Kristine Becker, Case Email & Phone Number

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Kansas City, Kansas, United States

Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area

Directed the Business Development strategies supporting the Convention Sales Team of Travel Portland. Through strong business relationships, researching new business opportunities and developing leads, I created viable convention business opportunities to bring a positive economic impact to the City of Portland, the Oregon Convention Center and the Portland hospitality community. These strategies also contributed to the overall success of our Convention Sales Team. Through these… Show more Directed the Business Development strategies supporting the Convention Sales Team of Travel Portland. Through strong business relationships, researching new business opportunities and developing leads, I created viable convention business opportunities to bring a positive economic impact to the City of Portland, the Oregon Convention Center and the Portland hospitality community. These strategies also contributed to the overall success of our Convention Sales Team. Through these combined efforts, each year I exceed my convention booking goals.Released due to the Covid 19 pandemic. Show less

Portland, Oregon Area

Achieved Travel Portland sales goals by forwarding appropriate business intelligence to convention sales managers, in an effort to produce sales leads for member hotel properties and facilities. Developed database of prospective clients by market segment, city, sales manager, group size, etc. for use in sales activation. Some of my recent city-wide group successes include the Specialty Coffee Association of America – April 2012 Citywide, which had an economic impact of $9M+, the… Show more Achieved Travel Portland sales goals by forwarding appropriate business intelligence to convention sales managers, in an effort to produce sales leads for member hotel properties and facilities. Developed database of prospective clients by market segment, city, sales manager, group size, etc. for use in sales activation. Some of my recent city-wide group successes include the Specialty Coffee Association of America – April 2012 Citywide, which had an economic impact of $9M+, the Barbershop Harmony Society – July 2012, which had an economic impact of $5M and the Brewers Association – April 2015, which had an economic impact of $3M+.After 5 years of success, I was promoted to a Director position. Show less

Portland, Oregon Area

Responsible for group sales for National accounts that include Trade & Commercial, Hobby, Social Science and Social Welfare markets. Generated a total economic impact for the greater Portland area in excess of $25M in 2011/12 fiscal year. Lead generator for Portland hotels and facilities through sales trips, telemarketing, direct mail, trade shows and account management. Managed hotel relationships, negotiations, and contractual obligations for city wide events and conventions. Prepared… Show more Responsible for group sales for National accounts that include Trade & Commercial, Hobby, Social Science and Social Welfare markets. Generated a total economic impact for the greater Portland area in excess of $25M in 2011/12 fiscal year. Lead generator for Portland hotels and facilities through sales trips, telemarketing, direct mail, trade shows and account management. Managed hotel relationships, negotiations, and contractual obligations for city wide events and conventions. Prepared letters of intent and wrote Visitor Development Fund (VDF) grants for groups that confirmed Portland. Created and maintained outstanding, long-term client relationships throughout the sales and services process.After spending 8 years in this role, I was promoted to Convention Business Development Manager. Show less

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Leisure Studies & Services

Activities and Societies: Pi Beta Phi Sorority

Parks, Recreation And Leisure Studies

Activities and Societies: Pi Beta Phi Sorority