Director of Sales for the Association Team, focusing on National Accounts, mainly in the Midwest Area, along with a few Association Management Companies and Third Parties. There is no doubt that I am passionate about Hilton - it is where I have spent over 23 of my 30 years inthe hospitality industry. Over those years I have had many positive experiences supporting ourcustomers and our hotels and look forward to many more!

Managing association and corporate accounts based in Florida for the Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts and Conrad Hotels & Resorts.

Responsible for managing and directing Sales & Catering Team of eight as well as offsite Revenue Manager. Oversee all meeting room functions of hotel's 11,283 square feet of flexible meeting space. Handle all marketing and food and beverage initiatives for Galerie Restaurant and Lounge. Very active in property operations as well as driving top line revenue. Active member of the Tampa Bay Convention and Visitors Bureau as well as Florida Business Travel Association.

Responsible for managing and directing Sales & Catering Team of six. Oversee all meeting room functions of hotel's 6,000 square feet of flexible meeting space as well as handled marketing of restaurant, Bay Cafe.

Opened hotel in February 1998. Responsible for establishing sales office, direction and management of sales team, conducting all pre-opening and ongoing sales efforts as well as all blitzes, client and employee functions. Prepare yearly Business Plan and Budget Presentations. Oversee all meeting room functions of hotel's 3 meeting rooms (2500 square feet