Provides strategic leadership and execution of sales and marketing efforts for the Cobb Galleria Centre and the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. The Cobb Galleria Centre is a premier convention facility offering over 320,000 square feet of meeting and exhibit space, and the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre is consistently ranked one of the top 50 theatres in the world by Pollstar Magazine. There are 2,750 seats in the theatre, and a 10,000 square ballroom with lobby and terraces available for special events.

Lead award-winning and record-breaking team.comprised of four property sales managers and nine area sales executives. Direct cultivation of new, returning group and transient business for AAA 4-Diamond Atlanta luxury hotel offering 65,000 square feet of space, recently renovated accommodations, adjacency to Cobb Galleria Convention Centre and convenient proximity to preferred destinations for Atlanta business, group and leisure travelers.» Introduced new enhanced guest rooms product to public with full-scale marketing plan

Managed sales team responsible for generating annual sales, comprised of eight managers while serving as property representative for prospective clients and returning customers for unique in-town 26-acre forest preserve facility offering 32,000 square-feet of flexible meetings and event space. Maximized revenue initiatives for additional facilities including Emory Inn, Wisteria Lanes Bowling and Team Building Center and Houston Mill House.» Developed Marketing Plan to introduce 150-guest room addition, full-scale bowling alley, lounge, and 10,000 square feet of additional meeting space; plans included press releases, local television coverage and advertising materials» Designed promotional strategy to showcase first LEED Certified Conference Center in Georgia» Featured in the Atlanta Business Chronicle as “Hospitality Industry Leader”

DIRECTOR OF SALES AND MARKETING | JW Marriott – New Orleans, LA (2003 to 2006)Facilitated the execution sales and marketing initiatives for large-scale and complex full-service meetings, conventions and events facility while transitioning property from LeMeridian to JW Marriott. Introduced Shula’s Steakhouse to community. AREA DIRECTOR OF SALES AND MARKETING | Kansas City, MO (1999 to 2003)Managed sales, catering, and event management efforts for the Overland Park Marriott, as well as Kansas City Select Service Marriott properties. Formulated and presented current revenue and market trends to owners of the hotels as well as Marriott corporate leadership.