Michael Phares Email & Phone Number

> Possessing a diverse skill set, my background includes on-property sales & marketing, corporate level marketing oversight of luxury hotels & resorts, and a global sales oversight of major demand generators with ability to connect & communicate at the client C-Level.> I have led an international sales & marketing team and did so remotely. While I was fortunate to visit team members and clients globally, we were proficient at video conferencing before it became vogue.> In addition to multiple on-property sales & marketing directorial positions, I thrived in a corporate office matrix. Among many things, it taught me how to best utilize brand resources to their fullest extent and engage stakeholders across operational departments to the mutual benefit of all involved in achieving expected results.> Much of my decision-making is data driven. I am highly analytical in determining strategy, performance, market analysis & developing results, but never losing the human touch of our hospitality industry.> With a certification in Strategic Account Management through SAMA, I enjoy building strong account relationships and executive sponsorships. These are extremely successful in revenue generation, brand preferencing, and stretching financial resources.> I am a storyteller. I believe all good sales & marketing include a story to tell and a picture to paint that will engage & resonate with the client & guest. Sometimes you must dig to find the story, but there is always at least one that exists. Be persistent.

Listed skills include Leadership, Tourism, Yield Management, Strategic Partnerships, and 46 others.

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  Illinois State University

  Economics