Thomas Gabriel Email & Phone Number

Albany, New York, United States

Lead the development and execution of strategic sales and marketing efforts to maximize profitability for a collection of restaurants and hotels in the BBL Hospitality portfolio.Email: tgabriel@bblhosp.com

Albany, New York Area

Member of the Sales Team for BBL Hospitality. Properties include:-Courtyard Marriott Schenectady-SpringHill Suites by Marriott, Norfolk Old Dominion University-Holiday Inn Express, Albany Skyline (East Greenbush)-Courtyard by Marriott, Saratoga Springs

Mohawk Harbor

Opening Director of Sales and Marketing for Marriott hotel. Hotel was first component of Schenectady’s Mohawk Harbor a 60 acre $150 million development.

Norfolk, Virginia Area

8 Empire Dr. Rensselaer, NY 12144

Additional responsibilities include:-Working with Revenue Manager and General Manager to strategize hotel's revenue management during weekly calls -Budgeting -Forecasting-Monthly reporting for Corporate team (P&L, Mid Month, End of Month)-Training of new associates-Creating catering menus and all pricing for client meeting requirements based on cost.

11 Excelsior Ave. Saratoga Springs, New York 12866

• Based on previous successes, recruited by management team at larger property offering a distinctive sales challenge with unique marketing opportunities
• Performed outside sales calls (scheduled and cold calls), conducted property tours with prospective clients highlighting features and strengths of property and attended networking events with intention of become the.
• Marketed New Year celebration at property utilizing internet postings and radio spots ultimately achieved a substantial growth over the prior year celebration

• Brainstormed with Regional Manager to uncover market opportunities and develop sales strategies to exceed quarterly goals
• Responsible for generating sales leads by calling on local businesses, associations, sports teams and state agencies
• Carefully monitored area events and potential accommodation needs using internet tools such as Google Alerts and Albany.com
• Negotiated and wrote sales proposals and upon acceptance prepared and reviewed group sales agreements and contracts to ensure client expectations are properly outlined to provide expected and discussed services to.
• Coordinated staffing levels, room set-up, catering, audio-visual needs and any other requirements for the event outlined in the contract
• Coordinated group overnight accommodations by accurately creating rooming lists and billing information to simplify check-in process for groups

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), English Writing

Education record