AmericInn Hotels is a mid-scale brand of 200+ hotels located in 24 states, and headquartered in Chanhassen, MN. As a Franchise Development Manager I help existing hotel owners realize the AmericInn Dream.

• Generate revenue for the AmericInn brand by providing local Sales & Marketing training visits • Train General Managers on the AmericInn sales & marketing systems/tools• Deliver Local Sales & Marketing training during General Manager training program• Assist new hotels with online sales process• Increase brand awareness in local communities• Maximize revenue volume of AmericInn's corporate travel program• Knowledgeable of different sales/revenue strategies to increase revenues• Provide follow-up to General Managers on actionable item discussed during sales visits

Responsible for operational support of the newly re-branded hotel.*Responsible for a staff of 12.*Responsible for Guest experiences.

Responsible for the sales of 121 guest rooms and 650 sq ft of meeting space. Increased revenue per availible room by 16.3% year over year 2011.*Eden Prairie Chamber of Commerce Ambassador

*Responsible for supervising 25 team members.*Responsible for sharing information about current promotions and rate codes.*Audit Team Member phone calls to ensure Guest Satisfaction.*Responsible for handling guest issues.

*Responsible for the sales of 144 extended stay suites. *Responsible for revenue management.*Built relationships with clients and frequent guests.*Maintained budget and directed Sales Department staff.

*Responsible for the sales of 122 rooms and 1,700 sq ft of meeting space. Increased room revenue year over year by 11% in 2006.*Built relationships with accounts and top-of-the-mind awareness in community.*Maintained sales database, company masters, rates in reservation system.

*Responsible for the sales of 77 rooms and 550 sq ft of meeting space at a new hotel. Increased occupancy by 46.5% and ADR by 38% year over year.*Created Sales and Marketing Plan, budget, and sales database for new department.

*Responsible for the sales of 123 rooms and 650 sq ft of meeting space. Increased market share with growth in the double digits.*Nominated as Eagan's Small Business Person of the Year 2002.