Kim Barnes
Scottsdale,AZ
Summary
Accomplished Account Management and Business Development Professional with 15+ years of experience in global hotel sourcing, contract negotiation, and client relationship management. Proven track record of managing complex RFP processes, securing favorable terms, and delivering cost-effective solutions for conferences, incentive programs, and executive meetings worldwide. Recognized for exceeding sales goals, building long-term partnerships, and providing exceptional service to corporations, associations, and executive clients.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
National Account Manager, Global Accounts
Global Cynergies, LLC
11.2018 - Current
- Company Overview: Worldwide Hotel Sourcing
- Source hotels worldwide for conferences, incentive programs, and executive meetings
- Manage RFP processes, negotiate pricing and concessions, and coordinate site inspections
- Resolve challenges, mitigate penalties, and strengthen long-term client relationships
Social Media Marketing Manager
Independent Social Media Marketing and Consulting Professional
02.2014 - 06.2018
- Manage, monitor and maintain content on social media.
- Engage with social media communities on behalf of clients company.
- Build or rebuild social media sites. Increase brand development and web site traffic growth.
- Create content for all social platforms.
Account Executive
Bloomberg BNA
02.2000 - 06.2004
- Sold compliance research products to corporations, firms, and associations
- Consistently exceeded sales goals through solution based presentations and engagement
Membership Development Specialist
Tempe Chamber of Commerce
09.1998 - 02.2000
- Recruited and managed relationships with major investors and top-level executives
- Developed and executed membership marketing strategies to increase engagement
- Served as staff liaison for a key Chamber committee
Education
Bachelor of Science - Travel And Tourism Management
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZSkills
- Global Account & Client Management
- Hotel & Event Sourcing (Domestic & International)
- Contract Negotiation & Vendor Relations
- RFP Management & Proposal Development
- Strategic Prospecting & Business Development
- Corporate Meeting & Incentive Program Support
- Relationship Management & Client Retention
- Customer Service Excellence
Timeline
National Account Manager, Global Accounts
Global Cynergies, LLC
11.2018 - Current
Social Media Marketing Manager
Independent Social Media Marketing and Consulting Professional
02.2014 - 06.2018
Account Executive
Bloomberg BNA
02.2000 - 06.2004
Membership Development Specialist
Tempe Chamber of Commerce
09.1998 - 02.2000
Bachelor of Science - Travel And Tourism Management
Arizona State University
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