Matt Kiernan
Improving Lives Through Intentional Personal and Professional Connections Each Day.
- Role
- Senior Group Sales Manager at Prairie Meadows
- Location
- West Des Moines, IA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Matt Kiernan
For 40 years I have built a career centered on helping people every day. I’ve been fortunate to work across industries including retail, hospitality, event planning, and personal coaching, each reinforcing my passion for service.Through my work with global brands such as Tommy Hilfiger, Eddie Bauer, Marriott and Hilton, I’ve gained invaluable experience—but the most important lesson has always been how to truly take care of people. Building quick connections, listening with intention, and consistently exceeding expectations are strengths I take great pride in.I believe each of us has the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in someone’s life every day—if we choose to. I strive to be that difference and to be the change I want to see.
Experience
Senior Group Sales Manager
Apr 2023 — Present · Altoona, IA, US
Prairie Meadows is a non for profit casino that supports economic development, education, arts, and human services in Central Iowa by reinvesting its profits back into the community, rather than for private gain. It\'s one of the few nonprofit casinos in the U.S. and is locally managed, distributing millions annually to local governments and charitable groups through grants and taxes. It has generated over $2.2 billion for Iowa through taxes and charitable giving since opening.
Education
Drake University
Hospitality Administration/Management
Grandview University
Business and Communication
1989 — 1991
Des Moines Area Community College
General study
1986 — 1987
Skills
- Sales Promotion
- Microsoft Word
- Contract Negotiation
- Creative Direction
- Trade Shows
- Hospitality
- Customer Satisfaction
- New Business Development
- Budgeting
- Sales
- Convention Services
- Event Management
- Meeting Planning
- Budgets
- Food
- Management
- Team Building
- Event Planning
- Strategic Planning
- Retail
- Marketing
- Public Relations
- Food
- Advertising
- Business Development
- Marketing Communications
- Fashion
- Food & Beverage
- Customer Service
- Hospitality Industry
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