I am a Senior Business Development and Sales leader , with over 20 years of experience in the hospitality, meetings, events and relocation industry. Over the years I worked in Europe, the Middle East and North America managing regional sales teams, opening and developing new markets. My main focus is driving revenue and business growth, generating new product pipelines and building partnerships.

Next Available Date for Assignment

December 16, 2024

Skills

Sales Forecasting, Market Planning Sales Leadership Partnership Agreements Relationship Building Lead Generation Key Accounts Business-to-Business (B2B) New Business Sales Strategic Marketing Multi-Unit Management Account Reconciliation Business Planning Sales Processes Sales Target Management Relationship Development Strategic Planning Regional Development Team Management Start-up Leadership National Sales Management Revenue & Profit Growth Contract Negotiation Sales Marketing Hospitality Sponsorship Budgeting

Areas of Expertise

Managing regional sales teams, opening and developing new markets. My main focus is driving revenue and business growth, generating new product pipelines and building partnerships.

Accomplishments

Led and built sales teams for regional projects and market openings for extended stay providers in Canada. Managed a full cycle travel program and team for 1000-1500 invited guests at the Dubai International film festival (from sponsorship negotiation to reconciling) Successfully consulting multiple brands and limited service hotels across Canada and the US to improve their sales and revenue performances.

Brand Experience

Choice Hotels, Wyndham, Sonesta, Germain Hotels, IHG

Software Experience

MS Office G-suite Galileo Sabre Datakal Starbase AS 400 Signup 4 Salesforce Hubspot Opera Hotello Solonis RMS Zendes Moneris Quickbooks HotelPlanner Lanyon CVENT Meeting Package ChoiceAdvantage EventConnect Zoominfo Jonas Chorum VisualMatrix Zoom Canva Adobe Suite Basecamp

Employment History

The Residences at TELUS Sky ​/​ Westbank Corp June 2023 - June 2024 Director of Business Development Canada Calgary, AB Hotel Le Germain Calgary March 2022 - June 2023 Business Development Manager ​/​ Groups and Events Calgary Calgary, AB My Relo Solution March 2020 - April 2024 Owner ​/​ Co-Founder Global Sales Calgary, AB Corporate Stays May 2018 - March 2020 Regional Director of Sales for Western Canada Calgary, AB Premiere Suites May 2016 - May 2018 Senior Sales Manager Western Canada Calgary, AB Travel Time February 2015 - May 2016 Senior Groups Manager Calgary Calgary, AB

Education

BA - Hotel Management

Service Area

Canada and US remotely Calgary in person

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