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Working with a small team of industry experts in supporting, educating, and collaborating with hospitality and tourism stakeholders in BruceGreySimcoe. Currently taking over as program lead for the RTO7 Implementation Programs (OIP, FIP, TIP, SIP), matching the stakeholder's capital expenses with funds to promote the business through social media advertising.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Coordinated a $55 million project at Magnet Today: the federally funded Student Work Placement Program (SWPP). This program is intended to support the economic growth and recovery in Canada through meaningful work-integrated learning experiences for students entering the workforce. I managed a portfolio of employers, adhering to and developing the program based on the requirements set by Economic & Social Development Canada, and the delivery partner, Ryerson University.

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

A regional sales role, contracting group business for guestrooms, meeting space, and conference facilities at seven full-service hotels in the Greater Toronto Area. Customized proposals based on client expectations, budget, and requirements, integrating five Marriott brands from select service to luxury, including Marriott, Sheraton, Delta, Courtyard, and JW Marriott. Collaborated with all sales channels and stakeholders to exceed revenue goals.

Toronto, Canada Area

Proactive sales role with a key focus to grow market share and increase top-line revenue from various markets including leisure tour & travel, sports, students, and the 2SLGBTQ+ community. I consistently achieved individual revenue goals of over $1 million in guest rooms and catering business. In 2014, I won the top Marriott International award, the President's Circle, for my exceptional sales performance. In January 2016, I took on the additional role of assisting the Director of Sales & Marketing as the Marketing Manager for the hotel. I created an integrated marketing and communications strategy for multiple audiences and implemented it through social media marketing, email marketing, marketing partnerships, public relations, and a blog that I designed to communicate renovation progress to stakeholders and clients.

Toronto, Canada Area

Part of the pre-opening sales team through renovations and rebranding of this large downtown hotel. Managed a portfolio of existing clients while prospecting for new business through cold calls, membership organization databases, online resources and networking events. Gained valuable experience in rebranding and prospecting through this role.

Gained valuable sales experience, responsible for securing various travel markets including tour/leisure (group & FIT), government, association, corporate and SMERF.

Toronto, Canada Area

Supported and assisted with all activities planned by the sales and marketing teams. Responsible for creating presentations and proposals, providing database management, coordinating meetings, putting together trade show displays and compiling sales reports. Helped the sales and marketing teams manage and support a portfolio of almost 100 Days Inn Hotels across Canada.

Toronto

Responsible for all areas of operation in a small Mediterranean restaurant including administration, marketing, event planning and execution, employee scheduling, and product ordering. Kensington Kitchen was sold by the owner in 2007 and now operates as Harbord House on Harbord Street.

Toronto, Canada Area

Actively promoted TravelCUTS retail locations at Ryerson University and the University of Toronto through student engagement, communicating travel products and current promotions with the goal of increasing traffic into the retail locations.

Bachelor Of Commerce, Hospitality Management, Tourism Management, Tourism Marketing, Marketing Management

Digital Marketing Management Certificate, Online Marketing, Seo, Sem, Email Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Website Design, 92%

Completed course requirements for certificate achievement including Foundations of Digital Marketing, Social Media Strategy and Search.

Digital Marketing

The Digital Marketing Bootcamp is a 9-week intensive certificate program designed to provide skills and knowledge through expert led.