As director of sales I oversee all sales reports, calendars of events, leads and follow-through, and mailing lists. As leader of the sales team, I also help create and implement sales programs and advertising campaigns.Additionally, I professionally represent the hotel in community and industry organizations and events.I direct and manage all group, transient, and catering/banquet sales activities to maximize revenue for the hotel. On a daily basis I direct the solicitation efforts of the sales staff through effective oral and written communication while overseeing rate, date and space commitments for group room sales within the hotel. I coordinate ongoing research of the travel industry to detect market trends and related information for development of new marketing strategies. I am responsible for developing and conducting persuasive verbal sales presentations to prospective clients. I also initiate preparation of computerized annual business plan and execute plans as outlined, critically examining and adjusting as deemed necessary by current market conditions. I regularly attend scheduled sales department, executive committee, and related meetings. I prepare, implement and compile data for the strategic sales plan, monthly reports, annual goals, sales and marketing budget, forecasts and other reports as required. I develop rates, group sales and catering deployment strategies through review of competitive data, demand analysis and mix management. I oversee departmental matters as they relate to federal, state, and local employment and civil rights laws.I follow up with corporate and leisure travel customers to build and maintain long term relationships as their hotel of choice.

Residential property management, real estate investment