Serve as the site manager for the Welcome Center. Greet, meet and welcome visitors to the state of Louisiana. Use information management and communications skills to assist visitors in traveling throughout Louisiana. Research new and changing information; participate in educational tours and meetings in the state.

Managing a Specialty Retail Store (Tier 3). We specialize in engraving personalized professional gifts for every occasion.

Served as a voting member for the community of hospitality peers. Helped plan, organize, and host events to drive business to the Greater Birmingham area.

Responsible for the daily operation of the Front Office, Sales, Housekeeping and Maintenance Departments. Prepared weekly forecast, schedule departments to follow business trend, conduct weekly inventory of necessary supplies and placed orders according to proper PAR levels. Prepared yearly Budget and Marketing Plan. Responsible for obtaining the lowest possible supply cost by obtaining bids from prospective supply companies and analyzing CPOR. Interview, hire and train all new front office staff. Interview, hire, & monitor training of Housekeeping & Maintenance staff. Responsible for maintaining a close working relationship with industry peers as well as all staff at the GBCVB.

Responsible leading the sales department, forrevenue production for the hotel, and meeting or exceeding planned revenueobjectives for occupancy and average daily rate (ADR). Manages all areas of salesaccording to Brand standards to achieve a professional rapport within the localbusiness community. The Director of Sales is a “hands-on” manager, activelyinvolved on a daily basis in securing, qualifying and following up on leads to bookspecific business. The Director of Sales central focus is in sales and thedevelopment of his/her sales team. The Director of Sales should not be required toassume operational responsibilities, but should spend most of his/her timesselling the “product” – the hotel.

Comfort Inn - Birmingham Airport

Responsible leading the sales department, forrevenue production for the hotel, and meeting or exceeding planned revenueobjectives for occupancy and average daily rate (ADR). Manages all areas of salesaccording to Brand standards to achieve a professional rapport within the localbusiness community. The Director of Sales is a “hands-on” manager, activelyinvolved on a daily basis in securing, qualifying and following up on leads to bookspecific business. The Director of Sales central focus is in sales and thedevelopment of his/her sales team. The Director of Sales should not be required toassume operational responsibilities, but should spend most of his/her timesselling the “product” – the hotel.

This part-time position is responsible for helping customers and selling merchandise, while serving as a role model. This position is responsible for leading sales floor coverage, maintaining a selling focus and supporting Store Management in all aspects of store operations, including opening and closing routines, and visual presentation.

Responsible for the daily operation of the Front Office, Housekeeping and Maintenance Departments. Prepared weekly forecast, schedule departments to follow business trend, conduct weekly inventory of necessary supplies and placed orders according to proper PAR levels. Prepared yearly Budget and Marketing Plan. Responsible for obtaining the lowest possible supply cost by obtaining bids from prospective supply companies and analyzing CPOR. Interview, hire and train all new front office staff. Interview, hire, & monitor training of Housekeeping & Maintenance staff. Responsible for maintaining a close working relationship with industry peers as well as all staff at the local Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Responsible for the daily operation of the Front Office, Sales, Housekeeping and Maintenance Departments. Prepared weekly forecast, schedule departments to follow business trend, conduct weekly inventory of necessary supplies and placed orders according to proper PAR levels. Prepared yearly Budget and Marketing Plan. Responsible for obtaining the lowest possible supply cost by obtaining bids from prospective supply companies and analyzing CPOR. Interview, hire and train all new front office staff. Interview, hire, & monitor training of Housekeeping & Maintenance staff. Responsible for maintaining a close working relationship with industry peers as well as all staff at the local Convention & Visitor's Bureau.

Responsible for the daily operation of the Front Office, Housekeeping and Maintenance Departments. Prepared weekly forecast, schedule departments to follow business trend, conduct weekly inventory of necessary supplies and placed orders according to proper PAR levels. Prepared yearly Budget and Marketing Plan. Responsible for obtaining the lowest possible supply cost by obtaining bids from prospective supply companies and analyzing CPOR. Interview, hire and train all new front office staff. Interview, hire, & monitor training of Housekeeping & Maintenance staff. Responsible for maintaining a close working relationship with industry peers as well as all staff at the Convention & Visitor's Bureau.

Owned and operated a successful Interior Decorating business focusing on holidays, parties, and weddings.

Responsible for the daily operation of the Front Office, Sales, Housekeeping and Maintenance Departments. Prepared weekly forecast, schedule departments to follow business trend, conduct weekly inventory of necessary supplies and placed orders according to proper PAR levels. Prepared yearly Budget and Marketing Plan. Responsible for obtaining the lowest possible supply cost by obtaining bids from prospective supply companies and analyzing CPOR. Interview, hire and train all new front office staff. Interview, hire, & monitor training of Housekeeping & Maintenance staff. Responsible for maintaining a close working relationship with industry peers as well as all staff at the local Convention & Visitor's Bureau.

Responsible for the daily operation of the Front Office, Sales, Housekeeping and Maintenance Departments. Prepared weekly forecast, schedule departments to follow business trend, conduct weekly inventory of necessary supplies and placed orders according to proper PAR levels. Prepared yearly Budget and Marketing Plan. Responsible for obtaining the lowest possible supply cost by obtaining bids from prospective supply companies and analyzing CPOR. Interview, hire and train all new front office staff. Interview, hire, & monitor training of Housekeeping & Maintenance staff. Responsible for maintaining a close working relationship with industry peers as well as all staff at the local Convention & Visitor's Bureau. Reported all findings to the AGM and Owner/GM.