*Co-Founder of www.visitwill.com*Initiated 'Project Soap' to provide supplies for local community shelters in need by facilitating monthly donation collection of hotel toiletries and linens. *Increased hotel membership from 11 hotels to over 40 hotels in first 4 years *Engagement with county municipalities, local CVB, region chambers of commerce and economic development organization to advocate tourism and market the county's largest cities and villages with lodging partners *Manages $60,000 annual marketing budget through State Tourism Grant and sponsorships of local municipal organizations The mission of the Will County Lodging Association is to enhance communication and build partnerships within our community of hotel proprietors through internal collaboration, involvement in collective interest organizations, continuing education allied to our industry, and utilizing cross-promotional opportunities.

*Coached sales managers in region on goal-achieving initiatives to support region quarterly revenue goals through cross-selling and occupying vacant markets. *Performed new manager on-boarding with systems and sales cycle training specific to local market. *Executed national sales blitz efforts and key account / top customer events

*Consistently contributed above sales revenue goals for 21 consecutive quarters in Chicago area market at Harrah's Casino & Hotel Joliet, IL and Horseshoe Casino Hammond, IN. *Built effective partnerships with property leadership and community connections aiding in collaboration and business conversion. *Mentored new sales managers on sales team and assisted with process improvements with Director of Sales

*Catering sales and convention services management with responsibility to develop and implement evolving standards for proper preparation and execution for all events. *Provided training and ongoing mentorship to new sales and convention service members. *Consistently maintaining over 120% of annual booking goal

*Catering sales and convention service management, exceeded predecessor’s production by 250% to surpass annual goal within first year. *Created customized meeting package options and catering menus with the Food and Beverage Director.

*Corporate and association contract group sales *Responsible for annual RFP season of FIT rates *Assisted Director of Sales in the development and implementation of action and marketing plans

*Contract sales for all rooms only hotel group blocks*Responsible for weekly competitive set rate analysis reporting *Leader of quarterly sales blitz preparations for office of 5 sales managers

*Assisted owner in interviews and hiring decisions *Supervised party hostesses for 4 remote operations in Northeast and Southeast states*Facilitated children’s theme dress-up parties consisting of 8-70 children in Chicago metro area*Developed client and inventory records for marketing purposes