Greg Waldo

About Greg Waldo

Career hospitality professional with over 25 years of experience spanning sales, food and beverage, management, development, and operations.I currently serve as a Manager of Global Accounts with HelmsBriscoe to consult with clients for sourcing and securing the ideal venues for meetings, conferences, and group travel. By leveraging my industry expertise and relationships, I provide clients with customized solutions, added value, and time-saving efficiencies in the venue sourcing process.Prior to joining HelmsBriscoe, I held senior sales and leadership roles with Hilton, Marriott, Ramada, Shilo Inns, and The Broadmoor, where I specialized in group sales, account management, and strategic partnerships across diverse markets, including SMERF, corporate, and leisure.Specialties: group sales, venue sourcing, contract negotiation, hospitality management, staff development, strategy, marketing, and food & beverage operations.

Experience

1. Manager, Global Accounts

   HelmsBriscoe

   Jun 2025 — Present · Omaha, NE, US

   Global Hotel & Venue Sourcing Specialist

Education

• Bellevue University

  NA, Education

• Central Community College

  Associate's degree, Education

• University of Nebraska at Kearney

  Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

Skills

• Hospitality Industry
• Public Relations
• Revenue Analysis
• Social Networking
• Social Media Marketing
• Hiring
• Property Management Systems
• Leadership
• Tourism
• Sales Management
• Negotiation
• Marketing Strategy
• Restaurants
• Food & Beverage
• Banquets
• Customer Service
• Customer Satisfaction
• Training
• Resorts
• Public Speaking
• New Business Development
• Corporate Events
• Event Management
• Meeting Planning
• Trade Shows
• Strategic Planning
• Event Planning
• Micros
• Yield Management
• Sales
• Budgets
• Food
• Social Media
• Rooms Division
• Front Office
• Management
• Team Building
• Hospitality
• Catering
• Hotel Booking