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Experience
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Vice President of Global Accounts
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Apr 2010 - Present
Assist clients with planning meetings that operate successfully and seamlessly. Valuable services including site selection, onsite event logistics, contract negotiation, housing and registration.
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Updraft Communications
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Dallas/Fort Worth Area
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President
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Jan 2007 - Present
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Dallas/Fort Worth Area
A Texas-based marketing firm specializing in analysis of meetings market, event planning and management, and community and media relations. Serving several clients nationwide.
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Fort Worth Convention & Visitors Bureau
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Dallas/Fort Worth Area
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Chief Operating Officer
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Jan 1989 - May 2006
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Dallas/Fort Worth Area
Led CVB’s daily operations, including oversight of all staff operations, sales strategy to book convention and trade shows for destination’s meeting facilities, marketing and communications activities, convention and visitor services, finance, and administrative functions. Also managed CVB’s strategic partnerships with professional associations and societies.
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Metro Hotels, Inc
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Dallas/Fort Worth Area
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Director of Sales Marketing
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Jan 1981 - Jan 1989
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Dallas/Fort Worth Area
Largest owner and operator of Hilton hotels in North America (48 properties located nationwide). Responsibilities included: Individual property assessments, takeovers, and sales and services training. Won every sales achievement awarded by Metro Hotels, including honors for booking achievement and highest achievement in sales and marketing.
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Education
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Auburn University at Montgomery
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)
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