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Dawn M. Friedman

Drexel Hill,PA

Summary

Dedicated Senior Account Executive with proven success in account and business development. Effective leader with expertise in driving sales initiatives and building relationships to exceed organizational goals. Well-versed in traveling, meeting with clients to align expectations and propel positive outcomes. Quick to adapt to new environments and manage multiple projects simultaneously without risking quality.


Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Barista

Valley Forge Flowers
04.2022 - Current
  • Maintain a clean and organized workspace for optimal productivity and safety.
  • Increase repeat business by providing exceptional customer service and building rapport with patrons.
  • Streamline order processing through accurate cash handling and efficient use of the point-of-sale system.
  • Train new team members with positive reinforcement and respectful, encouraging coaching.
  • Assist in inventory management to maintain adequate stock levels and reduce waste.


Accomplishments:

  • Served individually made coffee drinks to an average of 40 customers daily.
  • Memorized ingredients and recipes for over 50 specialty drinks.

Senior Account Executive, Northeast, US Sales Team

MARRIOTT CORPORATION
01.2010 - 03.2020
  • Manage portfolio of (23) corporate accounts with over $15 MM each in Global Hotel Spend
  • Responsible for all hotel revenue streams within each account in addition to leading the global sales efforts for (8) key accounts in the Northeast
  • Develop and implement quarterly sales strategies with focus to increase revenue market share in the Northeast and grow total account revenue with Marriott Hotels
  • Key Accounts Include: AmerisourceBergen Corporation, Lincoln Financial, PNC Financial Services, Saint-Gobain Corporation, Wolters Kluwer and Westinghouse Corporation


Accomplishments:

  • Achieved174% to revenue goal for 2019 Year (Ranked 4th among 500 US Sales Associates)
  • Managed $42+ MM in annual hotel revenue

Senior Account Executive, Philadelphia Marriott Market Sales Team

MARRIOTT CORPORATION
01.2007 - 12.2009
  • Oversaw13 Global Marriott Accounts for (4) key Philadelphia Marriott Hotels
  • Conducted sales calls; attended client trade shows at buying offices and travel agencies
  • Generated $500,000 annually in new business revenue
  • Prepared quarterly sales reports; communicated account performance to stakeholders/owners


Accomplishments:

  • Achieved103% of annual goal (2007) and118% of annual goal (2008)
  • Managed more than $7MM in annual revenue/50,000 total room nights

Director, Business Travel

DOUBLETREE HOTEL
01.2004 - 01.2007
  • Negotiated preferred rates for national, local and consortia accounts
  • Managed room inventory, blackout dates and rate levels for hotel’s top accounts


Accomplishments:

  • Exceeded all annual sales goals:116%(2004);128% (2005);111%(2006)
  • Accounted for over $7MM in annual revenue

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Denison University
Granville, OH

Internship Management Program -

Walt Disney World College
Orlando, FL

Skills

  • Account Management
  • Marketing
  • Negotiations
  • Team Leadership
  • New Business Development
  • Sales Training & Planning
  • Product & Service Knowledge
  • Training
  • Relationship Management
  • Client Satisfaction
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Strategic Planning
  • Time management
  • Friendly and outgoing
  • Attention to detail
  • Team player

Affiliations

  • Haws Soup Kitchen, Lead Volunteer (2019- Present)
  • Drexel Park Homeowners Association, Hospitality Chairperson (JUL2020-Present)
  • Conshohocken United Methodist Church, Leadership Council ,(2020- Present); Sunday School Coordinator (2020-Present)
  • Holy Child Academy, Assistant Volleyball Coach (2015)
  • Philadelphia Business Travel Association, (2003- Present), board positions held (2004-2010)

Certification

  • Health and Safety for Food Handlers Certification - ServSafe.

Languages

German
Professional Working

Timeline

Barista

Valley Forge Flowers
04.2022 - Current

Senior Account Executive, Northeast, US Sales Team

MARRIOTT CORPORATION
01.2010 - 03.2020

Senior Account Executive, Philadelphia Marriott Market Sales Team

MARRIOTT CORPORATION
01.2007 - 12.2009

Director, Business Travel

DOUBLETREE HOTEL
01.2004 - 01.2007
  • Health and Safety for Food Handlers Certification - ServSafe.

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

Denison University

Internship Management Program -

Walt Disney World College
Dawn M. Friedman