Ron Kee Email & Phone Number

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Washington D.C. Metro Area - Mayflower Hotel

- Responsible for contracting all group business with 301+ guestrooms on peak – Current accomplishment -10K room nights with revenue over $3.2M- Develop and execute targeted solicitation strategies, focusing on acquisition and multi-year/property accounts- Foster retention accounts to promote continued loyalty and future business- Cultivate demand and attention through strategic engagements with internal sales channels and targets account reviews - Built a network of intermediary partnerships through my strong interpersonal skills, solicitations, and strategic opportunities to showcase the Mayflower Hotel- Develop and execute proactive sales initiatives to create new business opportunities, generate demand and retain long-term annual business- Attend tradeshows to generate, maintain and grow business demands

Washington D.C. Metro Area - Mayflower Hotel

- 2013 individual catering sales achievement – 101% to goal – $2.2M- 2014 individual catering sales achievement - pacing 100% to year end goal – Q1-3 $2.2M- Assisted catering team to increase weddings booked in 2013 by 45% over prior year - 2013 catering team accomplishment of attaining $6.2M actual revenue through the hotel - increase of 23% over prior year- 2014 catering team pacing to end year with $6.2M in actual revenue through the hotel

Arlington Va - Renaissance And Residence Inn Arlington Capital View Hotels

- Charter team member of hotel (opened March 9, 2011)- Solely responsible for on property social catering market for duel branded hotel- 2011 individual catering sales achievement - 152% to goal - $1.6M- 2012 individual catering sales achievement – 103% to goal – $1.7M- Responsible for implementing all social catering sales processes pre and post opening which has ensured quick response time to clients, effective internal communication and proper brand representation.- Instrumental in developing a site tour experience that highlights all differentiating factors of property and showcases brand core values- Personally conducted 370+ site inspections in 2011 which is directly related to hotel exceeding catering and group sales goals - Developed a solid wedding market booking over $2M in revenue through vendor partnerships, social media awareness, internal marketing and planning successful client events- Instrumental in educating and partnering with all sales channels to ensure knowledge of hotel and assist with business pull through

Arlington, Virginia - Key Bridge Marriott

- 2010 individual catering sales achievement - 126% to goal- Contributed in increasing local catering 81% over year prior - Achieved an Event Satisfaction Score of 88.9%

Greater Chicago Area - Chicago Marriott Downtown Michigan Avenue

- Responsible for planning groups booked by the Regional Sales Office and Social Catering which accounted for a variety of events from 1 – 800 guests- Managed on average 30 groups per month contributing $1.5M in food and beverage and $2.2M in room revenue- Facilitated event management team through preparation and plans for Sales Force One roll out - Collaborated with sales managers to maximize use of meeting space

Vienna, Virginia - Tysons Corner Marriott

- Executed the planning of a large variety of events including: social, weddings, galas, mitzvahs, reunions, corporate meetings, taste panels and Shula’s Steak House private dining room events - Managed groups that contributed $1.5M in food and beverage and $675K in room revenue- Achieved an Event Satisfaction Score of 77.8% in overall satisfaction

International Hospitality Business Management, Hospitality Administration/Management

Bachelor'S Degree, International Hospitality Business Management, Honors