Darrin Lettinga Email & Phone Number

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

- Cold call by phone and in-person to introduce our hotels and promotions- Web-based prospecting to find new business, potential clients- Network at Chamber after Hours, Network after Work, GRYP, other networking events prospected through Meetup.com and other websites to make new business contacts, meet new clients- Member of Wyoming-Kentwood Chamber of.

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

- Introduced to clients up to 1 year out at time of sales turnover to build relationship with client- Event and space management to adjust space needs and allow for re-sale of space- Client tours and on-site planning meetings to familiarize client with property and event space- Event organizer, planner and detailer for smooth event for client, hotel.

· Responsible for the day to day operation of the Front Desk: Ensured a smooth check-in for all guests, pre-registered VIPs and tour groups, maintained 4-star service standards with regard to my employees and our guests· Took care of scheduling for staff of fifteen people including agents, concierge and cloakroom. Promptly took care of disciplinary matters.

Haeundae-gu, Busan, Korea

- Outside sales to international corporate and diplomatic accounts in the Seoul and Busan areas. Responsible for the promotion and sale of guest rooms via our corporate contract, PHP (Paradise Hotel Preferred)- Event organizer, planner and detailer for all international accounts to ensure a smooth event- Created database of our Busan and Seoul clients and.

Busan, South Korea

· Oversaw International Corporate and Diplomatic accounts in the Pusan area and later Seoul. Promoted and sold guest rooms via corporate contract and maintained such clients as Lockheed Martin, American Bureau of Shipping, and the American and Russian Consulates...· Responsible for the detailed organization of convention, meeting and banqueting needs of.

Haeundae-gu, Busan, Korea

· Organized promotional events such as Dart night at our Charlie's Pub and Restaurant to draw business to this newly opened facility and to establish a relationship with the community. · Met and helped international guests upon check-in and check-out and handled their needs throughout their stay. · Kept an eye on both public and back-of-house areas to.

Bachelor'S Degree, Russian Language And Literature

Activities and Societies: Future Problem Solving - Team Judge 1983Judge/Evaluator at national Future Problem Solving competition at Coe.

High School, College Prep With A Focus On Biological Sciences, 9Th - 12Th Grades

Activities and Societies: Future Problem Solving