Laura Argo

Works alongside Regional General Manager to serve as a liaison to customers by facilitating orders to our international suppliers, coordinating and tracking shipments both domestically and internationally, and managing the flow of materials and available stock through forecasting.

Worked with recruiting team to increase staffing numbers and client base. Generated new business leads by cold calling and both inside and outside sales. Served as a community liaison to develop Kudzu's brand identity in the area by developing active memberships in all local chambers of commerce.

Worked with upper management team to increase census by maintaining the internal lead database for referral sources and prospective families. Handled all public relations and media campaigns while serving as a community liaison to individual families and businesses in order to monitor company satisfaction. Performed outside and inside sales calls and attended community events while assisting with and presenting my own educational activities. Prepared marketing reports and plans for the 30/60/90 day marks as well as forecasted marketing trends.

Worked directly under the Director of Sales to generate more revenue for the hotel by establishing relationships with prospective clients and maintaining relationships with existing clients specifically in the corporate sector.
Performed both outside and inside sales calls, attended all events for local Chambers of Commerce, maintained a close relationship with my local CVB, and sought out prospective clients for future accommodations. Attended revenue meetings with GM and DOS weekly as well as bi-weekly sales training in order to sharpen my skills and better understand the services our hotel brand offered.