Cathy Dutton, Chme, Cta Email & Phone Number

Anaheim, Ca, Us

Anaheim, California, United States

Anaheim

Anaheim, California

Anaheim, Ca

Semi-retired

Anaheim, California

Spectacular presentation of international performers, captivating dancers and sumptuous dining transports you to the finest stages of Europe for unrivaled family entertainment. Contracted to redeploy sales team and reposition in the tourism market as not only a dinner theater but as a premiere Orange County venue location. Worked with VP of Marketing on strategic planning and budget analysis. Accountable for driving tour and travel groups and events driving sustainable revenue. Responsible for management of company sales team consisting of inside reservation team, hospitality sales and field sales team. Results: Achieved substantial growth in group bookings, created partnerships with key tourism companies. Venue bookings for private functions grew 100%.

Recruited to return to the Anaheim Wholesale Travel Market * Representing 7 Anaheim Area Marriott Hotel products (2566 full and limited service rooms) to their top 10 Wholesale Clients. * Increased revenue year-over-year by 25%, generating $11 million revenue annually for 2007-2008.

Irvine, California

This upscale Hilton is located in heart of Orange County, directly across the street from OC Airport. 23,000 square feet of flexible meeting space. * Led a 10 person sales team including revenue management* Redeployment and market strategy changes resulted in 23.5% ADR increase ($30) and REV PAR increase of 28.7% from 2003 to year ending 2006* Controlled exense budgets effectively, consistently achieving or beating established goals each year

Anaheim, Ca

Part of the opening team for this extended stay hotel, owned and managed by Intercontinental Hotel Group along with opening of the Holiday Inn--Anaheim Resort on the same property. * Primarily responsible for the sales at the Staybridge Suites, also sold into the Holiday Inn* Redesigned and executed marketing plans immediately following September 11th attacks* Successful implementation resulted hitting its first year revenue goals in comparison to an industry that was down about 28%

Anaheim, Ca

Local transportation company connecting LAX and Orange County airports with over 60 hotels.* Developed strategic alliances with local attractions to create the inaugural fleet of "character" buses, successfully re-branding AirportBus in the new Anaheim Resort district

Anaheim, Ca

Membership based organization of over 1000 small, mid and large businesses. * Organized and promoted 30+ Chamber fundraising events annually for members and new-member recruitment* Systemaically managed relationships with major corporate stakeholders, including: Disney Resort, City of Anaheim, Angels, Ducks, all major hotels, Boeing and Adelphia Cable. Efforts resulted in a 30% revenue increase.

Transitioned this property from Travelodge to Holiday Inn-- Anaheim at the Park. Owned by Kawasaki Leasing Int'l., this property became one of their most successful in the United States.* Led a team of 5 in sales and catering * REV PAR leader in comp set year after year beginning 1991* Introduced first database contact system, streamlining our systems

Anaheim, Ca

* Working side-by-side with Hyatt management team for six months, was hired to transition the 300-room, full-service Hyatt Anaheim (located directly across from Disneyland main entrance) to an independent property* Served as Interim General Manager (1 year)* Successfully re-positioned and branded the Anaheim Plaza Resort Hotel with the Group meetings and travel industry market segments.

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Activities and Societies: Future Business Leaders of America, Pep Club