Mike Whitaker

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Sports Memorabilia Fundraiser & Business Owner. 30+ Year Hospitality Professional @ Slap Shot Signatures Fundraising and Memorabilia
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Frankford, Ontario, Canada, Canada
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About Mike Whitaker

Experienced National Sales Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the hospitality industry. Skilled in Catering, Sales, Hospitality Industry, Event Management, and Leisure Industry. Strong sales professional graduated from the Constellation College of Hospitality.

Mike Whitaker's Current Company Details
Slap Shot Signatures Fundraising and Memorabilia

Slap Shot Signatures Fundraising And Memorabilia

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Sports Memorabilia Fundraiser & Business Owner. 30+ Year Hospitality Professional
Mike Whitaker Work Experience Details
  • Slap Shot Signatures Fundraising And Memorabilia
    Owner
    Slap Shot Signatures Fundraising And Memorabilia Sep 2009 - Present
    Belleville, Ontario, Canada
    Family owned since 2009, Slap Shot Signatures is a local Fundraising and Memorabilia company. Since moving to the Quinte Region in 2022, Slap Shot Signatures has raised over $10,000 for local charities and organizations through our silent auction program. Slap Shot Signatures is the largest distributor of authentic signed memorabilia in the Quinte region and has worked with many athletes since 2009. Our goal is to provide the best in signed memorabilia and to “Raise Funds One Jersey at a Time”
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  • Hilton
    Hospitality Professional
    Hilton Oct 2022 - Present
    Belleville, Ontario, Canada
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  • Autograph Authentic
    Consultant & Franchise Partner
    Autograph Authentic May 2022 - Jun 2023
    Belleville, Ontario, Canada
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  • Autograph Authentic
    Vp Of Sales And Fundraising Development
    Autograph Authentic Sep 2021 - May 2022
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Responsible of all aspects of Sales including our Corporate, Wholesale and Fundraising Divisions
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  • Autograph Authentic
    Corporate Fundraising Manager
    Autograph Authentic Nov 2020 - Sep 2021
    Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    Working with individual locations in partnership with the Heart and Stroke Foundation, our easel campaign has become one of our largest fundraisers to date. We are excited to have introduced our virtual and touchless easel fundraising program that is the first of its kind in Canada. This has allowed us to expand on locations, partnerships (both corporate and charities) while continuing to raise funds despite the current Covid-19 pandemic. Autograph Authentic is quickly becoming one of Canada's largest online charity fundraising and autograph memorabilia company. Founded in 1991, Autograph Authentic is a pioneer in the Sports Collectibles and Autograph Memorabilia industry; a marketing and promotions company that works with sports celebrities and notable figures.With over 50 years of combined auction experience, we are experts in Specialized Auction Services and Charity Consulting. We are professional fundraisers, that operate across North America, raising millions of dollars for charities and fundraising events. Autograph Authentic houses one of the largest inventories of classic Hockey Hall of Fame autographs. We work directly with the players and celebrities to produce our exclusive items.
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  • Holloway Lodging Corporation
    National Sales Manager - Athletics
    Holloway Lodging Corporation Nov 2013 - Sep 2020
    Ontario, Canada
    - Responsible for direct selling of 17 owned and managed hotels within Holloway in Ontario, Alberta, BC, NWT, Yukon, and Newfoundland- Positive growth YOY on assigned hotels in the athletic market, most notably the Holiday Inn Ottawa East (Sold December 2018), 560K in 2015 to 914K in 2017 (39% Revenue Growth) to 1.1 Million in 2018, Travelodge Ottawa West, 384K in 2015 to 496K in 2017 (23% Revenue Growth), the Airlane hotel in Thunder Bay (Sold 2019) 42K in 2015 to 198K in 2017 (79% Revenue Growth)- New partnerships/accounts signed include but not limited to, University of Ottawa (30-50K annual revenues for Holiday Inn/Travelodge Ottawa West), Alberta Summer Games (50-60K for the Grande Prairie hotels in 2018), Toronto Rock/Oakville Lacrosse (60-70K annually for Holiday Inn Oakville when Holloway owned, Sold 2017), Special Olympics Winter Games (150K for the Airlane in Thunder Bay, February 2020) and Hockey New Brunswick/Atlantic Challenge Cup (15-20K for our Moncton locations when assigned in Eastern Canada in 2016)- Rate lift of a minimum of $2-$4.00 annually in the Athletic market on most of my assigned properties YOY.
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  • Holloway Lodging Corporation
    Assistant Director Of Sales
    Holloway Lodging Corporation Apr 2013 - Nov 2013
    Travelodge Toronto Airport
    - Assistant DOS at Travelodge Toronto Airport- Responsible for SMERF, Association, Athletics, Government markets, and some LNR responsibilities- Signed new accounts including Sunwing, PIJAC, Anime North, and Canlan Hockey to help increase revenues to the Travelodge hotel in assigned market segments.- Raised ADR by $10.00 in Athletic Market with the addition of value-added packages to set us apart from the competition- Transferred to Regional/National Role in November 2013
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  • Westmont Hospitality Group-Holiday Inn Toronto Airport East
    Senior Sales Manager
    Westmont Hospitality Group-Holiday Inn Toronto Airport East Jun 2012 - Apr 2013
    Holiday Inn Toronto Airport East
    - Renewed and maintained relationships with existing accounts as well as signing an additional $95,000 in new group business for 2012. This helped with achieving sales incentive for Q2 and Q3 and lead to a $3.00 ADR increase in Association and almost $4.00 ADR increase in Athletic (SMERF) market for 2012.- Growth in Association Market to already exceed 2013 budget numbers including Revenues (9%), Room Nights (2%) and ADR (1%) based on current, on the books revenue.- Growth in Athletic (SMERF) Market to already exceed 2013 budget numbers including Revenues (3%), Room Nights (1%) and ADR (4%) based on current, on the books revenue.- Creating and execute marketing programs for assigned markets including but not limited to flyers, email blasts and rate packages.
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  • Westmont Hospitality Group
    Regional Sales Manager
    Westmont Hospitality Group Nov 2009 - Jun 2012
    - Responsible for Sales in all markets with a primary focus on LNR, Corporate and Leisure Packages for 2 North York Hotels (Holiday Inn Express and Comfort Inn Toronto North) totaling 307 combined rooms.- Renewed and Maintained Relationships with existing accounts as well as signing new business to help increased our LNR YTD by 1000 Room Nights with 33% Revenue Growth and a 3% Growth in ADR in 2011.- Work with G.M in Corporate Market. Established new relationships with BTA's. Through hotelligence learned key accounts to work with. Increase courtesy rate loads with IHG in order to make ourselves more visible through GDS and to help build stronger business cases during RFP Season. Corporate Segment has increased by 33% in Revenue over 2010 with a 3.5% Growth in ADR in 2011.- Part of a team that set record breaking sales for Canada’s Wonderland Packages in 2011 between both properties (Roughly 750 Packages sold for a total of $140,000+ in additional revenue).- Signed new key accounts such as the York University Lions, Downsview Park, International Pool & Spa and a Training School. These accounts are projected to produce 1800 room nights over the course of 2012.
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  • State Industrial Products
    Sales Manager
    State Industrial Products Apr 2006 - Nov 2009
    Developed close and personal relationships with clients to ensure customer loyalty and retention. Ensured the highest levels of customer service and satisfaction. Acquired an expertise in customer service and "closing the sale". Maintained detailed record of individual customers' buying habits and preferences. Developed new accounts, generated growth and profitability, adept to changing circumstances with innovative sales strategies. Contacted customers to notify them of special sales and new merchandise shipments.Won Rookie of the Month July-Nov 2006Won Rookie of the Year for 2006
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  • Stage West Hotel And Dinner Theatre
    Front Office Manager
    Stage West Hotel And Dinner Theatre Apr 2005 - Apr 2006
    Observed and monitored performance to ensure efficient operations and adherence to the facility's policies and procedures. Assigned duties to staff and scheduled shifts for 25 employees. Interviewed and hired applicants. Answered inquiries pertaining to hotel policies and services and resolved guest complaints. Inspected guest rooms, public areas, and grounds for cleanliness and appearance. Greeted and registered guests.
  • Ramada Inn Oakville (Now Closed)
    Rooms Division Manager
    Ramada Inn Oakville (Now Closed) 2004 - 2005
    Responsible for day-to-day operations of a 122 room hotel with a restaurant, 2 full service bars and 7000 sq feet of meeting space. Directly Supervise Housekeeping, Front Office, Revenue, Food and Beverage Outlets and Accounting Started as Front Office Manager, Promoted to Rooms Division Manager within 3 months Worked closely with Sales in bringing business to the hotel. Secured $4000 in new business.Assisted Director of Sales in bringing in an additional $40,000 in Group business for 2005 season. Reduced Accounts Receivable by 50% within first 3 months of employment
  • The Westin Bristol Place Toronto Airport
    Assistant Guest Services Manager
    The Westin Bristol Place Toronto Airport 1999 - 2003
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Mike Whitaker Skills

