Maryann Castronovo

About Maryann Castronovo

Senior hospitality sales professional with a proven record of driving revenue through relationship-based selling, brand representation, and high-touch guest experiences.Experience includes sales and revenue roles with Hilton and Hyatt, working directly with guests, partners, and internal teams to convert trust into long-term value. Known for strong communication skills, consultative selling, and the ability to read client needs quickly and close with confidence.What differentiates me is a background in storytelling and marketing, which enhances my effectiveness in sales conversations, presentations, and brand-forward partnerships. I bring polish, emotional intelligence, and strategic thinking to every client interaction.Currently targeting senior hospitality sales, group sales, partnerships, or revenue-focused roles where experience, credibility, and relationship management matter.

Experience

1. Hospitality Sales and Group Revenue Professional

   Hilton

   Oct 2024 — Present · San Diego, CA, US

   Drive hospitality revenue through consultative, relationship-based sales in a high-volume, guest-focused environmentManage the full sales cycle from initial engagement through needs assessment, presentation, follow-up, and closeEngage leisure, group, and event-driven guests to identify opportunities aligned with occupancy, revenue, and experience goalsRepresent the Hilton brand with professionalism, polish, and credibility, ensuring consistent alignment with brand standardsBuild rapid rapport with diverse clientele, including repeat and referral guests, to support sustained revenue growthPartner cross-functionally with on-site teams to ensure seamless coordination from booking through guest arrivalMaintain disciplined follow-up and pipeline awareness to support forecasting and revenue consistencyRecognized for strong communication, emotional intelligence, and ability to translate guest needs into compelling solutions

Education

• La Jolla High School

  Cum Laude Society

• New York University

  Creative Writing, Journalism

• UC Irvine

  Bachelor of Arts - Graduated with Distinguished Honors

Skills

• Copy Editing
• Press Releases
• Public Speaking
• Newspapers
• Film
• Social Media Marketing
• Editing
• Creative Writing
• Freelance Writing
• Books
• Copywriting
• Journalism
• New Media
• Feature Articles
• Web Content
• Editorial
• Entertainment
• Public Relations
• Media Relations
• Social Media
• Publishing
• Writing
• Storytelling
• Social Networking
• Blogging