Experienced Hospitality Professional skilled in Hotel Sales, Event Planning, Contract Negotiations, Budgeting, Catering Sales and Hotel Task Force Management. Strong operations background with a demonstrated history of cultivating genuine relationships with clients that yield mutual loyalty. I offer extensive experience in driving growth and market share. Meeting new people and providing solutions to help them grow their business motivates and excites me. I appreciate your taking time to review my background and look forward to talking with you.

Element Hotels - A relaxed feeling comes over you as you enter the bright, open, nature-inspired space. Whether you are looking to mingle or catch up on work, the multi-functional public space encourages a sense of renewal and empowerment.Inspired by Westin® Hotels & Resorts, Element encourages renewal through a nature-influenced environment. Intuitively constructed with an efficient use of space, Element helps you stay connected, feel alive and thrive while you’re away.

I Square ManagementCorporate Task Force Sales Manager, (2018)• Assist Sales Manager on property in training, organizing procedures, accessing applicable PMS reports & navigating IHG/Marriott systems.• Collaborate and advise on RFP Contracts & LNR Agreements.• Develop prospecting skills and initiate Sales calls with sales team.• Grow interpersonal relationship with Sales team and work to become a trusted adviser.Area Director of Sales, Element, Bentonville AR Fairfield Suites, Fayetteville AR • Identify and establish all new corporate accounts for both properties/markets.• Strategize & develop pre-open retail and high demand date, rates.• Create marketing collateral with brand teams• Prospect and Pre-sell groups to achieve 20% OTB before open date.• Research & “establish STR comp set for Bentonville & Fayetteville markets

HVMG – Hospitality Ventures Management GroupArea Director of Sales, Candlewood Suites, Rogers AR and TownePlace Suites, Bentonville AR Director of Sales and Marketing, Candlewood Suites, Rogers AR (2013-2015)• Increased RevPar 10.7% YOY and Occupancy by 9.6% YOY.• Negotiated all RFP Contracts and Meeting Space Agreements.• Proficient in SalesPro, Merlin, Lanyon, MGS, MarRFP, Cvent & Hotelligence

KHG Hotels – Krushiker Hospitality GroupArea Director of Sales and Catering, Holiday Inn & Suites and Staybridge Suites, Rogers AR (2012-2013)• Responsible for hiring, training and directing Sales Managers for both properties.• Negotiated all RFP Contracts, Catering and Meeting Space Agreements.• Established 23% increase of new BT accounts YOY.IHG – Intercontinental Hotels Group (CMH)Director of Sales and Marketing, Staybridge Suites, Rogers AR (2011-2012)• Increased RevPar 11.6% YOY and ADR by 14.6%.• Won more than 10 productive new accounts and increased negotiated rates 7%-13% for 2012.• Outstanding relationship management with corporate accounts, raising #1 account’s rate 13%.• Principle Sales Trainer for IHG DOS new hires in NW Arkansas Region.

AG Holdings, LLCSales Manager, Towneplace Suites, Bentonville AR (2009-2011)• Achieved Highest Extended Stay Occupancy Improvement andHighest Overall Occupancy Improvement in 2010 for all 7 properties within Company.• Prospected and closed 9 leads that resulted in Hotels Top 10 Clients for 2010.

Arkansas Hospitality AssociationDirector of Sales, NW Arkansas (2006-2007)• Member Sales & Customer Service for NW Arkansas.• Experienced Meeting Planner and Special Events Coordinator.• Successful cold calling, contract negotiation and event planning in NW Arkansas.

• Directed Human Resources, Marketing, Special Events and Community Involvement programs.• Prospected and managed all catering accounts.• Directed all employees hiring, scheduling, training and counseling.• Processed accounts payable and receivable. • Proficient on Micros POS.