Jill Maxwell-Straker

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ABOUT JILL MAXWELL-STRAKER

Over 30 years in Sales and Marketing, forecasting, leadership, and branding. Marketing and sales professional with strong public relations skills and a successful track record of helping organizations reach and exceed branding, marketing and corporate goals; held several leadership positions managing teams up to 12 direct reports; experience in client relations and working successfully with all levels of customers and staff; extensive sales knowledge with a consistent track record of exceeding sales targets; maintains an active presence in the community, serving on organizational committees and boards. I have been in the hospitality business all my life-my passion came from watching my Mom as a Banquet Manager of a private Country Club. I loved the excitement, the events, and the relationships! I began my career at that very country club when I turned 16 and moved up the ranks fairly quickly starting my hotel career at the age of 19 with Marriott. I have worked for Hilton products, IHG Products, Marriott products, and Starwood products. I have worked in all positions from Catering Assistant to Director of Sales and Director of Business Development. I have had a few mentors in my career and my goal is to be a mentor to a sales protege\' along my career path as Director of Sales.