Director Of Marketing And Communications
CurrentCreated a corporate marketing department to service eight properties - including six hotels, a nonprofit botanical garden and a nursery - and expanded the marketing team. Manage team through regular 1:1 meetings, goal-setting sessions and regular coaching. Act as brand manager and creative director for each property, managing agencies and freelancers. Build and manage all marketing budgets. Collaborate with Revenue Manager and General Managers to reach monthly budget and ADR/RevPAR goals… Show more Created a corporate marketing department to service eight properties - including six hotels, a nonprofit botanical garden and a nursery - and expanded the marketing team. Manage team through regular 1:1 meetings, goal-setting sessions and regular coaching. Act as brand manager and creative director for each property, managing agencies and freelancers. Build and manage all marketing budgets. Collaborate with Revenue Manager and General Managers to reach monthly budget and ADR/RevPAR goals through advertising, promotions, email, social media, public events and more. Execute and track advertising campaigns (SEM, display, retargeting, social, print, etc.), manage website content and performance (SEO, Google Analytics, etc.) Track and report guest reviews to improve guest experience and increase loyalty. Research and implement new strategies, technologies and processes company-wide, gaining Owner and General Manager buy-in. Successfully researched and chose a new Property Management System, Central Reservation System, Revenue Management System, review and social monitoring platforms and more for use company-wide with one other person. Total company revenue has increased 26% over three years. Successfully navigated the pandemic, creating gift certificate promotions and long-term deals to bring in revenue and maintain guest engagement when travel was restricted. Re-branded the Village Green Resort as The Village Green, to reposition it as a pet-friendly I-5 traveler’s destination and set guest expectations, resulting in more positive reviews and increased revenue. Launched, branded and advertised three Christmas events, while being intimately involved in event logistics. Worked with media, influencers, sponsors and community partners. Current properties include: Cambria Pines Lodge, Sea Otter Inn, The J. Patrick House and Cambria Nursery in Cambria, Calif.; The Monterey Hotel in Monterey, Calif.; and Oregon Garden Resort in Silverton, Ore. Show less