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Handle Group Sales for Andretti Indoor Karting and Games Restaurant and Entertainment Complex in Orlando, Florida. (Groups from 15 people up to 3000 People) I sell both Food and Entertainment. Andretti Indoor Karting and Games is a 150,000 square foot Restaurant/Entertainment Complex located on Universal Blvd and Convention Way right across the street from the Convention Center. Andretti Indoor Karting and Games Restaurant and Entertainment Complex features a Great Restaurant with an Executive Chef and a multitude of Attractions including Bowling, Laser Tag, a Rope Course/Zipline, Dark Ride, CXC Simulators, VR Roller Coaster, Hologate, 120 Arcade Games, and Sodi Go Karts from France. This complex includes , a full service bar, a Sky Bar with Plasma Screen TV's, and over 10,000 square feet of Meeting space for Breakfasts, Lunches, Dinners, Receptions, DJ Parties, other Events and Teambuilding. This food offers Great Food and Entertainment conveniently located in the Heart of all The Attractions and Theme Parks in Orlando.

Specialize in Residential Real Estate

I handle the SMERF Market for CoCo Key Hotel and Water Park. (Social, Military, Education, Religious and Fraternal)I work predominatly with Student Groups, Family Reunion Groups, Sports Groups, Churches, and Military Groups.I work very closely with the Youth Market Sales. I work both with Student Tour Operators and Schools direct. I have strong relationships with the Student Tour Operators- locally and nationally. Handle all sales inquiries (phone & website) and all client proposalsEntertain clients and do site inspectionsI am very hands on with my groups making sure all details are handled and they have a seamless visit.I make sure that when the client has a group on property that they are able to speak with me or someone else so they have a comfort zone and can handle all situations.Make sales calls, attend tradeshows and industry functions to promote CoCo Key Hotel and Water Park

Director of Sales-handles all group sales. Book Parties from 15 People to 1100 People.Strong relationships with DMC’s and Student Tour Operators- locally and nationally.Implements effective sales and marketing strategies in a department that produces1,000,000 in salesOversees Sales Department to make sure it is functioning properly and that sales are continuing to come in. Handle all sales inquiries (phone & website) and all client proposalsCreate pertinent sales collateral for clients (flyers, menus, brochures, etc)Entertain clients and do site inspectionsServe as liaison between Universal and the restaurantMake sales calls, attend tradeshows and industry functions to communicate key initiatives and future business strategies of NASCAR Sports Grille and ECIThe Ultimate Restaurant Group/Cordish CompanyNational Tour & Travel SalesResponsible for the Youth Market Sales at Xfinity Live- Philly, PA, Power Plant Live- Baltimore, MD, ASCAR Sports Grille – Hampton Roads, VA & Orlando, FL. Fourth Street Live-Louisville, KY, Power & Light District- Kansas City, MO

Responsible for the sales department for the largest Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. Restaurant location.Strong relationships with DMC’s, Incentive Houses, and Student Tour Operators- locally andnationally. . Creates sales and marketing strategies to drive top line salesHandled all site inspections and Tradeshows to bring in Group Sales.Build Relations with the Local Hotels, CVB’s, and CorporationsInterfaces with clients on a daily basis to communicate key initiatives and future business Strategies

I handled all the Sales and Marketing in the Travel Plazas, Airports, and Malls. I sold Box Meals, Meal Vouchers and planned Group Events in all the Restaurants NationwideRelocated, restructured, and changed the focus of the HMSHost sales department into a department that brought in over $21,000,000 in sales revenue.Was responsible for the directing all the sales and marketing key strategies. Developed the sales & marketing strategies to sell meal vouchers to the Tour & Travel Market (locally and nationally) Over 90 travel plaza locations in US and Canada Over 70 airport locations in US and Canada Mall locations in USDeveloped new programs to drive sales revenue, such as, a box meal program in theairport locations after September 11 when the airlines stopped serving food. I brought in a $500,000 client in the first 3 month student season with a $12 box meal)Created a group travel industry website that had over 4,000 visitorseach month in the first year. (www.hmshosttravelservices.com) Designed all sales collateral & print material.

Directed the Group Sales Department.Attended all national tradeshows as corporate liaison representing all 42 Rainforest Café locations. (SYTA, NTA, ABA, FL , MPI, IT&ME, ASAE, FL Encounter)Developed the marketing plan for all markets (Youth, Sports, SMERF, Association, Tour & Travel - Domestic & International, Association, Incentive, Corporate, Etc.) Created an educational tour for student groups.Booked student business for breakfast, lunch dinner and educational programs at bothRainforest Café Downtown Disney and Disney’s Animal Kingdom®

Director of Sales & Marketing- National Sales Manager- Sales Manager Developed the marketing plan & strategies for all markets (Corporate, Convention, Association, Incentive,Youth, Schools, Sports, SMERF, Tour & Travel - Domestic & International, Association, Guest Services and Timeshare.) Attended 15 trade shows annually as a representative of the 7 national locations of MEDIEVAL TIMES.Coordinated sales strategies with all 7 castle locations As sales manager- I was responsible for the Corporate, Convention, Association and Incentive Markets (Nationally & Locally)