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Madrid, Es

 Support Vice President in leading the sales efforts of the Regional Directors of Sales & Account Management team for the North Central region Personally manage portfolio of selected management companies to provide excellent service and C-Suite level attention to leading hospitality companies the region Manage all aspects of the business; build and foster relationships with all hotels/companies in the region to maximize revenues for hotels and optimize Amadeus products and services Create an over-achievement, highly engaged, customer-centric culture to identify best opportunities and drive sales results for both new business and retention; achieve all goals and KPIs as set forth Advocate for our customers within Amadeus as well as represent Amadeus within the hotel companies and regional associates we serve Support Vice President to develop, motivate and lead the Regional Team, identify and represent the needs of the region to direct report Vice President and other business units

Madrid, Es

 Lead the sales efforts of the Regional Directors of Sales & Account Management team for the Northeast region Manage all aspects of the business; build and foster relationships with all hotels/companies in the region to maximize revenues for hotels and optimize Amadeus products and services Create an over-achievement, highly engaged, customer-centric culture to identify best opportunities and drive sales results for both new business and retention; achieve all goals and KPIs as set forth Advocate for our customers within Amadeus as well as represent Amadeus within the hotel companies and regional associates we serve Develop, motivate and lead the Regional Team, identify and represent the needs of the region to direct report Vice President and other business units

Madrid, Es

 Provide technology and data solutions for hotels, inns, and destination marketing organizations to maximize revenues for their businesses; E-Commerce, Web/Video, Advertising/Marketing, Reservation Systems Oversee sales and total account management for over 600 hotels in the Capital Region Responsible for over $6 Million in Annual Sales, both new business sales and retention/renewal business New sales responsibilities: lead generation within portfolio, assessing client needs and matching with data and technology solutions to drive revenues and conversions for subject hotels Retention activities include periodic review of hotel products and services, provide training and support as single point of contact for clients and user, and market strategy initiatives for territory portfolio Use a Consultative Selling Approach to understand client goals and needs, and customize products and solutions to build partnership past being a vendor Qualified for President’s Club first year with company, achieving #3 in total sales for North America Serve on Business Intelligence Task Force made of several company associates, to develop new market metrics and insights via Qlik, a new reporting mechanism for associates to help clients find analytics Provide training and support to new Market Directors to company, shadow their territory and teach/train on company initiatives, also have trainees shadow in my market to see business processes in action

New York, Ny, Us

Fairfax, Virginia, Us

Oversee Sales and Marketing efforts for the Sheraton Tysons Hotel, located in the bustling Tysons Business and Development Center of Northern Virginia! IIt is a 449-Room Hotel with nearly 50,000 square feet of meeting and banquet space. Joining an amazing team of managers and associates that are transforming this wonderful hotel as a convention destination in Washington, DC!

Fairfax, Virginia, Us

Oversee Sales and Marketing efforts for the Westin Arlington Gateway Hotel, located near Ballston's "Wall Street" District! It is a 338-Room Hotel with nearly 15,000 square feet of meeting and banquet space. Joining an amazing team of managers and associates that are transforming this wonderful hotel as it finishes a $7 Million renovation and repositions to be the market leader!

Fairfax, Virginia, Us

Oversee Sales and Marketing efforts for the Hilton Washington, DC/Rockville Hotel and Executive Conference Center! It is a 315-Room Hotel in the heart of Rockville/Montgomery County, Maryland! Hotel offers 25,000 square feet of banquet and meeting space, and is IACC Certified. Leading a team of sales professionals that aspire to make our hotel THE destination for meetings, events, and travel for the county seat!

Rockville, Maryland, Us

President 2005-2006 and 2007-2008CVB serves as the destination marketing for Montgomery County, Maryland. Focus is on attracting businesses and venues to the county and providing an array of services such as lodging, meeting/conference facilities, restaurants, entertainment, transportation, sporting events and much more. Manage/guide a budget to include operating the organization as well as sales and marketing efforts. Provides advocacy for members on travel-related matters as well as networking amongst fellow members to create a desireable destination for businesses and groups.

The Director of Operations oversees the operations of multiple medical centers in the Virginia market for JenCare Medical Centers. Direct supervision of Medical Center Managers and their staff and associates. Responsible for the financial, operational, and service performance of all medical centers in the market. Ensure high patient satisfacation scores, cost control, and managerial oversight of offices in the Virginia Tidewater market.

Gaithersburg, Maryland, Us

The Economic & Business Development Committee serves the Mayor and Council of the City of Gaithersburg in providing insight and feedback on matters affecting economic development and business ventures to the city. The committee has testified to Mayor and Council on these matters, as well as provided input on many projects through the years. The committee is comprised of 15 business partners representing various business, non-profit, and governmental disciplines throughout the city.

