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Saint Paul, Minnesota

I am now retired.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Writer destination descriptions and life travel experiences.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

As a member of the National Concierge Association, I provide assistance and connections, for you, at your home away from home. Like Your "Man in Havana," I do this by putting my years of hospitality, food and wine, travel experience, linguistic ability, professional connections and local twin cities’ familiarity at your disposal. I am also commissioned as a Notary Public in the state of Minnesota. All guests are invited to avail themselves of the comprehensive service that the concierge staff provides.

Oakdale, Mn

• As the Director of Sales I led the sales and catering office for this 116 room hotel. • Sales included corporate and leisure transient/group and small meetings. • Since 2006 revenue per available room index averages 170.3 • Fair market share was 12.0% hotel averaged 35.0%. • Competitive sales area leader for 6 years.

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Twin Cities' Concierge offered destination management and travel arrangements for individuals and small groups (up to 20 people) in the greater Minneapolis and St. Paul area. We assisted with accommodations, meet and greet transfers,special interest tours, technical tours, site visits and sightseeing. I sold this company in 2016.

Minneapolis

Hotel Group Marketing, Minneapolis, MN• Researched hotel properties for sales and marketing representation.• Prepared representation proposals for hotels and hotel groups. • Assisted folio hotels sales and marketing representatives reach their clients. • Made telemarketing/sales calls to uncover meeting and incentive groups. • Produced domestic and international groups representing $260,000 in sales

Bloomington, Mn

• Directed a 4 person sales team at this south-metro suburb of Minneapolis. • With 187 sleeping rooms and 8,000 square feet of meeting space, hotel lead the market. • Major clients included John Deere, Donaldson Corporation and Thermoking.• Increased annual occupancy 14%.• Increased revenue per available room by 18%Negotiated long-term training contract with Thermoking.

Bloomington, Mn

Managed sales and catering office for this all-suites hotel. Increased YOY business from Northwest Airlines ground crew training program by 65% for a revenue gain of $263,000. Secured 4 new extended stay accounts in first two years. Promus hotels eventually acquired by Hilton.

Saint Paul, Mn

At the time I joined Commonwealth Properties, I submitted a plan to its owner, John Rupp to use part of the former Saint Paul Athletic Club for conversion into a boutique hotel. At first, I managed the restoration of the Athletic Club on Cedar Street in downtown St. Paul; oversaw day-to-day restoration and renovation of the building. Located local artisan craftsmen to carry out restoration of damaged plaster work, painting projects and removal of construction debris. Was responsible for initiating bids with various companies for exterior cleaning, window replacement, plumbing, carpentry, ceiling replacement and fire protection systems.The building became home to Lifetime Fitness, a prominent Saint Paul law firm and eventually the Hotel 340.

Saint Paul

• Directed a 5 person sales team at this east-metro suburb of St. Paul. • With 244 sleeping rooms and 10,000 square feet of meeting space, hotel lead the market. • Major clients included 3M Company, Merrick and Andersen Corporation.• Increased annual occupancy 12%.• Increased revenue per available room by 14%

Minneapolis/Bloomington

• Joined hotel as Tour and Travel Sales Manager to drive leisure-sales and groups.• 39 total motor coach group arrivals between August and December. Value, $123,000. • As Corporate Sales Manager, success continued with the closing of the prestigious Tri-Country NAFTA discussion group sale.

Hong Kong

• Developed, negotiated and implemented year-round cruise and port operations in China and Southeast Asia. Researched and established new itineraries, shore excursions and land programs. • Saved company 18% of overall cost by re-negotiating all shore operation contracts. • Increased sales by establishing a network of General Sales Agents throughout Southeast Asia; increased sales from $400,000. to $1,200.000. • Planned new, shore excursion opportunities resulting in $240,000 in additional revene.• Negotiated a 62-day charter in conjunction with NTA Travel, Tokyo valued at $3,600.000.

London, United Kingdom

• Negotiated hotel rates for Woodside’s Corporate Travel guide.• Visited consortium travel agent members to determine specific client needs.• Identified hotels for Woodside and added more than 80 hotels in my territory.• Trained member travel agency staff on new additions to the program etc.

San Francisco, Ca

• Managed sales area travel agents and corporate accounts in the S. San Francisco bay area.• Conducted familiarization tours.• Made presentations to travel clubs, associations and group organizers.

Minneapolis, Mn

• Created marketing and sales vehicles to bring 6,000 first time visitors to China.• Achieved this using unique sightseeing opportunities within the destination • Negotiated group airfares with trans-Pacific air carriers.• Created sales brochures, made sales presentations in major cities throughout the U.S.• Established Venture Tours as the premier tour company in the pacific rim. Positioned Pacific World Travel as a leader in the corporate and group travel market. Developed business for Hong Kong based Pacific World DMC operation. In cooperation with Harvey Mackay brought the University of Minnesota Orchestra visit to China.

Los Angeles, Ca

• Started as Territory Sales Representative- Chicago Jul 1975 – Nov 1976• Promoted to Special Interest Group Manager - Los Angeles Nov 1976 – Jun 1978• Became Market Development Manager N.A. – Los Angeles Jun 1978 – Jul 1980

Liberal Arts, Spanish

Activities and Societies: Cercle Francais de BristolMany of our staff at the Hilton Garden Inn - St. Paul-Oakdale were Spanish speaking.

Practical Philosophy

Activities and Societies: Member of Raynes Park Thespian Players an Ad Lib Stand-up comedy group Founder/Member/ of the Robert Graves.

Civil Service Commission, German And French Languages

Activities and Societies: Played mixed regimental 7's rugby. Member of the BAOR 3RTR regimental track 4x100 relay record holder.Completed.

City And Guilds Of London Institute, Agriculture - Farm Mechanization

Activities and Societies: Dursley Young Farmers - Scholarship award winnerDuring the time I participated in classes in Farm Mechanization.