Hotels Hospitality Industry Hospitality Customer Satisfaction Hospitality Management Food And Beverage Hotel Management Front Office Customer Service Sales Revenue Analysis Tourism Restaurants Property Management Systems Yield Management Trade Shows Opera Menu Development Marketing Strategy New Business Development Event Management Hiring Rooms Division Resorts Sales Management Pre Opening Meeting Planning Banquets Hotel Booking Catering Lodging Recruiting Convention Services Revenue Forecasting Account Management Opening Hotels Onq Micros Leisure

Mike Whitaker Education Details

  • Constellation College Of Hospitality
    Constellation College Of Hospitality
    Hotel And Restaurant

Frequently Asked Questions about Mike Whitaker

What company does Mike Whitaker work for?

Mike Whitaker works for Slap Shot Signatures Fundraising And Memorabilia

What is Mike Whitaker's role at the current company?

Mike Whitaker's current role is Sports Memorabilia Fundraiser & Business Owner. 30+ Year Hospitality Professional.

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What schools did Mike Whitaker attend?

Mike Whitaker attended Constellation College Of Hospitality.

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Mike Whitaker has skills like Hotels, Hospitality Industry, Hospitality, Customer Satisfaction, Hospitality Management, Food And Beverage, Hotel Management, Front Office, Customer Service, Sales, Revenue Analysis, Tourism.

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