Windsor, Berkshire, Gb

The Regional (Area) General Manager oversees 6 Staybridge Suites and Candlewood Suites hotels within a given region with General Managers reporting to the Regional General Manager, while also being the General Manager of the base hotel, in this location it is Herndon, Virginia. Responsibilities include leadership, sales and marketing, finance, forecasting, budgeting, hotel operations and management. Total portfolio includes over 700 rooms in four states.

Advocacy, Networking, Guiding Association through business cycles and events.I have been an active member of the business community since moving here. I have held many positions throughout the Chamber including Membership Events Chair, Legislative Affairs Chair, and now Chair-Elect. This has been a way to network and advocate for my business in the Gaithersburg and Germantown communities, as well as Montgomery County, Maryland as a whole.

London, England, Gb

(Management Company for Crowne Plaza/Sleep Inn Hotels) Dual General Manager overseeing two hotels in Rockville, Maryland. The Crowne Plaza Hotel Rockville was brand converted in July 2007 after nearly $10 Million in renovations. I also managed the Sleep Inn Hotel Rockville, right next door to the Crowne Plaza. Together the two hotels offer over 250 rooms and over 13,000 square feet of banquet and meeting space.

Oversee 95 employees at 257-room hotel complex with a $8 Million Annual operating budgetManage total hotel operations of 150-room Crowne Plaza with 13,000 Square Feet of meeting/banquet space, and 107-room Sleep Inn HotelCareer development of 14 managers and supervisors throughout accounting, sales, guest services, housekeeping, engineering, and food and beverage departmentsWork intimately with two distinctly different hotel brands (Crowne Plaza/IHG and Sleep Inn/Choice Hotels) to harmoniously manage a successful dual-property profit and loss statementProfit and Loss Statements, Accounting and Financial Management

Windsor, Berkshire, Gb

IHG is the Company that provides the brands Crowne Plaza and Staybridge Suites.

Chantilly, Va, Us

Oversee 40 employees at 142-Suite Extended Stay hotel with a $5.2 Million Annual operating budgetWorked hand in hand with small hotel management company of two hotels, reported to CEO directlyCareer development of 5 managers including goal setting and cross-trainingWork closely with large international hotel brand, IHG, to grow a new and developing hotel brand

SGTP is an association that brings together government agencies and travel vendors in the airline, hotel, and rental car industries. Meetings provided opportunities for networking with other members and potential clients as well as advocacy on issues regarding the government travel industry.

Oversee 40+ employees at 140-Suite Extended Stay hotel with $4.5 million revenue budgetManage total hotel operations including sales, guest services, and operations with hands-on management technique at a select-service hotel propertyCareer development of seven managers on staff including goal setting and cross-trainingWork with both franchise and corporation in creating and implementing brand standards for a developing extended-stay brandAwarded in 2005 within management company and franchise as Best Profitability of the YearAwarded in 2002 within management company as Best Extended Stay Business of the Year

Chicago, Il, Us

Hyatt became the brand for Summerfield Suites at this time.

Wichita, Kansas, Us

Lodgeworks was the owner/management group of the Summerfield Suites during my tenure there.

Us

Wyndham was the brand group for Summerfield Suites during this time.

(Sunburst Hospitality Corporation was management company of the hotels)Supervised and managed complete sales and marketing efforts for two distinctly different hotels consisting of 240 rooms and over $6 million in revenueResponsible for managing the computerized revenue, maximizing the program via forecasting upcoming business, evaluating past business and creating action plans to increase market share in the futureResponsible for prospecting and creating new business opportunities for both hotels, as well as maintaining the top five accounts at each

Supervised and managed complete sales, marketing, financial and operational aspects of a 124-room extended stay hotelAssisted in building and construction phases with general contractor for the hotelHired, trained and developed over 20 employees in front office, housekeeping, maintenance and management positionsCreated a revenue management strategy for new hotels and managed ongoing forecastingServed as a traveling General Manager during opening of the Coral Springs hotel, opening and assisting other hotels without managers, helping with sales efforts, and retraining staff after turnover periods to maintain brand consistency during early stages of developmentAlso managed locations in Charlotte, Atlanta, Ft. Lauderdale/Miami, Birmingham, Tampa

Coordinated sales and marketing efforts for a 175-room full-service hotel with 4,000 square feet of meeting and banquet spacePerformed administrative functions for sales department such as forecasting, planning and implementing of revenue and room nights strategiesServed as Guest Services Director for major corporate clients and large organizationsRebuilt and maintained over 50% of the corporate business for the hotel after extensive renovations as the sole outside sales manager for the departmentWas promoted to this hotel from previous hotel due to great successes with the organization

This was the management company for the Holiday Inn Beachwood and Radisson Harbour Inn Sandusky during that time.

Built and maintained corporate group and individual travel for a $7 million resort hotelBooked over $600,000 in association and corporate business during a six-month period

Bsba, Hospitality Management; Minor Human Resources Management

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