Consistently using data specific to Market to Develop and sustain strong partner relationships by providing relevant data insights and high-quality consulting services to hotel partners (revenue management advice, marketing opportunities)Build the portfolio of local hotel partners by introducing prospective partners to Expedia’s marketplace and facilitate their onboarding processEnsure that partner hotels’ products (content, rates and availability) are consistently optimized on the Expedia sites to maximize customer conversionSecure additional lodging rates and availability information over high demand and compression periods to satisfy customers’ pressing needsSecure seasonal deals and promotions within the guidelines set by management to support the brands’ merchandising and marketing effortsContinuously promote and develop hotel partners’ high engagement with Expedia’s full suite of:Unique market insights (partner reports, competitive data, key performance drivers)Revenue management tools (dynamic promotions, packages, fenced deals, mobile)Marketing and merchandising opportunitiesSpecialized brands (e.g. Egencia, Hotwire, Media Solutions) potential opportunitiesSelf-service tools (Expedia Partner Central)Represent Expedia in the local market, build Expedia’s company profile with key local influencers (e.g. tourism bureau, hotel association, etc.) and provide expertise to the local industryProvide coaching to colleagues (peers, Associate Market Managers, Market Associates) on standard methodologies

• Create an integrated supplier strategy and work with Strategic Business Units to attain goals• Develop and cultivate relationships with suppliers and tourism organizations with day-to-day engagement and in-market presence for Blue Sky Tours, Mark International, United Vacations, Funway Holidays, and Funjet Vacations• Analyze destination performance, understand market demands, destination and industry trends, and create strategies to adapt to a dynamic marketplace• Negotiate net rate supplier contracts for over 150 hotels• Secure exclusive promotions for over 40 sale initiatives per year resulting in 15% growth in the destination YOY• Identify and communicate new opportunities and funding • Analyze product to ensure competitive product mix• Ensure all products offered are meeting standards (content, service, quality, competitive)• Align and communicate to leader, team and TMTC brands on strategy, opportunities and maximizing revenue in market• Understand and maximize dynamic distribution channels

• Work between travel agents, hoteliers, airlines, and client-direct customers to ensure a positive end-to-end experience.• Took over Hawaii group sales for Blue Sky Tours and increased sales numbers by 200% to the destination.• Most number of passengers sold and sales dollars for the year 2013 in group sales department.• Consistently given top accounts leads by groups director to secure business.

Serve a variety of guests in an upscale atmosphereUp-sell consumers on daily specials

Serve guests in a fast-paced environmentMultitask between numerous tables needsSell guests on variety of productsExhibit strong people skills to insure a positive experiece

Assistant to the Marketing DirectorWorked directly with franchisee's to ensure the correct branding guidelines are metCreated new process for marketing department utilize for franchisee follow-upCollaborated with Creative Department to develop a home brochureDrafted press releases for trade publicationsCreated new kids menuUpdated Grand Opening process guide for new franchisee's

Set up showings/inspections/appraisals for over 100 independent real estate agentsGreet guests and set them up with appropriate agent