Thomas G.

About Thomas G.

I am an experienced Sales and Operations Professional, passionate about being the best. With strong executive experience in management, my leadership, unwavering loyalty and attention to detail have made me an asset to my team, owners and clients. I enjoy taking on new challenges both personally and professionally.I have continually advanced my career while strengthening my Sales, Operations and Revenue experience. I excel at building cohesive, successful sales teams that actually enjoy working together, selling and providing best in class service. Specialties: Dale Carnegie Graduate, C.H.A. and Sales Award Winner

Experience

1. Director of Sales and Marketing

   Sonesta International Hotels

   Oct 2021 — Present · Columbus, OH, US

   Develops and implements sales strategy of the hotel to ensure that occupancy, average daily rate and market share goals are achieved. The DOS works directly with the Executive Team to identify specific strategies and tactics to drive revenue according to the hotel’s seasonal demand.

Education

• Erie Community College

  Associates, food service, hospitality management

  1982 — 1984

Skills

• Interpersonal Communication
• Front Office
• Contract Negotiating
• Development & Implementation of Marketing Plans
• Employee Training
• Hospitality
• Tourism
• Revenue Analysis
• Yield Management
• Leadership Development
• Hotel Management
• Social Media
• Hiring Practices
• Event Management
• Meeting Planning
• Hospitality Industry
• Hospitality Management
• Hotels
• Customer Service