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Accomplished leader with over ten years of group sales and event planning experience in the hotel industry.  Polished professional, skilled in generating new business and improving brand recognition.  A team player with the ability to motivate and mentor teams to success.  Effective communicator capable of succeeding in fast-paced environments with meticulous attention to detail. 

Areas of Expertise include:
- Group Sales	
- Event Planning	
- Business Development
- Brand Recognition	
- Marketing Strategies
- Networking	
- Promotional Materials
- Client Relations


Comprehensive management and coordination of all group sales and accounts, from initial contact through arrival and departure. Increased total group sales revenue in excess of $800K over a four-year period. Generated new business and brand recognition through development and implementation of innovative marketing materials and special program promotional materials. Reduced labor costs and improved services delivery, streamlining operations through development and implementation of standard operating procedures for all departments. Drove business growth through comprehensive analysis of new marketing opportunities and deployment of new marketing strategies targeting corporate and social groups. Leveraged direct sales solicitation, telephone contact, written communication, and involvement with approved partnerships to maintain a high level of exposure in major market areas. Increased sales and improved awareness. Established and nurtured client relations.

GROUP SALES MANAGER

Responsible for comprehensive management and coordination of all group sales and accounts, from initial contact though to arrival and departure. Generated new business and brand recognition through development and implementation of innovative marketing materials and special program promotional materials. Reduced labor costs and improved services delivery, streamlining operations through development and implementation of standard operating procedures for all departments. Enhanced client experience through customization of event solutions, tailored to meet specific client needs. Collaborated with graphic designers to develop promotional materials for promotion of in-house events. Ensured relevance of promotional materials in collaboration with local advertising agencies. Established and nurtured relationships with event vendors.Served as Marketing Committee Member for Catalina Island Chamber of Commerce. Received and responded to all Requests for Proposals.

GROUP SALES AND EVENT MANAGER

Responsible for comprehensive management and coordination of all group sales and accounts, from initial contact though to arrival and departure. Generated new business and brand recognition through development and implementation of innovative marketing materials and special program promotional materials. Reduced labor costs and improved services delivery, streamlining operations through development and implementation of standard operating procedures for all departments. Spearheaded business growth through promotion and marketing the hotel and Catalina Island at meeting planner trade shows. Planned and executed a variety of mainland travel agent office sales missions, as well as concierge familiarization luncheons. Developed and delivered editorial content for the hotel’s monthly newsletter. Ensured relevance of promotional materials in collaboration with local advertising agencies. Received and responded to all Requests for Proposals.


GROUP SALES AND MARKETING MANAGER

Responsible for comprehensive management and coordination of all group sales and accounts, from initial contact though to arrival and departure. Generated new business and brand recognition through development and implementation of innovative marketing materials and special program promotional materials. Reduced labor costs and improved services delivery, streamlining operations through development and implementation of standard operating procedures for all departments. Enhanced client experience through customization of event solutions, tailored to meet specific client needs. Spearheaded business growth through promotion and marketing the hotel and Catalina Island at numerous consumer and CMP trade shows. Ensured relevance of promotional materials in collaboration with local advertising agencies. Served as Marketing and Trade Show Committee Member for Catalina Island Chamber of Commerce. Planned and executed familiarization luncheons, coordinated team building activities for groups.

GROUP SALES, MEETING, AND EVENT MANAGER

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