Dana Kahlhamer

About Dana Kahlhamer

I have dedicated my career to business development, strategic sales, partnerships & sponsorships and customer service, with a significant focus on the hospitality industry. My experience spans organizing and executing high-quality team-building events, meetings, conventions, and festivals, from music to motorsports, creating memorable experiences for all involved. Through mutually beneficial partnership, there has been increased exposure, sales and business on multiple levels, across many industries.Raised in central Minnesota and growing up working in a family-owned restaurant, I was drawn to the hospitality industry from a young age. As the youngest of five, I am the only one who chose to pursue a career in this field, and it has been a rewarding journey. The skills and lessons I\'ve acquired in hospitality have been invaluable, seamlessly transferring to various roles throughout my career.In addition to my career, I have found tremendous growth opportunities through community involvement. While in Colorado, I was active in the Colorado Springs and Fountain Chambers of Commerce as well as Colorado Springs Sports Economy Team, Southern Colorado Chapter of HSMAI and 100 Women who Care. As VP of Membership with Southern CO HSMAI I played a pivotal role in growing the chapter, hosting monthly events and earning awards for our educational programming. Since relocating back to MN, I have been involved with the several regional Chambers of Commerce, Lakes Area Human Resources Association (LAHRA) and Central MN Manufacturing Association (CMMA) as well as NIGP-The Institute for Public Procurement.After relocating back to central MN from CO in 2021, I am enjoying the opportunity to continue my efforts to contribute to the region where my journey began.

Experience

1. Account Executive K12

   Sourcewell

   Oct 2024 — Present · US

   Specializing in assisting Charter Schools across the United States utilize Sourcewell contracts to save precious time and resources on their purchasing needs.

Education

• Minnesota State Moorhead

  Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management

  1990 — 1994

Skills

• Front Office
• Team Building
• Management
• Sales Management
• Hotel Management
• Resorts
• Event Planning
• Hospitality Management
• Onq
• Property Management Systems
• Hospitality
• Leadership
• Hotels
• Pre-Opening
• Revenue Analysis
• Rooms Division
• Catering
• Training
• Banquets
• Tourism
• Yield Management
• Budgets
• Customer Insight
• Hospitality Industry
• Food & Beverage
• Sales Operations
• Convention Services
• Customer Service
• Sales
• Nonprofits
• Restaurants
• Event Management
• Meeting Planning