Hello I have been a director of sales for 3 Hilton Gardens over my car
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Kenya Griffith
Gilbert, AZ **234
Email: ad4kgw@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE My Objective is to secure a full time position as a Director or Regional Director of sales with opportunity for advancement. I am an outstanding, gregarious and energetic professional with 25 years experience and a proven track record.
EXPERIENCE Director of Sales and Marketing
Windmill Inn and Suites Chandler Chandler, AZ 11/01/11 to Current
Director of Sales and Marketing of 126 room hotel with over 3500 square feet of meeting space.
Corporate group sales manager in charge of bringing group business to the hotel
Negotiated Corporate Account manager in charge of handling all local and national Corporate Accounts
In charge of budgets and setting yearly Negotiated rates and doing all RFP’s
In Charge of managing staff and Sales office
Dual Director of Sales
Hampton Inn / Homewood Suites Chandler Chandler, AZ 09/01/08 to 10/31/2011
Director of two hotels in charge of bottom line revenue for Corporate and Smerf
Corporate group sales manager in charge of bringing group business to the hotel
Negotiated Corporate Account manager in charge of all handling all local and national Corporate Accounts
In charge of setting yearly Negotiated rates and doing all RFP’s
Corporate Sales Manager
Hilton Garden Inn Scottsdale Old Town Scottsdale, AZ 08/08/07 to 09/01/08
Corporate group sales manager in charge of bringing group business to the hotel
Negotiated Corporate Account manager in charge of all handling all local and national Corporate Accounts
In charge of setting yearly Negotiated rates and doing all RFP’s
Sales Manager
Executive West Hotel Louisville, KY 01/18/07 to 08/06/07
National Sales manager for the Cincinnati, St. Louis, Nashville, and Indianapolis Markets
Grew the Government Market in both local and Federal Government
Work and Create packages with area attractions for groups
Responsible for both Fort Knox and Fort Campbell Military bases to build awareness and brand awareness.
Attended trade shows and conferences to create brand awareness
Sales Manager
Hilton Phoenix Airport Phoenix, AZ 09/2004 to 12/2006
Responsible for generating over $1,000,000.00 in room revenue and catering this year
Group sales manager for Government, Smerf, Corporate, and Sports Markets
Member of SGMP and Maricopa County Sports Commission
Sell rooms, catering, and all aspects of the hotel
Met and exceeded quarterly goals by upwards of 125%
Senior Sales Manager
Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites Mesa, AZ 07/2001 to 09/2004
Responsible for generating over $600,000.00 in revenue
Group sales manager for all markets
Member of SGMP / Attended there yearly conference and trade show
Member of RCMA / Attended there yearly conference
Sell rooms, catering, and all aspects of the hotel
Met and exceeded my quarterly goals by upwards of 300%
Group Sales Manager
Firebird International Raceway Chandler, AZ 06/1998 to 07/2001
Responsible for bringing in revenue for the track
Exceed quota by $5500.00 every month
Obtained corporate sponsorship / Group Sales
Sell space to vendors for every event, show, competition
Manage selling of season ticket holders and group functions
Windmill Inn of America Chandler, Arizona Event Coordinator 1997-1998
Stapleton Plaza Hotel Denver Colorado Sales and Catering Assistant 1994-1997
Country Inn and Suites Tempe, Arizona Auditor 1992-1994
Quality Inn Hotel Arcada, California Front Desk Supervisor 1990-1992
Harley Hotel of St. Louis St. Louis, Missouri Front Desk Supervisor 1988-1990
Fiesta Inn Hotel Tempe, Arizona Switchboard Operator 1987-1988
EDUCATION Vast I and Vast II Training Received Certificates
OnQ Sales and Events R&I
Attended Interstate Sales Training Received Certificate
Arizona Contractors School Received Contractors License
Arapahoe College / Associates Degree Business
Corona Del Sol High School Received H.S. Diploma
Delphi Training in 2002
Excel and Word computer training 2001
Delphi Training
Personal References
Kevin Nelson
National PBE Vice President
Carquest
Office 919-***-****
11 years
Client for over 15 years
David Nance
Arizona Hotel and Lodging Association
1240 E. Missouri Ave.
Phoenix, AZ 850143
9 years
Mr. Eddie Corona
Outdoor Experience 4 All
12826 South 38th Place
Phoenix, AZ 85044
17 years
Mrs. Margaret Burns
International Travel
4004 Hillsboro Road
Sutie 236 B
Nashville, TN 37215
12 years
Kathy Shores
Shores Destination
12 years
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