Jennifer Stange Email & Phone Number

Working with an incredible team of account managers who help create exquisite bespoke and custom furniture for the world's leading interior designers and architects.Developing the Blue Label by Ben Whistler custom furniture brand for interior designers, with Ben Whistler's curated collection of furniture often seen in iconic homes & hotels. Blue Label delivers comfortable, quality furniture produced in our own factory in Porto. Perfect for projects with short lead times and tighter budgets.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Led the gallery's Residential Trade sales, assisting prominent interior design partners with RH product information and project management, resulting in an 86% increase in trade sales for the gallery in 2019, a 56% increase in 2020, and 94% increase in 2021.

Nara, Japan

Promoted UNWTO's efforts among Asia Pacific’s 28 member countries, associate members, and a growing number of affiliate members (private entities). As a primary contact for Japan's partnership with the UNWTO, I assisted in contract negotiations for international tourism events, and initiated a publication on the growing cruise industry in Asia and the Pacific through collaboration with expert consultants, cruise line corporations, and port authorities in Singapore and Kuala Lumpur.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Managed capital improvement budgets and plans for hotel and F&B properties.• Prepared quarterly performance and financial reports to communicate business results of assets exceeding $600M to ownership partners. • Supported due diligence reports for new development projects, including a SW Waterfront property in Washington, DC.• Reviewed P&Ls to prepare for monthly asset management meetings.• Designed presentation materials for hotel development proposals that led to three new development projects in a high-barrier market.• Assessed Management Agreements for four properties: three IHG and one Hilton.• Developed and implemented effective marketing strategies via online media channels, print, and corporate partnerships; built valuable relationships, enhanced hospitality assets’ positions, and maximized revenues.• Managed PR efforts with contracted agencies and communicated owner's expectations.• Established a new strategic marketing plan for an iconic city block in order to promote the high-end hotel, retail, restaurants, and class A office building as one destination to internal and external clientele.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

As the third employee to a newly formed hospitality asset management and development company, I autonomously managed purchasing for a brand repositioning, product Improvement plans (PIPs) and renovation projects totaling over $30 million. I managed and reviewed bids, contracts, change orders, and budgets for construction, architecture, interior design, OS&E, and FF&E procurement.With a small dedicated team, we successfully improved asset positioning and profitability during a difficult economic period.

• Managed garment product development and production process for key accounts including: Target, GAP/Old Navy, and Babies R Us.• Communicated with overseas constituent to ensure production times were met.

• Exceeded sales to 18 times the projected budgeted revenue target.• Built lasting relationships with customers and travel vendors to ensure positive experiences for travelers.• Awarded Travel Agent of the Year for Carlson Wagonlit Travel in 2003.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

• Managed in-depth domestic and international travel services for all aspects of travel including: air, hotel, car, tour, cruise, sightseeing excursions and ground transportation.• Motivated clients to maximize their travel value by understanding their needs and exceeding expectations.• Participated in FAMs to New Zealand, Hong Kong, Thailand, England, Ireland, Mexico and a Disney Cruise.

Mta, Sustainable Tourism Development

Activities and Societies: Tourism for Tomorrow

Hotel Real Estate Investments And Asset Management Certificate

Mba, Global Business Strategies

B.A., Art History