Matt Lewis

About Matt Lewis

SENIOR EXECUTIVEStrategic Planning ǀ New Business Development ǀ Competitive Analysis ǀ P&L Management | Exceptional Relationship BuilderA dynamic and visionary leader with proven excellence in the hospitality and tourism industry, paired with expertise in providing policy guidelines for effective business development, sales, PR, and marketing operations. Exhibited exceptional ability to draw roadmaps and formulate out-of-box strategies to manage multiple service portfolios. Well-rounded experience in identifying new opportunities and revenue streams, generating multi-millions in sales. Skilled in effective networking, and building highly-valued relations in corporate, political, and non-profit sectors to create an ideal customer profile and encourage tourism. Hold an analytical mindset to determine different KPIs, and restructure procedures to ensure optimal ROI by controlling resources/capital. Seeking to leverage industry expertise to bridge the gaps in operating costs and profitability.

Experience

1. Director of Sales

   Visit Concord

   Dec 2025 — Present · Concord, CA, US

   Represent and advocate for the incredible, diverse and forward thinking city of Concord, California.

Education

• Butler University

  BA, Science in Public and Corporate Communications

  1985 — 1989

Skills

• Budgets
• Rooms Division
• Hotels
• Revenue Analysis
• Trade Shows
• Food & Beverage
• Front Office
• Marketing
• Client Development
• Negotiation
• Resorts
• Event Management
• Meeting Planning
• Catering
• Hotel Management
• Online Travel
• Contract Negotiation
• Customer Service
• Hospitality Industry
• Travel Management
• Corporate Events
• Hospitality Management
• Property Management Systems
• Collaboration
• Hotel Booking
• Pre-Opening
• Marketing Communications
• Hospitality
• Banquets
• Budgeting
• Tourism