Experience

Hilton Columbus Downtown

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Sales

  • Feb 2023 - Present

• Director Of Group Sales

  • Oct 2021 - Feb 2023

  •Responsibilities include: Continuing duties of ADOS responsibilities plus •Directly managing growing team of Sales professionals including developmental interactions, leading daily Business Review Meetings and assisting with reporting of team production to Leadership; In Individual sales role, responsible for targeting and selling National Association Groups ranging from in-house programs to City-wide Conventions (3,800 peak). •In Market travel on an average monthly basis, primarily… Show more •Responsibilities include: Continuing duties of ADOS responsibilities plus •Directly managing growing team of Sales professionals including developmental interactions, leading daily Business Review Meetings and assisting with reporting of team production to Leadership; In Individual sales role, responsible for targeting and selling National Association Groups ranging from in-house programs to City-wide Conventions (3,800 peak). •In Market travel on an average monthly basis, primarily focusing on DC areas and related industry events •Engaging with Commercial Leadership team in pre-opening of Expansion of Hotel to 1,000 Total Guestrooms (Fall 2022) including collateral development, sales initiatives, staffing and goal setting •Forecasting, Budget and Financial goal management •PCMA Greater Midwest Chapter "Spirit Award" Winner, 2021 •"Connie Award" Winner, 2021 •Active member of PCMA Greater Midwest and Capital Chapters

• Assistant Director of Sales

  • Oct 2014 - Oct 2021

  •Responsibilities include: Managing team of Salespeople including developmental interactions, leading daily Business Review Meetings and assisting with reporting of team production to Leadership; In Individual sales role, responsible for targeting and selling National Association Groups ranging from in-house programs to City-wide Conventions (3,800 peak). •In Market travel on an average monthly basis, primarily focusing on Chicago and DC areas •Active member of PCMA, including POWER… Show more •Responsibilities include: Managing team of Salespeople including developmental interactions, leading daily Business Review Meetings and assisting with reporting of team production to Leadership; In Individual sales role, responsible for targeting and selling National Association Groups ranging from in-house programs to City-wide Conventions (3,800 peak). •In Market travel on an average monthly basis, primarily focusing on Chicago and DC areas •Active member of PCMA, including POWER, Greater Midwest and Capital Chapters • Hilton "Circle of Excellence" Achievement 2015 (Achieved 234% of Assigned Revenue Quota for Year) and 2017 • "Connie Award" Winner, 2014, 2015, 2016

• Senior Sales Manager - National Association Market

  • Dec 2011 - Sep 2014

  •Pre-Opening Sales for new Hotel, opened October 2012 •Responsibilities include: Targeting and selling National Association Groups, including guestrooms and meeting space including space needs at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, for Group ranging from in-house programs to City-wide Conventions (3,800 peak). •In Market travel on an average monthly basis, primarily focusing on Chicago and DC areas •Active member of PCMA, including POWER, Greater Midwest and Capital Chapters and… Show more •Pre-Opening Sales for new Hotel, opened October 2012 •Responsibilities include: Targeting and selling National Association Groups, including guestrooms and meeting space including space needs at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, for Group ranging from in-house programs to City-wide Conventions (3,800 peak). •In Market travel on an average monthly basis, primarily focusing on Chicago and DC areas •Active member of PCMA, including POWER, Greater Midwest and Capital Chapters and service on the 2013 Community Services Committee for Greater Midwest Chapter.



Embassy Suites

• United States
• Hospitality
• 700 & Above Employee

• Corporate Sales Manager

  • Feb 2010 - Dec 2011

  •Responsibilities include: Selling and servicing conferences, including guestrooms and meeting rooms, and establishing local negotiated rates for Corporations. •Additional duties include: Outside sales calls to local Client offices, creating awareness of the Hotel as a new property, managing accounts, conducting site inspections, soliciting and generating new and repeat business, coordinating/promoting special Client Events, and training new Sales Associates on selling and negotiation… Show more •Responsibilities include: Selling and servicing conferences, including guestrooms and meeting rooms, and establishing local negotiated rates for Corporations. •Additional duties include: Outside sales calls to local Client offices, creating awareness of the Hotel as a new property, managing accounts, conducting site inspections, soliciting and generating new and repeat business, coordinating/promoting special Client Events, and training new Sales Associates on selling and negotiation strategies. •Active Member of Meeting Planners International (MPI) including service on the Recognition Committee, Gahanna Area Chamber of Commerce, and New Albany Chamber of Commerce • Manager of the Quarter – Quarter 2 2011 • "Connie Award" Winner– 2010 Show less •Responsibilities include: Selling and servicing conferences, including guestrooms and meeting rooms, and establishing local negotiated rates for Corporations. •Additional duties include: Outside sales calls to local Client offices, creating awareness of the Hotel as a new property, managing accounts, conducting site inspections, soliciting and generating new and repeat business, coordinating/promoting special Client Events, and training new Sales Associates on selling and negotiation… Show more •Responsibilities include: Selling and servicing conferences, including guestrooms and meeting rooms, and establishing local negotiated rates for Corporations. •Additional duties include: Outside sales calls to local Client offices, creating awareness of the Hotel as a new property, managing accounts, conducting site inspections, soliciting and generating new and repeat business, coordinating/promoting special Client Events, and training new Sales Associates on selling and negotiation strategies. •Active Member of Meeting Planners International (MPI) including service on the Recognition Committee, Gahanna Area Chamber of Commerce, and New Albany Chamber of Commerce • Manager of the Quarter – Quarter 2 2011 • "Connie Award" Winner– 2010 Show less



