Michael Weinberg

About Michael Weinberg

20-year travel, tourism and hospitality professional with a passion for serving others. True believer in the magic created when people travel, experience other cultures, and connect with each other.* TRUST - do what I promise and hold myself and others accountable to ensure the best outcome * DEDICATION - follow-through, follow-up, and not stopping until the job is completed* ADAPTABILITY - shift my approach based on priorities, trends, data, and feedback* PROSPECTING - restless pursuit of the next opportunity - always keeping a full funnel * PASSION and EXCITEMENT - it\'s intrinsic and it\'s my A-game everyday.all-in, all the timeSpecialties: Public Speaking, Interpersonal Communication, Guest Experience, Conducting Business Internationally, Cultural Awareness, Market Development, Business Development, Action Plans, Networking, Training, Relationship BuildingComfortable working in an office, remotely, or on travel with the ability and able to make highly-effective presentations and conduct business in Spanish

Experience

1. Group Sales Manager

   Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel, Chicago

   Sep 2022 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

   Architecturally-acclaimed, contemporary hotel, embodying the essence of upper upscale accommodations, meetings/events, and hospitality. 334 guest rooms, sqft (2,601 sqm) of function space. Tour and Travel, Leisure, International Inbound, MICE, Corporate and Association - up to 275 rooms on peak

Education

• Florida Atlantic University

  Hospitality & Tourism Management Certificate

• Penn State University

  Japanese

• University of South Florida Muma College of Business

  Certificate, Post Crisis Hospitality Management

• American University

  BA, Broadcasting, Spanish, Latin American Studies

Skills

• Hospitality Management
• Public Speaking
• Resorts
• Strategy
• Leisure Travel
• Management
• Direct Sales
• Integrated Marketing
• Cultural Awareness
• Leadership
• Hotels
• Latin America
• Travel Management
• Event Planning
• Prospect Research
• Customer-Focused Sales
• Trade Shows
• Crm
• Destination Marketing
• Sales
• Marketing
• Cold Calling
• Onq
• Account Management
• Selling
• Marketing Communications
• Sales Presentations
• Tourism
• Hotel Booking
• Customer Satisfaction
• Training
• New Business Development
• Strategic Planning
• Strategic Partnerships
• Negotiation
• Tour Operators
• Customer Service
• Online Marketing
• Spanish
• Hotel Management