Director of Sales & Marketing for our family of hotels: The Hampton Inn, Fairfield Inn by Marriott, Candlewood Suites by IHG Properties, and Mainstay Suites by Choice Hotels. Find solutions for hotel needs of your company in our markets to include Military, Tour Groups, Reunions, Construction, Corporate and local Business. Create revenue by generating and developing new, referred, and repeat business. Leading the overall management company and brand marketing efforts in support of each property’s strategic goals.Work closely with the each General Managers and I am responsible for marketing, advertising and managing the strategic marketing plans as well as the digital and social marketing strategy.Continue to market Fort Wood Hotels and our 300 rooms as the first choice in lodging for the Fort Leonard Wood area.Manage the sales plan and marketing strategy in order to meet or exceed room night goals and other revenue goals. Manage and negotiate account details and contracts.Ongoing monitoring of the marketing budget, website and social media data; monthly re-forecasting and adjustment as needed to meet year-end projections. Analysis of sales and statistical data, financial reporting, public relations, media buying, traditional and digital media management.

Developed the City of Lebanon destination brand and ensured integration throughout Laclede County. Created and managed strategic marketing and advertising campaigns. Coordinated funding opportunities through local partnerships and government grant programs.Assisted civic organizations and local businesses to build their clientele and promote their events. Created a marketing plan and strategies to include press releases, e-blasts and newsletters. Designed advertisements, billboards and visitor guides and attend trade shows to promote the area. Execute a public relations program to include press kits, press tours managed the social media campaign and website development for the Convention and Visitor's Bureau. Numbers of website hits and leads have doubled in the time I was promoting the area.

Managed the 101st Airborne Protocol office responsible for coordinating and directing all phases of the VIP visitors arrangements to Fort Campbell & tenant units by general officers, foreign delegations, government officials & distinguished civilians. Managed human, financial, and information resources strategically. Planned operations and personnel scheduling for multiple major events simultaneously.Coordinated & supervised meetings, conferences and special events. Managed special fund accounting for the Secretary of the Army .0012 funds and foreign funds as appropriate. Provided advice pertaining to protocol & customs of the Army, as well as customs and courtesies of other countries in relation to visitor arrangements. Skilled in personal communication and dealing with difficult situations.

Arranged career shadowing opportunities for 9 schools grade 8-12 for 12 months. Lead in the decision making to approve students and participating sites.Coordinated shadowing opportunities and the participation with business and government leaders. Worked as the liaison with administrators and business leaders to develop the program in their schools (it is site-based). Marketed the program in the schools and use the media and publicity to help promote the Career Shadowing and Work-Based Learning programs in the community.

Provided direct support in all protocol procedures with the increase demand for visitors by high profile dignitaries. Planned operations and coordination of visitor arrangements, ceremonies, conferences and events. Planned, coordinated and executed the conduct of official social functions for the Senior Commander to include guest lists, invitations, distribution, rsvps and seating, proper placement of flags, receiving lines, decorations, and proper serving procedures. Advised on proper protocol in connection with ceremonies, receptions, official luncheons and dinners.