Dana Gibson
Grapevine,TX
Summary
Driven Area Sales Manager with 30+ years of experience in management capacity and strong competitive sales drive, adaptability and perseverance. Well-honed listening skills and problem-solving attitude to uncover needs and overcome objections to close sales and achieve goals within multiple assigned territories. Successfully motivates and develops sales teams in results-driven and customer-focused environments with positive attitude towards achievement.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Area Director of Sales
Marriott Courtyard, TownePlace Suites
Hilton Garden Inn at Silverlake Crossing
Hyatt Place
Holiday Inn Express
05.2022 - Current
All Hotels are managed by Aimbridge Hospitality
Director of Sales
Hilton Garden Inn at Silverlake Crossing
05.2021 - 05.2022
Promoted to Area Director of Sales with Aimbridge Hospitality.
Board of Director
Grapevine Parks & Rec
05.2020 - 01.2022
Elected to Board of Directors
Board of Director
Grapevine Chamber of Commerce
01.2020 - 01.2022
Elected to Board of Directors
General Manager
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
06.2018 - 05.2021
Transferred from GM to Director of Sales with NewCrestImage.
Group Sales Manager
Marriott Courtyard/TownePlace Suites
06.2015 - 06.2019
Promoted from Group Sales Manager to General Manager with NewCrestImage.
Director of Sales
Holiday Inn Express
07.2013 - 06.2015
Promoted to Group Sales Manager with NewCrestImage.
Group Sales Manager
Omni Mandalay
11.2011 - 07.2013
Responsible for large group booking for Midwest Market.
Owner
Trinity Employment Solutions
04.2007 - 11.2011
Group Sales Manager
Embassy Suites Outdoor World
02.1999 - 04.2007
Responsible for large group for Midwest Market.
Timeline
Area Director of Sales
Marriott Courtyard, TownePlace Suites
Hilton Garden Inn at Silverlake Crossing
Hyatt Place
Holiday Inn Express
05.2022 - Current
Director of Sales
Hilton Garden Inn at Silverlake Crossing
05.2021 - 05.2022
Board of Director
Grapevine Parks & Rec
05.2020 - 01.2022
Board of Director
Grapevine Chamber of Commerce
01.2020 - 01.2022
General Manager
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
06.2018 - 05.2021
Group Sales Manager
Marriott Courtyard/TownePlace Suites
06.2015 - 06.2019
Director of Sales
Holiday Inn Express
07.2013 - 06.2015
Group Sales Manager
Omni Mandalay
11.2011 - 07.2013
Owner
Trinity Employment Solutions
04.2007 - 11.2011
Group Sales Manager
Embassy Suites Outdoor World
02.1999 - 04.2007
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