Strategic planning, alliance building for multi-regional sales.

I have broke every sales record at Red Ventures and I have been their #1 sales agent for the past 2 1/2 years..

Oversee and conduct sales efforts for three hotels.Oversee and manage sales for corporate market. Responsible to raise occupancy and rates for SpringHill Suites, Residence Inn by Marriott and Courtyard by Marriott hotels. Conduct outside sales calls, telemarketing calls, cold calls, site tours and negotiate contracts to large corporate businesses.Responsible for generating a large amount of revenue by bookings of corporate business that have a signed preferred rate and service agreement with our Marriott hotels.Accustomed to working the selling process from the initial cold call to the negotiating of preferred rate and service agreements, closing the sell and maintaining the account.Implement creative ideas to catch the eye of the potential customer and other promotional materials to help complete the sell.Opened Brand New Residence Inn by Marriott May 6, 2009 and brand new Courtyard by Marriott August 4, 2009 - over achieved monetary goal in the 2nd quarter by $30,000.00 in this bad economy.Involved in ramp up and pre-sales for two new hotels while keeping occupancy up at existing hotel.

Director of Sales, Fairfax, VA, Chantilly, Dulles area, Recognized for highest increase over 3 year period.

Oversee and conduct sales efforts for two hotels.Oversee and manage sales for corporate and leisure market. Responsible to raise occupancy and rates for both hotels. Conduct outside sales calls, telemarketing calls, cold calls, site tours and negotiate contracts to large corporate businesses and the leisure market.Responsible for generating a large amount of revenue by bookings of corporate business that have a signed preferred rate and service agreement with our Marriott hotels.Accustomed to working the selling process from the initial cold call to the negotiating of preferred rate and service agreements, closing the sell and maintaining the account.Implement creative ideas to catch the eye of the potential customer and other promotional materials to help complete the sell.The Suburban Extended Stay was awarded Inn of the Year for 2006 /2007 for being the number one Suburban Extended Stay in the United States. Occupancy ran 91% for 2007.

Oversee and conduct sales efforts for two Courtyards by Marriott.Oversee and manage two Marriott Market Accounts.Work with GSO's on corporate accounts and represent properties at Marriott trade shows.Conduct outside sales calls, telemarketing calls, cold calls, site tours and negotiate contracts to large corporate businesses and the leisure market.Responsible for generating a large amount of revenue by bookings of corporate business that have a signed preferred rate and service agreement with our Marriott hotels.Accustomed to working the selling process from the initial cold call to the negotiating of preferred rate and service agreements, closing the sell and maintaining the account.Implement creative ideas to catch the eye of the potential customer and other promotional materials to help complete the sell.Helped to train Sales Manager that were just coming into the sales field.

Oversee and conduct sales efforts for two hotels, SpringHill Suites and Courtyard by Marriott.Oversee and manage two Marriott Market Accounts.Work with GSO's on corporate accounts and represent University properties at Marriott trade shows.Conduct outside sales calls, telemarketing calls, cold calls, site tours and negotiate contracts to large corporate businesses.Responsible for generating a large amount of revenue by bookings of corporate business that have a signed preferred rate and service agreement with our Marriott hotels.Accustomed to working the selling process from the initial cold call to the negotiating of preferred rates and services, and finalizing the sell.Implement creative ideas to catch the eye of the potential customer and other promotional materials to help complete the sell.Partner with four general managers and a team of three sales managers.Coach and trained several sales employees to become successful Sales Managers.

Responsible for corporate sales for four hotels. SpringHill Suites, Courtyard, Residence Inn and TownePlace Suites.Oversee and conduct sales efforts with a sales team of three associates for four Marriott International, Inc. Hotels located in Charlotte University / Research Park area.Conduct outside sales calls, telemarketing, cold calls, site tours and negotiate contracts to large corporate businesses.Responsible for generating a large amount of revenue by bookings of corporate business that have a signed preferred rate and service agreement with our Marriott hotels.Accustomed to working the selling process from the initial cold call to the negotiating of preferred rates and services, and finalizing the sell.Implement creative ideas to catch the eye of the potential customer, including "fishing for business" conversation pieces and other promotional materials to help complete the sell.Partner with four general managers and a team of three sales managers.Involved with the local University Council (UCAC) Chamber of Commences by attending functions to further promote hotel business, network and establish relationships with other local businesses and enhance professional and social skills

Responsible for the pre-opening sales efforts of the hotel, including outside sales calls, telemarketing, cold calls, site tours and negotiating contracts to increase source of business.

On-DutyMaximized revenue, negotiated rates and booked group and transient business.Conduct outside sales calls, telemarketing, cold calls, site tours and negotiate contracts to large corporate businesses.

Responsibilities included assisting the Sales Manager with various projects, including taking care of the guest's needs while staying at the hotel.Worked numerous weekends as Manager-On-Duty in place of the General Manager.Worked as a Guest Care Team Leader.

Responsible for all front office duties, including assisting with booking reservations, supervising the front desk staff with checking in and checking out guests. Worked as Manager-On-Duty during the absence of the General Manager.