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The charming and convenient Country Inn & Suites by Radisson at the Portland International Airport. 153 guest rooms and suites featuring modern décor and essentials like a mini fridge and microwave. Free WiFi and Business Center. Fitness center makes it easy to keep up with your workout routine while you’re on the road. In the morning, our on-site Brenner’s restaurant offers a free, hot breakfast featuring our signature waffles. In the evening, unwind by swimming in our indoor pool, relaxing in… Show more The charming and convenient Country Inn & Suites by Radisson at the Portland International Airport. 153 guest rooms and suites featuring modern décor and essentials like a mini fridge and microwave. Free WiFi and Business Center. Fitness center makes it easy to keep up with your workout routine while you’re on the road. In the morning, our on-site Brenner’s restaurant offers a free, hot breakfast featuring our signature waffles. In the evening, unwind by swimming in our indoor pool, relaxing in our invigorating spa, or chatting with friends by the firepit at our outdoor patio. Close to major corporations and government agencies. Show less

Responsible for all sales, marketing, and catering activities for the 200-all-suite hotel, flagship property of the brand, and 10,500sf convention center of banquet and meeting space and four (4) executive-style boardrooms. Designed and created new hotel brochure and catering & events guide. Just within the first six months, increased hotel group sales revenue by $300,000, banquet F&B revenue by $350,000, and meeting room rental revenue by $125,000 over the previous year six-month period. Was… Show more Responsible for all sales, marketing, and catering activities for the 200-all-suite hotel, flagship property of the brand, and 10,500sf convention center of banquet and meeting space and four (4) executive-style boardrooms. Designed and created new hotel brochure and catering & events guide. Just within the first six months, increased hotel group sales revenue by $300,000, banquet F&B revenue by $350,000, and meeting room rental revenue by $125,000 over the previous year six-month period. Was on-track for total sales revenues increasing over all of 2019 by over $1.7M, prior to COVID-19 outbreak. Hired and trained catering staff, convention center setup attendants, and sales support. Implemented procedures and control programs within the convention center which decreased expenses by over 50%. Been very successful in bringing groups and events back that had left in years past due to poor service, pricing, and/or quality issues. Have installed the principles of hospitality into the operation. For 15 months, singlehandedly (as in the only employee) operated the convention center during the pandemic; booking small groups, setting up and tearing down rooms, servicing clients with outside food options, removing garbage, cleaning and sanitizing each room, organizing storerooms and linen inventories. Despite the limitations imposed by the State, more than $275,000 in meeting room revenue was produced as a result of my commitment to excellence. Directly instrumental in securing a tenant who leased the 160-seat restaurant, 60-seat lounge, and the Convention Center facilities. Designed and developed the new restaurant logo, all menus, promotional flyers, table-top marketing, and standards of operation. Have maintained a client testimony portfolio, which is the true barometer of my attention-to-details service and commitment to the epitome of customer satisfaction. Show less

Proudly sold guest-interactive alarm clocks to the hotels. Homtime brand is styled and blended with the intelligence of Bluetooth®, high-quality speakers, dual USB ports, dual power outlets, dimmable LED display, crescendo wake-up alarm function (even with the guest's own music), and an easy-to-use format. Developed sales & marketing collateral. Active in trade show coordination and representation. Successful in gaining product approval with Marriott International and the Wyndham Hotel Group… Show more Proudly sold guest-interactive alarm clocks to the hotels. Homtime brand is styled and blended with the intelligence of Bluetooth®, high-quality speakers, dual USB ports, dual power outlets, dimmable LED display, crescendo wake-up alarm function (even with the guest's own music), and an easy-to-use format. Developed sales & marketing collateral. Active in trade show coordination and representation. Successful in gaining product approval with Marriott International and the Wyndham Hotel Group. Helped develop markets via first-hand dealer development in the U.S., Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Korea, Japan, Australia and New Zealand. Show less

