Hi, I’m
Brandi Edmonds
Sales And Marketing Director
Summary
I would like to utilize my extensive sales, marketing experience and management skills to gain employment with a well-established company with opportunity for growth and advancement. Open for new opportunities in variety of markets.
Overview
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Beechwood Pinnacle
Director of Sales and Marketing
04.2019 - 01.2024
Job overview
- Managed sales promotions and marketing strategies on major social media sites.
- Cultivated and maintained strategic alliances with key partners and vendors.
- Evaluated market data to develop and create business strategies and marketing plans.
Hilton Garden Inn, Aimbridge Hospitality
Director of Sales
06.2018 - 02.2019
Job overview
- Review top accounts with General Managers and Management Company
- Prepare contracts for new accounts
- Coordinate with multiple departments for event execution
- Complete proposals and bids for new group requests
- Consistently serviced accounts to maintain active contacts and continuously promote profitable offerings.
- Established ambitious sales targets, managed deployment strategies, and developed go-to-market plans to capitalize on every revenue opportunity.
Candlewood Suites
Director of Sales
01.2017 - 06.2018
Job overview
- Develop new business accounts and maintain existing accounts
- Complete business cases for new businesses in the area as needed
- Complete all RFP's for hotel
- Develop and implement sales and marketing plans that were effective in the area
- Manage sales for additional hotels in portfolio including Holiday Inn Express, Duncan
HIBU
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE
08.2012 - 10.2015
Job overview
- Digital Advertising Specialist responsible for new account development
- SEO, Pay per click, Online Display and website sales product sales specialist
- Ranked 7th Nationally out of 85 reps
- Worked from virtual office.
Education
Murray State College
Associate Applied Science
East Central UniversityAda, OK
Biology and Chemistry Program
05.1998
Skills
Experienced in communications, sales, and supervisionProven track record of closing sales and account management with strong ability to upsellStrong leadership and team building skillsAggressive, outgoing and persistent
Communication Skills
In my first year in working in sales in the hospitality industry I have closed multiple large accounts. My total independent sales for the first year that I can solely account for were $225,000. Those came solely thru my efforts alone, and those came within a six month period. I have multiple contacts in the area and established accounts and relationships that are valuable.
Leadership Experience
- I am an Ambassador for the Chamber of Commerce in good standing.
- I have coordinated a relief for hurricane victims and was recognized by Candlewood Suites executive in a national sales conference call.
- 2024 Board Member Chickasaw Country Marketing Association.
References
- Tiara Perezsilerio, Reliable Management Solutions, 580-812-2204
- JEFF DORRIS, TMD MEDICAL, 405-226-2738
- LARRY SHOFNER, Zachry Group, 915-497-6710
Timeline
Director of Sales and Marketing
Beechwood Pinnacle
04.2019 - 01.2024
Director of Sales
Hilton Garden Inn, Aimbridge Hospitality
06.2018 - 02.2019
Director of Sales
Candlewood Suites
01.2017 - 06.2018
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT REPRESENTATIVE
HIBU
08.2012 - 10.2015
Murray State College
Associate Applied Science
East Central University
Biology and Chemistry Program