Realtor/Property Manager/Vacation Rental Specialist

• Mar 2014 - Present

Licensed Realtor

• Mar 2014 - Present

Copper Sky Real Estate Group is licensed and professional in servicing the greater Phoenix, Arizona area. Your needs and desires are the priority. Working under the established and impressive Arizona Elite Properties, buying, selling, renting and property management for both residential and commercial properties, my partner and I have have over 30 years experience insuring satisfaction for thousands of clients. Arizona Expertise. Negotiating Strength. Professional Execution.

International Relations-VP of Sales and Operations

• Mar 2014 - Present

Responsible for creating sales opportunities for real estate in Costa Rica through USA based seminars, marketing outreach, and extensive referral network and more. Travel with groups and individuals on investigation tours throughout Costa Rica. Responsible for creating sales opportunities for real estate in Costa Rica through USA based seminars, marketing outreach, and extensive referral network and more. Travel with groups and individuals on investigation tours throughout Costa Rica.

President

• Aug 2009 - Dec 2016

Serves as the lead of a top flight firm of professionals specializing in Marketing, Sales and Procurement Consulting. Laser-focused on revenue generation through proven, measureable and innovative increased-responsiveness products and techniques, providing incremental revenue streams coupled with real cost savings through leveraged buying of expenses incurred by clients today. Consultation, strategy, execution and accountability are core to Bandera's formula of success for every client and every engagement. Show less

VP of Sales and Marketing

• Mar 2013 - Oct 2013

Costa Rica Real Estate Advisors provides its clients the greatest potential for success. No longer are pretty pictures, creative copy and grand events enough to ensure success in finding and selling buyers. Today, success requires a deep understanding of real estate buyers, investors and their paradigms. Through a well-designed and executed marketing program Costa Rica Real Estate Advisors can sell where and when others are not. At Costa Rica Real Estate Advisors we are creating harmony with the goals and dreams of the dominant buyers in today's market, the baby boomer generation, by changing the approach to branding, marketing and selling primary and second vacation home communities to match the life expectations of today's buyers who have made Costa Rica their choice. Show less

Vice President of Marketing

• Apr 2011 - Oct 2013

Serving as Vice President of Marketing, Hotel Operations and HOA Administrator for this amazing wew project featuring a world-class Las Vegas Casino with 152+ guestrooms rooms and suites and 43+ condominium residences oceanfront on the Pacific's Jaco Beach, Costa Rica. Serving as Vice President of Marketing, Hotel Operations and HOA Administrator for this amazing wew project featuring a world-class Las Vegas Casino with 152+ guestrooms rooms and suites and 43+ condominium residences oceanfront on the Pacific's Jaco Beach, Costa Rica.

Corporate Director

• May 2005 - Aug 2009

Served as the sole marketing/sourcing/procurement person in the Harrah's organization. Responsible for savings and revenue generation of over 20M annually. Oversaw reviewing expenditures, savings recommendations and report analytics specific to budgetary planning, supply chain management, supplier relationship management, synergistic buying and process flow efficiency in all areas of marketing. Utilized advanced negotiation skills of major national and international contracts. Developed strategic alliances with major corporate sponsors that encompass all of the assets of Harrah's Entertainment and leveraged co-branding opportunities. Specialized in Print Procurement, Direct Mail, Advertising Agency Contracting, Promotional Products, Media Buying, Sponsorship, Gift Cards and Channel Marketing. Show less

Vice President of Specialty Marketing

• Feb 2004 - May 2005

Responsible for the entire Specialty Marketing Division for a successful Timeshare Developer with ten resort properties in Hawaii and three in Nevada, including the 1000 suite Tahiti Village flagship. Oversaw sales, customer generation and retention programs, mini-vacation management, call center operations, advertising, public relations, promotions, media buying, web and e-mail marketing, strategic brand partnerships and special events, among other areas. Responsible for the entire Specialty Marketing Division for a successful Timeshare Developer with ten resort properties in Hawaii and three in Nevada, including the 1000 suite Tahiti Village flagship. Oversaw sales, customer generation and retention programs, mini-vacation management, call center operations, advertising, public relations, promotions, media buying, web and e-mail marketing, strategic brand partnerships and special events, among other areas.

Vice President of Marketing

• Feb 2001 - Feb 2004

Managed a professional staff of six key department managers/directors and their teams in all aspects of marketing and coordinated with corporate MGM MIRAGE. Took New York-New York through its re-birth with the execution of major grand openings of ESPN Zone, Coyote Ugly, Nine Fine Irishmen and Cirque du Soleil's, Zumanity. Managed all player special events and promotions and interfaced with all tenant marketing divisions. Developed ROI based marketing programs and strong budget management. Worked to foster a balance between New York-New York's brand integrity and the MGM MIRAGE image. Served as a key player taking the property through major EBITDA growth from 2001-2004. Responsible for all brand and strategic partnerships producing unbudgeted revenues for New York-New York, its tenants and MGM MIRAGE. Show less

Vice President

• Dec 1993 - Feb 2001

Managed Station Casinos Marketing through the migration to becoming a brand powerhouse and one of the top six gaming companies in the world. Oversaw the key elements of this process, including The Boarding Pass Loyalty Player program implementation; the homogenization of the individual properties and the quality guest experience; creation of a structure for new properties to join the Station Casinos family; advertising, strategic sponsorship and brand partnerships; individual local property promotions as well as corporate promotions. Responsible for Station Casinos marketing programs that are still in place today, as staples of the Station Casinos player offerings. Show less

GENERAL MANAGER

• Oct 1988 - Nov 1993

Developed strong hotel management and people management skills over a five year period with this Bay Area Hotel chain known for its boutique style, high end properties all with fine amenities. Fully developed the skills necessary to pamper and enhance the guest experience for all categories including corporate business, group, weekend FIT, special event and wedding guests. Managed all aspects of the hotel in this small property environment specific to sales and catering, food and beverage, maintenance, landscaping, FFE design, front office and back office, among other areas. Show less

FRONT OFFICE MANAGER

• May 1988 - Oct 1988

FRONT OFFICE SUPERVISOR

• Apr 1986 - May 1988