Supervised sales team of four sales managers selling analog and VoIP telephone products for hotels and resorts on the West Coast, including Hawaii. NLS- a progressive telecom dealer with over 35 years experience and an impeccable reputation for quality products and service excellence.. Cultivated new accounts within hotel national brands, including Outrigger Hotels Hawaii, timeshare resorts, and various vertical markets. Provided marketing expertise on the development of sales collateral… Show more Supervised sales team of four sales managers selling analog and VoIP telephone products for hotels and resorts on the West Coast, including Hawaii. NLS- a progressive telecom dealer with over 35 years experience and an impeccable reputation for quality products and service excellence.. Cultivated new accounts within hotel national brands, including Outrigger Hotels Hawaii, timeshare resorts, and various vertical markets. Provided marketing expertise on the development of sales collateral. Instrumental in helping to secure exclusive dealer status with the timeshare divisions of Marriott, then-Starwood, and Hilton. Show less

•Developed and implemented strategic marketing plans to accentuate the company’s industry-leading position in hotel telephone products; designed quarterly newsletters, sales collateral, brochures, direct mail, printed advertising, and scheduled, coordinated and participated in approximately 40 trade shows per year •Promoted to Director of Sales Western Region in 1994 •Accomplished an average of 135% of revenue goal consistently each year, and was top revenue producer, receiving the elite… Show more •Developed and implemented strategic marketing plans to accentuate the company’s industry-leading position in hotel telephone products; designed quarterly newsletters, sales collateral, brochures, direct mail, printed advertising, and scheduled, coordinated and participated in approximately 40 trade shows per year •Promoted to Director of Sales Western Region in 1994 •Accomplished an average of 135% of revenue goal consistently each year, and was top revenue producer, receiving the elite President’s Club Award 14 consecutive years •Sold over 650,000 hotel telephones ($50M) in Las Vegas and 275,000 in Hawaii ($20M), and more than 2.2M telephones during my tenure • Secured the single largest order in the company’s history, $4.2M (30,000 IP phones) for CityCenter Las Vegas. Utilized creative sales and marketing skills that increased revenues and product loyalty, but primarily applying the unique and personal approach of turning a customer into a friend. Show less

Responsible for casino development research in FL, MA, IN, IO, KS, & internationally in the Philippines and Greece. Located 550-acre resort in Northern Greece for casino development. Spearheaded casino license proceedings with Greek Government, including personal development of a 300-page Sales & Marketing Plan and 11-volume Corporate & Project Submission. Conducted oral presentations before the Greek Gaming Commission and the National Economy of Greece. Received accolades from the equivalent… Show more Responsible for casino development research in FL, MA, IN, IO, KS, & internationally in the Philippines and Greece. Located 550-acre resort in Northern Greece for casino development. Spearheaded casino license proceedings with Greek Government, including personal development of a 300-page Sales & Marketing Plan and 11-volume Corporate & Project Submission. Conducted oral presentations before the Greek Gaming Commission and the National Economy of Greece. Received accolades from the equivalent of a Supreme Court Justice (which was a member of the Greek Gaming Commission) for my detailed presentation and extensive project submission. Efforts culminated in the successful licensing and opening of Casino Magic Porto Carras, which was Greece’s first ‘Americanized’ casino. 75Ksf casino with an exclusive, high-roller salon prive, and 2,500 slot machines. Hired, trained and supervised six (6) sales managers and twelve (12) player’s club staff. Designed and created successful Player’s Club program that generated over 50,000 members in less than three months. Scheduled, coordinated, and exhibited at various travel-related trade shows throughout Europe. Also served as Managing Director of the resort’s two (2) American architecture hotels- the five-star 479-room Meliton and the four-star 477-room Sithonia. Show less

•Successfully managed two (2) 400-passenger casino cruise ships in central Florida, and achieved record passenger occupancy levels and profits over a two-year period. Occupancy was an astounding 94%, compared to 46% the year before, and profits were double what was forecasted or expected! •Promoted to President of the company’s in-house advertising agency for five casino cruise ship operations in Texas and Florida, directed on-board food and beverage operations and entertainment venues for… Show more •Successfully managed two (2) 400-passenger casino cruise ships in central Florida, and achieved record passenger occupancy levels and profits over a two-year period. Occupancy was an astounding 94%, compared to 46% the year before, and profits were double what was forecasted or expected! •Promoted to President of the company’s in-house advertising agency for five casino cruise ship operations in Texas and Florida, directed on-board food and beverage operations and entertainment venues for optimum passenger experiences, and increased revenues more than 150%, due to creatively-themed promotional cruises, passenger appreciation events, and an inventive players club program. Supervised sales staff of ten (10) covering the Florida and Texas markets. Show less

•Held multiple management positions, simultaneously, for this ownership group that owned a 440-room, 4-star resort, 360-unit, all-suite resort, and a 100-room lodge, all beachfront properties; increased bus tour group sales 500% in 3 months; trained all resort staff on the “principles of hospitality”; developed and implemented employee recognition program; created an effective reservation program.

