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North Carolina, United States

Responsible for driving revenue growth, optimize and design sales strategies, business plan development, establish sales goals and ensure seamless transitions within the sales discipline across various Auberge Resorts, creating employment opportunities & exceptional guest experiences.◊ Lead sales initiatives as Director of Sales while proactively selling across all segments (Group, Leisure, Weddings) within the global resort collection.◊ Analyze market trends, data-driven insights, customer needs, and competitive landscapes to identify opportunities to make informed decisions and adjustments for revenue growth.◊ Lead in the development and performance of sales teams fostering a culture of collaboration and teamwork.◊ Oversee the smooth transition of sales leadership, initiatives and strategies across multiple resorts and regions.◊ Collaborate with executive team, marketing, revenue management, and operations teams to ensure alignment in overall business objectives.

Boulder, Colorado, United States

Provided B2B recognition solutions helping clients reimagine impactful ways to appreciate others creating deeper connections and stronger relationships to drive sales and loyalty. Drove business growth by implementing a strategic sales approach, partnered with long-standing clients and colleagues, identified new business opportunities, participated in the design and development of Gifting Platforms and sales presentations.◊ Proactively identify new business opportunities through various channels and long-standing relationships.◊ Designed and delivered compelling sales presentations to prospective clients.◊ Collaborated with marketing to implement lead generation campaigns.◊ Worked closely with ownership to design a new gifting platform and market expansion.

Broomfield, Colorado

◊ Mentored and coached account team on best practices, lead generation, leveraging available resources to enhance account penetration and right-size business opportunities across two resorts, eight hotel properties comprised of four global hospitality brands ◊ Established and implemented enterprise cross-functional initiatives driving continuous improvement across portfolio including account planning, forecasting, budgeting and marketing campaigns◊ Fostered a cooperative working climate conducive to maximize employee morale and productivity

Denver, Co

◊ Provided strategic leadership direction & training for all aspects of sales and marketing efforts in order to achieve maximum financial performance◊ Crafted redeployment and pricing strategy within business and leisure travel segments while cross-selling all hotel business opportunities to strengthen and expand customer base while increasing market share ◊ Aggressively and tactically pursued new business opportunities, competitor accounts, embrace market trends, consistency exceeding $11 million revenue targets while building brand loyalty

Chevy Chase, Md

◊ Supported global sales teams driving strategic goals through concentrated communication, training, market integration and organizational effectiveness in a global environment◊ Designed and managed key group and catering sales tools and initiatives (Passkey, eProposal, Delphi, ShopTalk, Ritz-Carlton Rewards, Corporate Social Responsibility) ◊ Negotiated business to business and Key Account contracts ◊ Represented the needs and interests of the sales organization with various Ritz-Carlton and Marriott International teams to ensure effective consultative sales management initiatives are designed and implemented successfully

Charlotte, Nc

◊ 4th member of the Pre-Opening Team ◊ Instrumental role creating standard operating procedures, sales strategies, hotel initiatives while establishing The Ritz-Carlton culture◊ Created awareness through direct sales and marketing efforts for The Ritz-Carlton’s first LEED Gold Certified Hotel within the Carolina’s, Northeast and Midwest, Insurance & Incentive Market ◊ Maximized revenue exceeded 2009 Pre-Booking Goal by 143%-2010 Booking Goal by 198%

Avon, Colorado, United States

◊ Responsible for strategically growing complex business opportunities with significant revenue potential from the Incentive, Insurance and Midwest Market◊ Developed and maintained long-term value based customer relationships to achieve team goals while anticipating client’s needs◊ Developed marketing, revenue and sales strategy while up selling each business prospect consistently exceeding revenue goals

Vail, Colorado

◊ Proactively generated group leads and confirmed business for all hotel properties located in the Vail Valley within the Midwest and West Coast Market while exceeding revenue goals by 163%◊ Strategically developed successful working relationships and partnerships with meeting professionals, executives while collaborating with hotel sales managers, community leaders, DMC’s, and tourism providers persuading group customers to experience the Vail Valley

B.S. Commerical Recreation & Tourism With An Emphasis In Enterprises, Tourism

Activities and Societies: Member, Colorado State University Club Soccer Team 1996-1997 Study Abroad, Belize 1997 Assistant Coach, Colorado.

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