TERRI PHILION

Experienced sales, marketing, and event management leader with a strong track record of closing business, recruiting top talent, and motivating teams to achieve exceptional results. Demonstrates expertise in managing multiple brands and markets, consistently surpassing targets and expectations. Skilled in crafting impactful communications, fostering collaborative relationships, and nurturing connections that drive growth.

• Area Director of Sales, Aimbridge Hospitality, Remote, 09/01/18 - Present, Oversee the sales efforts of an assigned collection of hotels with multiple brands in multiple markets., Responsible for revenue strategy, owner relationships, monthly ownership presentations, budgets and forecasting, client relationship management, third parties and OTAs, compelling business cases, RFPs, recruiting, hiring, training, mentoring, and coaching a team of sales professionals., Accountable for ensuring every team member has a place to grow, belong, and succeed.
• Director of Marketing, Communications, and Investor Relations, Minot Area Economic Development Corporation, Minot, ND, 10/01/16 - 09/01/18, Restructured the corporation's private investment initiative, reengaged the agriculture and energy industry in local economic development, and executed strategic marketing efforts across branding, public relations, and business development and recruitment., Reversed negative private investment trend by developing an investor engagement program from the ground up.
• Director of Sales and Marketing, Visit Minot Convention and Visitors Bureau, Minot, ND, 03/01/15 - 10/01/16, Secured and managed citywide events such as tours, entertainers, sports teams, conferences, and conventions., Directed all press and public relations., Also responsible for sponsor and hotel relationships.