Patrick Gates Email & Phone Number

San Dimas, Ca, Us

Los Angeles, California, Us

-Recruitment of international students for the US luxury hotel industry through the J-1 intern/trainee and J-1 W&T visas.-Identify partnership opportunities-Develop new relationships in an effort to grow business and help company expand-Maintain existing Business

Irvine, California, Us

Irvine, California, Us

Spokane, Wa, Us

National Group Sales Director-(Remote based in Arcadia, CA), Davenport Hotels (3/23– Present) – Promote and sell to group market in defined geographic region for groups of 40+ rooms and above on peak night. Generate hotel awareness through direct phone sales; direct sales calls, tradeshows and networking groups. Work closely with sales and marketing team to solicit, sell and confirm group business required to meet budgeted sales goals. Markets handling (Corporate)

Scottsdale, Az, Us

National Sales Manager-Western US (Remote based in Glendora, CA), Arizona Grand Resort & Scott Resort & Spa (7/18 – Present) – Promote and sell to group market in defined geographic region for groups of 100 to 744 rooms on peak night. Generate hotel awareness through direct phone sales; direct sales calls, tradeshows and networking groups. Work closely with sales and marketing team to solicit, sell and confirm group business required to meet budgeted sales goals. Markets handling (Corporate California, Utah, Nevada)Achieved over 125% of Individual Sales goal for 2 years in a row. Sales Goals for each year range from $3.5 million to $4 million in revenueAwarded top 3 producers’ company wide Increased new business by 85% after first year

La Quinta, Ca, Us

Director of National Accounts-Western US (Remote based in Monrovia), La Quinta Resort & Club, a Waldorf Astoria Resort, La Quinta, CA (12/15 – 7/18) – Promote and sell to group market in defined geographic region for groups of 100 to 744 rooms on peak night. Generate hotel awareness through direct phone sales; direct sales calls, tradeshows and networking groups. Work closely with sales and marketing team to solicit, sell and confirm group business required to meet budgeted sales goals. Markets handling (CA State Association, LA , Northern California, Pacific Northwest, Mtn Regions & International)Achieved over 110% of Individual Sales goal for 2 years in a row. Sales Goals for each year range from $2.5 million to $3 million in revenueAwarded Hilton Luxury Sales Team of the year in 2016Increased new business by 25% in first 2 years

Irvine, Ca, Us

Promote and sell to group market in defined geographic region for groups of 50 to 400 rooms on peak night. Generate hotel awareness through direct phone sales; direct sales calls, tradeshows and networking groups. Work closely with sales and marketing team to solicit, sell and confirm group business required to meet budgeted sales goals. Markets handling (Northern California, East Coast & main vertical-Pharma, Healthcare, Medical, etc.) Achieved over 135% of Individual Sales goal for first year. Sales Goals for the year were 1.8 million in revenue Increased new business out of the Pharma Market by 75%

Sell, manage, & coordinate all hotel/resort corporate golf outings. Maintain strong relationships with the resorts/hotels, destination management companies, & the F&B industry in Orange County. Perform hotel site inspections and client presentations. Increase & upsell food & beverage, merchandise and future golf outings sales. Active member in the Orange County Concierge Association (OCCA) & the Anaheim Orange County Visitor & Convention Bureau (AOCVCB). Achieved over 125% of Sales goal. Sales Goals for each year were $250,000 in revenue Increased average tournament bookings by 40% out of the Corporate Market

Princeville, Hawaii, Us

Manage, coordinate, and execute group assignments turned over by the Sales Department. Monitor all contractual agreements pertaining to guest room blocks, meeting space, food and beverage and special concessions. Effectively communicate to all hotel departments the information necessary to successfully execute the group’s needs while maintaining a good client relationship.

Act as liaison between meeting professionals/catering customers and all operating departments to ensure a high standard of organization and guest service throughout all convention and banquet meeting areas. This position provides a visible and accessible floor presence in order to anticipate, understand, and act upon all client needs.

Organize group golf reservations. Act as a liaison between golf professional and group.

Act as liaison between meeting professionals/catering customers and all operating departments to ensure a high standard of organization and guest service throughout all convention and banquet meeting areas. This position provides a visible and accessible floor presence in order to anticipate, understand, and act upon all client needs. Completed my certification of the EMS Development Program in which my emphasis is in sales.

worked in all areas of the Food & Beverage Department; area of focus: banquet department.