SportStays is the newest sports travel & housing company in the market, and we're thrilled to be working with several top names in the Soccer, Hockey, Lacrosse, Dance, Cheer & Track & Field markets! We do things a little bit differently - we offer a quick, easy & hassle free portal to book team & tournament reservations. Our customer service team is ready to assist via phone, email and text. We ensure that our tournament & event clients receive their rebate check in one payment and… Show more SportStays is the newest sports travel & housing company in the market, and we're thrilled to be working with several top names in the Soccer, Hockey, Lacrosse, Dance, Cheer & Track & Field markets! We do things a little bit differently - we offer a quick, easy & hassle free portal to book team & tournament reservations. Our customer service team is ready to assist via phone, email and text. We ensure that our tournament & event clients receive their rebate check in one payment and quickly (within 30 days) no matter how many hotels they use for their tournament or event.And finally we partner closely with hotels, CVB's and Sports Commissions to keep communication open on all of the events coming to their cities. We partner with our hotels and NSO's to keep tabs on room pickups and release rooms early when needed or ask for more rooms when demand swells. We don't over-block every hotel we can - we stick to what we think we can sell to fill your hotels.Our president has over 25 years of high level sports & hotel travel experience, and we'd love to talk with you about elevating your next tournament to the next level! SportStays: Winners Stay with Us! Show less

As a VP of Global Accounts, I offer a no-cost site selection consulting firm for meeting planners, team travel managers & tournament directors. I want to assist anyone who needs to book group hotel rooms of 10 nights per night or more (corporate, incentive, association, tournaments, sports teams, etc). I will assist with every step of the meeting planning process, from confidential site searches (no hotel sales managers calling or emailing you hourly for updates) to contract review with… Show more As a VP of Global Accounts, I offer a no-cost site selection consulting firm for meeting planners, team travel managers & tournament directors. I want to assist anyone who needs to book group hotel rooms of 10 nights per night or more (corporate, incentive, association, tournaments, sports teams, etc). I will assist with every step of the meeting planning process, from confidential site searches (no hotel sales managers calling or emailing you hourly for updates) to contract review with standardized contract clauses and more. HPN Global places over $400,000,000 in annual group hotel business worldwide and we pass this buying power to our clients. HPN Global guarantees no out of pocket cost and there are no contracts to sign. I would be thrilled to assist you with your upcoming meetings, events, conferences & team stays. Show less

As the Vice President of Development & Hospitality my day to day tasks include:* Working with new Sports Complexes, Rec-Plex's, Recreational Facilities, Aquatic Centers, Arenas, Convention Centers, Amphitheaters, and more to create a roadmap to maximize Key naming rights, Sponsorships & Pouring rights for their facilities* Assist in the overall reduction of tax and bond funding needed to support new facilities by maximizing marketing potential for local businesses and stakeholders… Show more As the Vice President of Development & Hospitality my day to day tasks include:* Working with new Sports Complexes, Rec-Plex's, Recreational Facilities, Aquatic Centers, Arenas, Convention Centers, Amphitheaters, and more to create a roadmap to maximize Key naming rights, Sponsorships & Pouring rights for their facilities* Assist in the overall reduction of tax and bond funding needed to support new facilities by maximizing marketing potential for local businesses and stakeholders. * Meet with existing clients to grow GPS's sponsorship offerings* Research to find opportunities for new clients and new sponsorship partners* Utilize my network of Convention Bureau and Sports Commission contacts to increase value in their communities* Increase annual revenue targets to exceed monthly, quarterly, o& annual sales goals for our partners* Manage customer expectations and contribute to a high level of customer satisfaction* Streamline processes between GPS clients and HPN Global clients to increase opportunities & efficiencies while decreasing their overall costs for tournaments, travel & logistics* Present in person & online to high level client & executives in the private & public sectors * Attend annual conferences, conventions & sports trade shows to meet new clients, network with existing clients and cultivate a strong network & partnership group for all stakeholders. * Create new & innovative sales & marketing flyers, presentations & decks that showcase our current projects & attract new business & sponsorship opportunities. Show less

Worked as a strategic Account Director with a primary focus on the Professional & Collegiate Sports teams, as well as the Fraternal & Sorority markets in North America. I also had several corporate & association clients that have worked with me for over 10 years. Primary Accounts include all teams within the NFL, NHL, NBA, MLS, as well as NCAA Teams, Semi-Pro Sports, Olympic and Youth Teams. I also attended FEA annually, and took on a new market - the Fraternity & Sorority groups that… Show more Worked as a strategic Account Director with a primary focus on the Professional & Collegiate Sports teams, as well as the Fraternal & Sorority markets in North America. I also had several corporate & association clients that have worked with me for over 10 years. Primary Accounts include all teams within the NFL, NHL, NBA, MLS, as well as NCAA Teams, Semi-Pro Sports, Olympic and Youth Teams. I also attended FEA annually, and took on a new market - the Fraternity & Sorority groups that meet throughout the United States. Show less

Associate Director of Hyatt's Worldwide Sales - Account Development Team. Our team consists of 18 Account Development Directors with home based offices located throughout the United States, and an $80,000,000 annual quota. I am involved in the hiring and training for the team and also work to resolve technological issues.I also manage an account base that is heavily focused on the North American Sports Market including the NFL, NHL, NBA, MLS, as well as NCAA Teams, Semi-Pro Sports… Show more Associate Director of Hyatt's Worldwide Sales - Account Development Team. Our team consists of 18 Account Development Directors with home based offices located throughout the United States, and an $80,000,000 annual quota. I am involved in the hiring and training for the team and also work to resolve technological issues.I also manage an account base that is heavily focused on the North American Sports Market including the NFL, NHL, NBA, MLS, as well as NCAA Teams, Semi-Pro Sports, Olympic and Youth Teams. I also focus on Government, Corporate & Association accounts as well. Show less

Director of National Accounts with Hyatt's Western Global Sales Team. Responsible for a $12,000,000 annual quota (produced 125% on average). Worked with top key sports accounts: All NFL Teams, NHL Teams & Major League Soccer. Worked other large association, corporate and government accounts as well.Left this position when promoted to Associate Director of Hyatt's National Sales Force Division in April, 2007

Responsible for prospecting and developing my entire account base. Always achieved over 130% of goal, and in 2000 I was top quota producer for the Global Sales division, achieving 218% for the year. Attended many FAM trips and become familiarized with Starwood's various brands: Westin, Sheraton, Four Points, "W" and the St. Regis / Luxury Collection.

Supervised a staff of 75 Telephone Sales Representatives. Was responsible for Hiring, Motivating, Managing, Quality Assurance, Continual Training, and Sales for my team of reps.