Annette Cornely Email & Phone Number

Brunswick, Ga, Us

Brunswick, Georgia

Support the Director of Planning & Construction in managing a team of 15 professionals tasked with the review and inspection of an estimated 300 projects annually around the County.

Brunswick, Ga

Co-manage the review and selection of benefits for over 40 small to mid-size businesses that use 12+ insurance carriers. Manage the day-to-day operations by maneuvering through the complexities of health and life benefits and create best practices.

Greater Atlanta Area

Strategically plan, execute, and manage sales and marketing to achieve optimal rate and occupancy at world-class brands like Hilton, IHG, Marriott, Radisson and Choice.- As Director of Sales at a Hampton Inn & Suites, increased revenue by 4.8% in the first year by re-directing the property's business strategy.- As Area Sales Manager at a Hilton Garden Inn in the first year, shifted share from a government-regulated national account by 72% year-over-year by offering more meaningful value; and, signed 9 new business accounts averaging 350 nights per month at an average rate of $92/night.- As Area Sales Manager of a Comfort Inn & Suites salvaged an extended stay contract worth over $450,000 annually that meant a cold-call to a California state agency and a 2-hour drive.

Account development for a creative agency targeting the hotel industry; and, hotel labor management company creating marketing materials.

Intercontinental Hotel Group

Roles of increasing responsibility over 18 years in the areas of hotel marketing & sales, franchise services, new hotel openings, training & communications, and brand standards. These are some of my proudest moments:- Led a global team in analyzing over 4000 brand standards and 11,000 waivers to determine obstacles in the way of creating memorable guest experiences. The first-ever exercise led to identifying gaps and contradictions which further led to opportunities to leverage buying power.- Designed and managed a new hotel opening team accountable for driving revenue in the first 12 months of operation. In that first year we increased the number of hotels willing to pre-sell reservations from 50% to 85%, which meant an increase of 57% room revenue year-over-year.- Branded a new hotel opening program during the time IHG had the largest pipeline of hotels under construction which included: a new logo, program language, project management materials, and revitalizing orientation for new owners which scored a 9 out of possible 10 satisfaction points.- Introduced the concept of a "resolution index" to a franchise service team which ultimately meant an increase in franchise satisfaction from 85% of inbound activity only, to 90% for both inbound and outbound activity.- Developed a merchandise program and expanded it into Canada and Mexico resulting in an increase of 65% in merchandise sales.