•Performed professional hospitality consulting in Athens, Greece. Secured a contract with the government of Greece for 32 government-owned hotels and resorts, developed and conducted 'Principles of Hospitality' seminars and workshops, and reached revenue increases in excess of US$1M, through creative sales and marketing programs •Accepted a six-month General Manager assignment for an exclusive timeshare Grand Cayman resort, increased timeshare owners threefold in 6 months, decreased operational… Show more •Performed professional hospitality consulting in Athens, Greece. Secured a contract with the government of Greece for 32 government-owned hotels and resorts, developed and conducted 'Principles of Hospitality' seminars and workshops, and reached revenue increases in excess of US$1M, through creative sales and marketing programs •Accepted a six-month General Manager assignment for an exclusive timeshare Grand Cayman resort, increased timeshare owners threefold in 6 months, decreased operational expenses by 70%, developed and opened a new beachfront restaurant and lounge, and designed and personally conducted creative pre-sale activities, resulting in an 80% sales increase •Served as Vice President of Sales on a six-month assignment for a new casino cruise line operation in St. Petersburg, Florida, developed original theme cruises, effective marketing, and casino player programs; achieved group business sales in excess of $475K in first three months • Served as General Manager and Vice President on a six-month assignment for the Sheraton Conference Center (Washington, D.C. metro area); increased resort occupancy 34 points to 92.5%, developed and implemented a sales plan that dramatically increased sales for groups, tours, banquets, meetings and conferences by more than $650,000; exceeded NOP projects by $375,000. Show less

•Created the hotel’s name; designed the hotel’s logo and all sales and marketing collateral; increased occupancy to 92% in first year of operation (from previous 60%), increased ADR 135%, and averaged 99.2% occupancy over a near six-year period. Supervised all renovation aspects, including development of the new design of the public areas, swimming pool deck patio, guest rooms and suites. •Oversaw all sales activities and guided two sales managers. Solicited the movie and TV industry in… Show more •Created the hotel’s name; designed the hotel’s logo and all sales and marketing collateral; increased occupancy to 92% in first year of operation (from previous 60%), increased ADR 135%, and averaged 99.2% occupancy over a near six-year period. Supervised all renovation aspects, including development of the new design of the public areas, swimming pool deck patio, guest rooms and suites. •Oversaw all sales activities and guided two sales managers. Solicited the movie and TV industry in Hollywood to use the hotel for location shoots. Rental revenue from film studios generated more than $800,000 over a three-year period. Show less

Served as GM of the Holiday Inn Central in Washington D.C.,, two blocks from the White House. Generated occupancy levels to 98.7%. Assigned GM at then-new Holiday Inn at the Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI). Spent first six months helping to ready the property for its grand opening. Awarded Top 10% honors by Holiday Inns, inc. as General Manager AND Airport Category, two consecutive years. Transferred to the Holiday Inn Santa Monica CA at the famous Santa Monica Pier. Took this… Show more Served as GM of the Holiday Inn Central in Washington D.C.,, two blocks from the White House. Generated occupancy levels to 98.7%. Assigned GM at then-new Holiday Inn at the Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI). Spent first six months helping to ready the property for its grand opening. Awarded Top 10% honors by Holiday Inns, inc. as General Manager AND Airport Category, two consecutive years. Transferred to the Holiday Inn Santa Monica CA at the famous Santa Monica Pier. Took this property to 99.8% occupancy and tripled Net Profit projections. Won two prestigious AHMA Gold Key Awards while at this property; one for Employee Relations programs and one for Safety & Security programs. Show less