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Currently responsible for supporting eCommerce and Distribution Channel Marketing for over 115 hotels and 20 brands, representing more than 13,000 rooms and over $750mm in revenues. I support the eCommerce, GDS and online marketing needs for the portfolio, ensuring that all efforts are made to maximize production from online and GDS channels to achieve company revenue objectives. Interact with brand personnel, internet marketing vendors, online travel agencies and GDS partners to ensure properties receive appropriate attention and full benefit of these resources. I provide education, guidance and direction to corporate and hotel management teams in all areas related to eCommerce, Digital Marketing and GDS. Implemented SEO, SEM and reputation management best practices across the portfolio.

Implemented revenue maximization strategies through transient, GDS, group, ecommerce, and third party channels to deliver top line revenue achievement. Responsible for individual hotel and regional budgeting and forecasting. Provided strategic direction of sales activities in accordance with marketing plans and sales action calendars. Overseen all aspects of my regions’ sales efforts to produce top line revenue goals. Consistently delivered results that contributed to the overall success of the company by accomplishing individual strategic objectives. Implementation of Sales and Marketing Plans. Mentored Sales Associate team development.