Doug Baarman Email & Phone Number

Folsom, California, Us

Putting his 30+ years of experience on both sides of the industry to assist corporations, associations and other organizations placing their groups, meetings and events at hotels around the world. • Organize and negotiate domestic and international events for organizations with 25 to 3,500 attendees.• Assist clients with mitigating potential financial losses due to contractual language.• Develop strategies helping a non-profit association with a 10% improvement in Annual Meeting attendance in a down economy.Client Testimonial“We run a 501C6 industry association and Doug helps with our two major meetings each year. He is creative, hard working and keeps his eye on the objectives and the bottom line. It's like having another person on staff who understands what we need, how we like things done and who watches my back and delivers with excellence whenever we need him. I recommend Doug without reservation.” Ben MarkensPresidentPaperboard Packaging Council▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Member of Doug Baarman's Team Testimonial:"When I began exploring full service meeting planning companies, CD emerged as the clear leader because of the level of professionalism of the associates and the organization. It was also important to be a part of a team led by a leader available to ensure my success. Doug leads a top producing team and our success is always a priority to Doug. He is always ready and willing to assist and promotes a team environment that is welcoming and supportive".Melissa RonacherVice President, Global Accounts▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬

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Nashville, Tn, Us

Gaylord National Hotel: Recruited and led a pre-opening sales team to achieve an industry record of 1,000,000 convention room nights contracted prior to opening.

Roma, Italia, It

• Senior Director, Territory Sales: Pioneered the first commission based group sales team for Marriott's portfolio of hotel brands representing all 2700 hotels worldwide.• Area Director of Sales: Launched the first Market Sales team focused on Total Account Management for the Washington, DC Metropolitan area.• Director of Sales, JW Marriott Hotel: Led a fifteen person group business sales team. First year in position, surpassed previous year team results by 87%.• Held various sales positions at the Dulles Marriott and Crystal Gateway Marriott.

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Managed sales and marketing leadership for a 200 person sales team. Developed programs for renting 7,000 long term corporate housing units. Focused team efforts on long term relocations due to moving or natural disasters. Created an industry first innovative housing program through account management and technology to combine hotel rooms and apartments through a single point of contact which ensured a smooth transition to temporary living.