Kyle Grasso
Marlboro,MA
Summary
Seeking a role in the education industry while working towards a teaching license. Currently a Group Sales Manager and Basketball Coach with years of experience guiding youth and supporting individual and team success. Organized, reliable and passionate about helping students learn and grow.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales Manager
Embassy Suites Hotel
03.2026 - Current
- Manage a portfolio of corporate, association, government, sports, and social group accounts.
- Prospected and generated new group business opportunities through targeted sales calls, networking, referrals, and participation in industry events.
- Responded promptly to group sales inquiries, preparing tailored proposals, contracts, and pricing packages to meet client needs.
- Negotiate rates, terms, and agreements while maximizing hotel profitability.
- Conduct hotel site inspections and presentations for prospective clients.
- Maintained strong relationships with existing clients, fostering loyalty and encouraging repeat business through personalized engagement.
- Collaborate with catering, banquet, reservations, revenue management, and operations teams to ensure seamless execution of group events.
- Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and local business opportunities.
Sales Coordinator
Embassy Suites
Waltham
05.2025 - Current
- Coordinated administrative support in fast-paced environment to enhance team operations
- Maintained organized records and detailed documentation to ensure accessibility and accuracy
- Managed scheduling and coordination to optimize team workflows
JV Basketball Coach/Varsity Assistant
Assabet Valley High School
Marlborough
12.2021 - Current
- Led and mentored student-athletes in grades 9-12 focusing on skill development, teamwork, and sportsmanship
- Maintained a positive, inclusive team culture emphasizing discipline, leadership, and respect.
- Collaborate with faculty and staff to monitor student academic progress
Front Desk Agent/Night Audit
Residence Inn by Marriot
Westford
07.2023 - 05.2025
- Provided excellent guest service handling check-ins, check-outs, and inquiries professionally
- Managed Nightly Audit processes, reconciling transactions and preparing daily reports
Volunteer Varsity Assistant
Tahanto Regional Highschool
Boylston
12.2020 - 05.2021
- Assisted students in developing disciplines, responsibility and teamwork skills
- Supported player development through structured instruction and supervision
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Plymouth State University
01-2021
Highschool -
Tahanto Regional Highschool
01-2016
Skills
- Strong Verbal Communication
- Professional Written Communication
- Organization & Multitasking
- Microsoft Office
- Student Mentorship & Leadership
- Classroom Assistance
- Conflict Resolution
- Professionalism & Reliability
Certification
- MTEL Communication & Literacy Skills Reading Subtest - Passed
- MTEL Writing Subtest - Retaking
- Pursuing Massachusetts Education Licensure
Timeline
Sales Manager
Embassy Suites Hotel
03.2026 - Current
Sales Coordinator
Embassy Suites
05.2025 - Current
Front Desk Agent/Night Audit
Residence Inn by Marriot
07.2023 - 05.2025
JV Basketball Coach/Varsity Assistant
Assabet Valley High School
12.2021 - Current
Volunteer Varsity Assistant
Tahanto Regional Highschool
12.2020 - 05.2021
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Plymouth State University
Highschool -
Tahanto Regional Highschool