Collaborate with the General Manager and Regional Sales Team to capture top line revenue
Specialize in the Group Tour and Incentive Market
Sales Executive
Hilton Grand Vacations, The District by Hilton
05.2023 - 07.2023
Sold and converted Hilton timeshares to HHonors Members at their choice one of HGV’s 150 resorts worldwide
Director of Sales
Interstate Hotels & Resorts
10.2012 - 02.2014
Repositioned a Holiday Inn in Traverse City, MI into an upscale hotel under new ownership
This entailed numerous projects and marketing efforts with Vice Presidents at Interstate Hotels & Resorts and the new ownership group
Directed the sales efforts for West Bay Beach and held client services accountable to the guests
Director of Sales
Embassy Suites San Luis Obispo
10.2011 - 03.2012
Managed team of sales representatives, providing guidance, coaching and support.
Forecasted sales and established processes to achieve sales objectives and related metrics.
Connected with prospects through trade shows, cold calling and local-area networking.
Worked closely with product teams to understand customer needs and requirements.
Directed sales support staff in administrative tasks to help sales reps close deals.
Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
Aligned company goals with customer outcomes and increased satisfaction by automating contact management systems.
Director of Sales and Marketing
Hilton San Francisco Airport
05.2007 - 02.2011
Led the sales efforts at the DoubleTree by Hilton San Francisco Airport with the General Manager and the Area Revenue and Business Travel teams to grow market share year-over-year
Recruited the Sales & Catering Team and trained them in new account development from solicitation through closing
Connected with clients at sales conventions creating sustainable relationships, then developing strategic business plans and forecasts to grow market share
Assistant Director of Sales
Hilton San Francisco Airport
10.2005 - 01.2007
Oversaw Group Sales at Doubletree by Hilton San Francisco Airport
Trained teams in sales acumen from solicitation through closing
Corporate Sales Manager
Doubletree by Hilton San Francisco Airport
05.2004 - 10.2005
Responsible for growing top line revenue for the Corporate Group Market at Doubletree by Hilton San Francisco Airport
Focused on leveraging corporate relationships in the area from South San Francisco to Palo Alto
Transient Sales Manager
The Madison
02.2003 - 05.2004
Of Sales leading a team of three Sales & Catering Managers in CA’s Central Valley, Solicited business travel rooms for local associations and law firms in Washington, DC
Reopened the acclaimed Madison Hotel under new ownership
Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services.
Established and cultivated solid business relationships with new or existing customers.
Exceeded sales quotas and increased profitability through effective sales strategy and business planning.
Washington Marriott Georgetown
03.2002 - 02.2003
Sold the Association Group Market for Marriott International