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Hazy Blanck

Savannah,GA
Hazy  Blanck

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven Associate Director of Sales and Marketing with a proven track record of driving revenue growth and market expansion. Skilled in crafting innovative strategies and executing strategic campaigns to exceed targets. A visionary leader who thrives on challenges and transforms opportunities into success.

Overview

10
years of professional experience

Work History

Thompson Savannah

Associate Director of Sales and Marketing
02.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Played a pivotal role in the successful launch of a prestigious 193-room luxury, lifestyle hotel, overseeing aspects of sales strategy and execution.
  • Collaborated with senior management to design and implement comprehensive sales plans, that resulted in exceeding entertainment and transient revenue targets by over 190% in the first year.
  • Collaborated closely with industry-leading affiliations, negotiating and securing contracts that resulted in a significant increase in high-value clientele and revenue, including FHR, Virtuoso and Signature.
  • Assembled and mentored a dedicated sales team, fostering a high-performance culture that consistently achieved sales goals and exceeded revenue projections during the hotel's first year.

Andaz Savannah

Group Sales Manager
04.2019 - 02.2021

Job overview

  • Held leadership role and provided support to LC for projects, developed group sales marketing material and sales campaigns.
  • Q1 (Jan/Feb) Achieved 142% of sales target, 2020. 125% of sales target, 2019.
  • Took on new assignments in 2020 with successful implementation of Pulse Survey, Staff Meeting, Andaz Talks, and restructured New Hire Training.

Hyatt Regency Denver

Event Sales Manager
05.2017 - 04.2019

Job overview

  • Primary sales efforts included prospecting new accounts, contract negotiation, maintaining existing accounts, and event execution.
  • 2019 Q1 Achievement of 203%. Sold $917K against $450K quota. Achieved 117%of sales target, 2018. Sold $2.04M against $1.7M quota.
  • Actualized $2M+ in serviced revenue, 2018
  • Achieved sales goals and service targets by cultivating and securing new customer relationships.

Hyatt Regency Denver

Event Planning Manager
08.2013 - 04.2017

Job overview

  • Handled meeting connections, mid and large-market conventions, 150 to 800 attendees on peak.
  • Serviced 128 total events, resulting in $5.8M in revenue.
  • Achieved 100% Satisfaction in Planning and Service from Catering Contact.
  • Efficiently managed and guided Intern and CMT programs, fostering professional development and mentorship.

Education

Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO

from Business Marketing And Hospitality Management

University Overview

  • Summa Cum Laude Honoree
  • Dean's List
  • Recipient of Metro Scholars Award
  • Awarded Presidential Academic Achievement Award
  • Received University Scholarship for Academic Excellence

University of Economics
Prague, Czech Republic

from Economics And International Hospitality Management

University Overview

Study Abroad with academic focus in international business, marketing and hospitality.

Skills

Budgeting & Forecasting

Training & Development

Daily Business Review/STR

Opera

Reserve

Prio

Brand Manager

Sprinklr

Timeline

Associate Director of Sales and Marketing

Thompson Savannah
02.2021 - Current

Group Sales Manager

Andaz Savannah
04.2019 - 02.2021

Event Sales Manager

Hyatt Regency Denver
05.2017 - 04.2019

Event Planning Manager

Hyatt Regency Denver
08.2013 - 04.2017

Metropolitan State University of Denver

from Business Marketing And Hospitality Management

University of Economics

from Economics And International Hospitality Management
Hazy Blanck