Assists the Director of Sales/Marketing in the management, coordination, and execution of items related to the marketing and sales operations of the hotel. Responsible for the management and solicitation of a designated market.Organizes and supervises departmental activities including marketing, prospectingand qualifying potential leads, soliciting viable leads, preparing and presenting written proposals/contracts and oral presentations.Directs effort of sales staff including assisting job performance and improvement of jobperformance.Assists in compiling sales forecasts, development of guest room rates, collection andreporting of sales data, and management of sales department budget.Directs maintenance of accounts and other administrative duties.

Responsible for the development of market segments and solicitation of new customer relationships and accounts while maintaining existing relationships with current accounts. Consistently striving to maximize revenue and promote relationships through effective negotiation. **Key Markets** Medical, Accounting, Financial, Consulting, Automotive, Legal, Communications, Helms Briscoe, Wedding Room Blocks, 10 or more rooms on peak.

Responsible for the development of market segments and solicitation of new customer relationships and accounts while maintaining existing relationships with current accounts. Consistently striving to maximize revenue and promote relationships through effective negotiation. Represent the hotel through conducting conferences, creating customized proposals and other external sales presentations to prospective customers. Explain, negotiate and close hotel sales. Utilize discretion and authority to negotiate contracts and commit company with customers and establish agreements with vendors. Other responsibilities include travel and engage in sales activities outside of the hotel, entertain customers, participation in tradeshows, industry and community events. **Key Markets** Medical, Accounting, Financial, Consulting, Automotive, Legal, Communications, Helms Briscoe, Wedding Room Blocks, 10 or more rooms on peak.

Area Assistant Director of Sales representing Hilton McLean & Embassy Suites Washington D.C. Georgetown

Tourism and Events Management major

- Monitor Social Media/Online Reputation Reporting - Coordinate Site Visits/VIP projects - Business Development Research- Assist with hotel marketing projects

Internship Assisted various departments with administrative duties, projects and employee programs.

Internship - Assisted the Assistant Director of Human Resources and Human Resources Coordinator with administrative duties, preparing for candidate interviews, employee programs and initiatives.