Heidi Walters Chme

About Heidi Walters Chme

Effective at building and motivating teams to achieve significant results. COMMUNICATION - Able to clearly present information through written and spoken word- Maintain a strong and positive relationship with industry partners- Participated in the successful development and launch of two international websites- Redirecting chapter communication which resulted considerable cost reductions- Maintain a well established network of industry related professionals. RESOURCE MANAGEMENT - Effective at designing and implementing marketing plans - Demonstrated competence in managing budgets, forecasting and financial analysis. Specialties: advertising, budgeting, front office, government, marketing, meeting facilitation, presentation skills, sales, supervisory skills.

Experience

1. Senior Director, Partner & Industry Relations

   Visit North Carolina

   Oct 2014 — Present · Raleigh, NC, US

   Oversee marketing initiatives of group travel, international and sports marketing as well as industry relations and stewardship efforts (Outdoor NC) for the Tourism unit of the Ecomonic Development Partnership of North Carolina or Visit NC.

Education

• North Central State College

  Associate's degree

  1977 — 1979

Skills

• International Marketing
• Revenue Analysis
• Strategy
• Marketing
• Public Relations
• Food & Beverage
• Forecasting
• Corporate Events
• Online Marketing
• Customer Service
• Hotel Management
• Advertising
• International Sales
• Destination Marketing
• Tourism
• Sales
• Online Advertising
• Event Planning
• Hospitality
• Resorts
• Marketing Communications
• Hospitality Management
• Budgets
• Sponsorship
• Fundraising
• Marketing Strategy
• Event Management
• Meeting Planning
• Convention Services
• Market Planning
• Social Media
• Incentive Travel
• Strategic Planning
• Social Networking
• Social Media Marketing
• Leadership
• Trade Shows
• Hotels
• Hospitality Industry
• Marketing Management