(Laid off May 2020 due COVID - 19)• Opened a brand new hotel from the ground up. • Solicited and prospecting new business for corporate hotel which offered 262 guest rooms and 28,000 square feet of meeting space. • Fully proficient in CI and Marriott systems. • Conducted ongoing site inspections on a weekly basis while continuously staying focused on driving group business to hotel. • Was responsible for handling all details for turnover as well as making sure Director of Catering was fully communicated all pertinent details for groups needs so while onsite the programs success would be seamless. • Worked closely with all 3rd parties to increase lead volume as determine promos to entice 3rd parties close on business opportunities. • Responded quickly to all Cvent group leads with a detailed response.• Worked closely to develop rapport with all past clients as well as future customers. • Attended Sales training Sales 101 and consistently scored 90% or above on shop calls• Attended Connect Southwest & Connect Corporate Tradeshows.

Karyn joined HelmsBriscoe in 2008 after spending seventeen year career in the hospitality industry, After graduating from college Karyn began her career in Phoenix, Arizona working for major brands which included Doubletree, Marriott and Starwood. Karyn has held numerous positions from Front Office Supervisor to Sales Coordinator to Sales Manager to Senior Sales Executive to Senior Director Global Accounts. Karyn has been a member of the Sunbelt MPI Chapter and served on the Education Committee as well as won top producing Sales Manager to achieving Master's level at Helmbriscoe which consists of the top 5% sales producers. Karyn also received the Winner's Circle award for booking the most business into Fairmont Hotels. Karyn is highly motivated professional in the industry with 20+ years experience and a proven track record in negotiating contracts, cost savings and creativity and long lasting relationships with her clients. She attributes her success to her passion for the hospitality industry as well as making extraordinary memories for her clients. Karyn loves spending time with her family and has a passion for traveling new places.

Actively sold Marriott Camelback Inn, Marriott McDowell Mountain and the Marriott Mountain Shadows Resorts.