Suzanne Kennedy
Director of Sales & Marketing @Rosen Hotels & Resorts
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WORK HISTORY
Director of Sales & Marketing @Rosen Hotels & Resorts
Orlando, FL, US
Leads all sales and marketing efforts with a focus on driving group and leisure business, increasing hotel occupancy, and maximizing use of event sales and services spaces to support revenue goals- Manage marketing strategies, positioning, and cross-property collaboration within the Rosen Hotels & Resorts portfolio- Mentor and coach team members while fostering long-term client relationships- Responsible for driving YOY revenue growth and business development
EDUCATION
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
B.S., Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management
SKILLS
ABOUT SUZANNE KENNEDY
Award-winning hospitality executive with over 30 years of experience and a long-standing leadership role at Rosen Hotels & Resorts. Known for driving revenue, managing multimillion-dollar sales pipelines, and developing the people and relationships that fuel long-term success.Plays a central role in financial oversight, including P&L management, forecasting, and strategic planning across sales and marketing functions. Leads cross-functional teams with a focus on performance, accountability, and culture, creating an environment where people are empowered to thrive.Centered on helping people grow, celebrating team success, and learning from others every day. Maintains a strong emphasis on relationship development, both internally and externally, recognizing that client loyalty and team longevity are earned through trust, consistency, and care.Guided always by the sentiments of Rosen Hotels & Resorts founder and mentor Harris Rosen to “always do the right thing” and “never give up,” principles that continue to shape her leadership style and day-to-day decision making. These values have helped her build deep credibility in the association, government, and corporate meetings space, where trust and consistency are paramount.Career includes more than a decade at Walt Disney World in hotel operations, event sales and services, and food and beverage leadership, as well as roles in the Walt Disney World College Program, Disney Management Development Program, and the opening team of Disneyland Paris. Also brings consulting experience in meeting planning and hospitality business strategy.Actively engaged in community impact work, including breast cancer awareness advocacy and American Cancer Society involvement.
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