Cynthia Golden
Arlington,TX
Summary
Talented Executive Director of Sales experienced in developing and inspiring teams, exceeding budgets and programs to achieve maximum results. Offering several years of experience at executive level. Applies skills in sales, revenue management, leadership, mentoring, and training to motivate positive outcomes. Successful fund-raising campaigns.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Director
Keep North Carolina Beautiful
Raleigh, NC
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Directed the efforts of beautification and recycling through education, sustainability and fund-raising.
President
C. Golden Enterprises
Arlington, TX
01.2016 - 01.2021
- Worked as an independent meeting planner with companies such as:
-River Ranch Stockyards -Visit Chapel Hill
-Blaine Stone Ranch -Sprayfoam USA
Conference Center Director
City of Midlothian
Midlothian, TX
12.2010 - 01.2016
- Directed the sales and operations of this 80,000 conference center.
VP of Sales and Services
Irving Convention & Visitors Bureau
Irving, TX
01.2008 - 11.2010
- Represented 54 hotels and meeting facilities and managed 13 sales and service managers. Contributed efforts on the opening team of the Irving Convention Center
Director of Tourism
Gaylord Entertainment
Grapevine, TX
03.2003 - 01.2008
- Opening team of this 1501 room resort and 180,000 square feet of conference space. Responsible for all tourism groups and motor coach market.
Director of Sales & Marketing
Embassy Suites Outdoor World
Grapevine, TX
09.1997 - 03.2003
- I was on the opening team for this property and helped with other company openings. I directed a team of 12 sales and catering managers and oversaw revenue management/reservations
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration
University of Wyoming
Laramie, WYSkills
- Sales and Marketing
- Quality Control
- Community Engagement
- Human Resources
- Strategic Planning
- Client Management
- Inspiring and Mentoring
- Training and Development
- Revenue Management
Certification
- CHME-Certified Hotel Marketing Executive, HSMAI 1992
- CTA-Certified Tourism Ambassador, DFW Tourism Council 2008
- International SKAL Councillor, USA Region 2016-2018
Timeline
Executive Director
Keep North Carolina Beautiful
01.2021 - 01.2024
President
C. Golden Enterprises
01.2016 - 01.2021
Conference Center Director
City of Midlothian
12.2010 - 01.2016
VP of Sales and Services
Irving Convention & Visitors Bureau
01.2008 - 11.2010
Director of Tourism
Gaylord Entertainment
03.2003 - 01.2008
Director of Sales & Marketing
Embassy Suites Outdoor World
09.1997 - 03.2003
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration
University of Wyoming