategies



Nugget Casino Resort

• United States
• Travel Arrangements
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Corporate/Convention Sales Manager

  • Nov 2003 - Nov 2005



Circus Circus Reno

• United States
• Gambling Facilities and Casinos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Tour and Travel Sales Manager

  • Jul 2002 - Nov 2003



Peppermill Resort Spa Casino

• United States
• Hospitality
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Regional Sales Director

  • Nov 2000 - Jun 2002