KETSIA SOHAHONG-KOMBET
Severn, MD 21144
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REVENUE MANAGEMENT SKILLS:
• Identify, implement and maximize all potential revenue opportunities by controlling rooms inventory, setting
pricing strategy, and adjusting rate structure based on market analysis
• Analyze revenue potential of individual, group, government and internet market segments through the use of
revenue management systems and technology tools and reports
• Monitor, evaluate and report on individual accounts and market progress toward achieving weekly, monthly and
annual budget targets
• Review hotel’s room availability and generate forecasting and budgeting reports
• Create and achieve monthly hotel internet revenue goals, implement effective strategies monthly on how to
achieve those goals, and take corrective actions as necessary
SALES AND MARKETING SKILLS:
• Solicit, negotiate and contract transient groups
• Coordinate and perform site visits for the prospective clients as well as client appreciation events
• Setting group rates, monitoring group pick up and cut off dates
• Design and coordinate direct mail marketing and display ad campaigns for local newspapers, magazines, and
travel agencies
HUMAN RESOURCES SKILLS:
• Advise and train employees on organizational policy matters such as equal opportunity employment and sexual
harassment
• Conduct new employee orientation
• Recruit, interview and select applicants and coordinate interviews
• Maintain employee records, reviews, and attendance tracking
• Provide employees with information regarding policies, job duties, wages, and opportunities for promotion
WORK HISTORY
Sales Manager Capitol Hill Hotel, Hersha Washington, DC 08/12-12/12
Sales Manager Courtyard Marriott, Hersha Alexandria, VA 06/12-08/12
Revenue /HR Manager Hotel Monticello, Modus Hotels & Hersha Washington, DC 05/08-06/12
Front Office Supervisor The River Inn, Modus Hotels Washington, DC 11/04-05/08
Guest Service Agent Holiday Inn, BF Saul Arlington, VA 10/02-10/04
Teller Suntrust Bank, Suntrust Bank Arlington, VA 11/02-12/03
EDUCATION & TRAINING
University of Maryland University College 2009-Present
BA Accounting
Minor in Business Administration and Human Resources
SKILLS
• Computer knowledge: Microsoft Office Suite, SalesPro, Holidex, Opera, Fosse, EZyield, NetRez, Synxis Redex,
ADP, and Brains
LANGUAGES
• French and Sango (Central African Republic)