Experience

Duke Hospitality

• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Sales Manager

  • Nov 2019 - Present

  Responsible for sales and marketing for two properties. Consistently working to achieve budgeted revenues and personal/team sales goals and maximize profitability. Participating in the preparation of the annual departmental operating budget, the hotel marketing plan and business plan, and financial plans. Creating and implementing sales plans that drive measurable incremental occupancy, increase average rates, and increase volume. I review monthly reports and sales forecasts to analyse current/potential market and sales trends, coordinate activities to increase revenue and market share and monitor performance to ensure actual sales meet or exceed established revenue plan. Developing and maintaining relationships with key clients and outside contacts. I communicate to appropriate departments all pertinent information requirements and special needs for arriving VIP’s, large groups, and other key guests. Strive to ensure that each guest and client has the best possible experience with us, both in the booking and lodging stages. Show less

• Sales Manager

  • Apr 2019 - Nov 2019

  Consistently working to achieve budgeted revenues and personal/team sales goals and maximize profitability. Participating in the preparation of the annual departmental operating budget, the hotel marketing plan and business plan, and financial plans. Creating and implementing sales plans that drive measurable incremental occupancy, increase average rates, and increase volume. I review monthly reports and sales forecasts to analyse current/potential market and sales trends, coordinate activities to increase revenue and market share and monitor performance to ensure actual sales meet or exceed established revenue plan. Developing and maintaining relationships with key clients and outside contacts. I communicate to appropriate departments all pertinent information requirements and special needs for arriving VIP’s, large groups, and other key guests. Strive to ensure that each guest and client has the best possible experience with us, both in the booking and lodging stages. Show less



Corporate Specialty Insignia

• Consultant/ Event Planner

  • Jun 2008 - Present

  Seamlessly plan and execute professional and social events. (Including birthday parties, family and class reunions, and meetings.) Serve as primary contact for vendors and event contributors. Coordinate travel and trade show set up. Maintain database of clients and current projects. Develop effective social networking outreach. Seamlessly plan and execute professional and social events. (Including birthday parties, family and class reunions, and meetings.) Serve as primary contact for vendors and event contributors. Coordinate travel and trade show set up. Maintain database of clients and current projects. Develop effective social networking outreach.

• Sales Coordinator

  • Nov 2018 - Nov 2019

  Coordinated client needs and client events. Maintained files. Assisted in selling guestrooms & meeting rooms. Aided in room set up and servicing meeting needs. Conducted site inspections. Solicited new and repeat business. Maintained organization of office files and entries into Delphi & Fosse systems on a daily basis. Prepared Banquet Event Orders and preparation for weekly meeting. Attended Weekly Revenue Meetings. Attended Operations shift meetings as needed. Effectively and efficiently followed up on proposals, contracts, appointments, and all assigned tasks. Planned and executed multiple guest appreciation events that allowed guests to unwind. Show less



Gwinnett County Public Schools

• Primary and Secondary Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Special Education Paraprofessional

  • Aug 2015 - Nov 2018

  Exercise care, compassion, and patience daily with each special needs student. Assists with preparation and instructions of daily lessons through sensory and technology. Manage students' movement and activity to special classes, community outings, and Special Olympics. Recognized for perfect attendance. Awarded for creative concerts and volunteering. Exercise care, compassion, and patience daily with each special needs student. Assists with preparation and instructions of daily lessons through sensory and technology. Manage students' movement and activity to special classes, community outings, and Special Olympics. Recognized for perfect attendance. Awarded for creative concerts and volunteering.