Hyatt Regency Pittsburgh Intl' Airport

• Sales Manager

  • Nov 2008 - Jan 2010

  Sales Manager – Primary Market Hyatt Regency Pittsburgh International Airport, Pittsburgh, PA November 2008 – present • Responsibilities included: selling guestrooms, meeting rooms and additional Hyatt services for Groups (10 – 300 Guestrooms on peak) in the Primary Market. • Additional duties included: Increasing market share/production in the Primary market year over year, managing accounts, conducting site inspections, soliciting and generating new and repeat business, and… Show more Sales Manager – Primary Market Hyatt Regency Pittsburgh International Airport, Pittsburgh, PA November 2008 – present • Responsibilities included: selling guestrooms, meeting rooms and additional Hyatt services for Groups (10 – 300 Guestrooms on peak) in the Primary Market. • Additional duties included: Increasing market share/production in the Primary market year over year, managing accounts, conducting site inspections, soliciting and generating new and repeat business, and coordinating/promoting special Client Events • Achieved over 100% of assigned revenue quota in 2009 • Achieved 147% of assigned revenue quota in 2008 • Manager of the Quarter – Quarter 1 2009 Show less Sales Manager – Primary Market Hyatt Regency Pittsburgh International Airport, Pittsburgh, PA November 2008 – present • Responsibilities included: selling guestrooms, meeting rooms and additional Hyatt services for Groups (10 – 300 Guestrooms on peak) in the Primary Market. • Additional duties included: Increasing market share/production in the Primary market year over year, managing accounts, conducting site inspections, soliciting and generating new and repeat business, and… Show more Sales Manager – Primary Market Hyatt Regency Pittsburgh International Airport, Pittsburgh, PA November 2008 – present • Responsibilities included: selling guestrooms, meeting rooms and additional Hyatt services for Groups (10 – 300 Guestrooms on peak) in the Primary Market. • Additional duties included: Increasing market share/production in the Primary market year over year, managing accounts, conducting site inspections, soliciting and generating new and repeat business, and coordinating/promoting special Client Events • Achieved over 100% of assigned revenue quota in 2009 • Achieved 147% of assigned revenue quota in 2008 • Manager of the Quarter – Quarter 1 2009 Show less



Hyatt Regency St. Louis

• Sales Manager

  • Jan 2007 - Nov 2008

  Sales Manager Hyatt Regency St. Louis at Union Station, St. Louis, MO January 2007 – November 2008 • Responsibilities included: selling guestrooms, meeting rooms and additional Hyatt services for all markets (10-75 Guestrooms on peak). • Additional duties include: working with the catering department to sell food and beverage services, managing accounts, conducting site inspections, as well as soliciting and generating new and repeat business, and working with… Show more Sales Manager Hyatt Regency St. Louis at Union Station, St. Louis, MO January 2007 – November 2008 • Responsibilities included: selling guestrooms, meeting rooms and additional Hyatt services for all markets (10-75 Guestrooms on peak). • Additional duties include: working with the catering department to sell food and beverage services, managing accounts, conducting site inspections, as well as soliciting and generating new and repeat business, and working with our Operations staff to ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction for our Guests. • Achieved 125% of assigned revenue quota in 2007. • Took on additional role and responsibility of all markets and sizes for the Hotel’s Sales, while the Hotel transitioned Management Companies from August 2008 – November Show less Sales Manager Hyatt Regency St. Louis at Union Station, St. Louis, MO January 2007 – November 2008 • Responsibilities included: selling guestrooms, meeting rooms and additional Hyatt services for all markets (10-75 Guestrooms on peak). • Additional duties include: working with the catering department to sell food and beverage services, managing accounts, conducting site inspections, as well as soliciting and generating new and repeat business, and working with… Show more Sales Manager Hyatt Regency St. Louis at Union Station, St. Louis, MO January 2007 – November 2008 • Responsibilities included: selling guestrooms, meeting rooms and additional Hyatt services for all markets (10-75 Guestrooms on peak). • Additional duties include: working with the catering department to sell food and beverage services, managing accounts, conducting site inspections, as well as soliciting and generating new and repeat business, and working with our Operations staff to ensure the highest level of customer satisfaction for our Guests. • Achieved 125% of assigned revenue quota in 2007. • Took on additional role and responsibility of all markets and sizes for the Hotel’s Sales, while the Hotel transitioned Management Companies from August 2008 – November Show less



Hyatt Regency Columbus

• Sales Corporate Management Trainee

  • 2006 - 2007