Andrea Christopherson Email & Phone Number

Frisco, Tx, Us

St. Paul, Minnesota, Us

SearchWide Global is a full-service executive search firm headquartered in the Twin Cities with seven offices nationwide. We specialize in C-Level and Director level executive searches for companies ranging in size from Fortune 500 corporations to mid-sized public and private companies and associations. If you are a professional seeking to advance your career or an employer seeking to find new talent in one of the following industries, SearchWide Global can help.• Hotels and Resorts• Destination Marketing Organizations• Convention Centers, Arenas, Stadiums, PAF• Experiential Events, Tradeshows and Exhibition• State Tourism Agencies• Attractions/Cultural Institutions• Associations• Non-Profit Organizations• Technology Companies• Sports and Entertainment

Plano, Texas, Us

Responsible for inspiring, designing and implementing strategic training programs for organizations as well as lead and support SalesBoost's marketing and partnership strategies to help organizations achieve their business purpose and engage their leaders and sales professionals to achieve the greatest possible success.

Dallas, Tx, Us

Responsible for managing sales training and corporate sales & marketing events for Omni Hotels & Resorts. Designed and implement customized revenue-generating and event planning training programs to help each Omni Associate achieve personal success, recognition, and career advancement. Andrea also managed all aspects of Omni's corporate sales & marketing conferences, tradeshows, top performer incentive trips, meetings & events to support and communicate a consistent brand voice, promote Omni sales & marketing initiatives, drive results and increase revenue opportunities across the brand.Director, Catering Sales & Events (February - May 2017)Proud Member of the Executive Committee and Pre-Opening Team at the Omni Frisco Hotel at The Star in Frisco Texas. Focused on developing the catering sales team and event services team, including but not limited to; generating direct catering sales revenue and ancillary hotel revenue, hiring talent, creating and implementing direct sales collateral including customized proposals and sales presentations, developing and implementing LSOPs, creating client gifting program and developing/implementing preferred vendor relationships. Partnered with Legends Hospitality Team and the Dallas Cowboys to support the Omni Hotels & Resorts and the Dallas Cowboys Partnership.

Mclean, Va, Us

Managed and developed new accounts in the Northeast, New England and Mid-Atlantic Markets for Groups in the Corporate and Association markets. Focused on Groups at 450+ Rooms on peak up to 4000. Exceeded annual goal of $6M YOY consecutively. Assisted with training and developing new sales managers as well as assist with creating quarterly sales promotions.

Parsippany, Nj, Us

Managed and developed relationships with Corporate & Association Accounts in Northeast Market. Focused on Groups at 600+ rooms on peak night.

Parsippany, Nj, Us

Supported all revenue generating recruitment efforts for the Wyndham Corporate Office as well as for properties across the brand.

Hanover, Maryland, Us

Responsible for recruiting and staffing for both Option One and Aerotek Accounts including roles in sales, marketing, administration, finance and accounting, IT, Engineering, and HVAC. Accounts covered all industries including but not limited to; technology, industrial, financial, education, hospitality, and marketing/advertising.