High-End Special Events

BARBARA ST. GERMAIN

Parker, CO *****

Phone: 646-***-**** Email: *********@*****.***

SUMMARY

Results-driven sales professional with extensive experience in the luxury travel and hospitality industry. Proven ability to drive sales, build strong client relationships, and lead high-performing teams. Skilled in organizing and promoting high-end travel experiences, including incentive trips, meetings, and special events. Organized and escorted customers to our properties in South America, UK, Italy, South Africa, Caribbean, Mexico and US.Proficient in Opera and other industry-specific tools. Known for exceptional communication, proactive problem-solving, and the ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks simultaneously.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

One & Only Palmilla

Group Sales Director, Western Region and Central US

October 2023 – August 2024

Drive high-end incentive trips seeking a luxury experience within the region to One & Only Palmilla.

Target accounts and clients for award trips and meetings.

Proficient in Opera.

BELMOND-LVMH

Director of Global Sales, Meetings and Incentives, North America and Canada

March 2012 - October 2023

Led efforts through sales and presentations to drive a luxury experience with group business within the Belmond collection worldwide.

Specialized in selling high-end incentive travel to unique and exotic destinations.

Managed and sold 45 properties, including luxury trains, hotels, resorts, and cruise ships.

Developed strong relationships with corporate executives for employee recognition and special events.

Focused on destinations in Europe, South Africa, Southeast Asia, South America, the Caribbean, and North America.

Part of pre-opening sales efforts for Belmond Maroma

Mandarin Oriental Las Vegas

Business Sales Development

Ojai Valley Inn & Spa

Director of National Accounts-Sales (Temporary Position)

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (Continued)

Rosewood Mayakoba

Director of Sales, Chicago - Incentive and Travel Industry Opening Team (Virtual Office)

3D Destinations

Director of Sales - Incentives, New York City and Chicago (Virtual Office)

Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group - Meetings and Incentives, New York City Global Office

Senior Global Sales Manager, Eastern USA & Canada

Starwood Hotels

SHERATON HOTEL COMPLEX, New York City - Account Director, All Group

SHERATON BOSTON HOTEL AND TOWERS, Boston, MA - Account Director

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Liberal Studies

University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh, Stevens Point, and Milwaukee

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