Shannon Collins

Spanish Fort, Alabama, United States

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About me
Area Director of Sales at Homewood Suites, Hilton Garden Inn and Hampton Inn Mobile East-Bay Daphne
Education
- Huntingdon college
  2013 - 2015
  Bachelor of business administration (b.b.a.) business administration and management, general 4.0 gpa
- James h faulkner state community college
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  Bachelor of science (bs) business administration and management, general
  Activities and Societies: Phi Theta Kappa
- University of mobile
  2013 - 2014
  Bachelor of science (bs) business administration, management and operations 4.0 gpa
Experience
- Pch hotels & resorts
  Jan 2002 - Oct 2006
  - Guest Services Manager
    Mar 2004 - Oct 2006
  - Front Desk Supervisor
    Jan 2002 - Jun 2004
- Bassett furniture industries, inc.
  Jul 2006 - Jul 2007
  Sales and design consultant
- Radisson admiral semmes
  Jul 2007 - Jun 2008
  Front office manager
- Courtyard marriott and fairfield inn & suites marriott hotels, spanish fort, al
  Aug 2008 - Feb 2022
  Dual director of sales
  Work with meeting, group, and corporate travel planners to help them meet their objectives and have a great experience at our hotels. Proactively solicit business from all markets to accomplish room night and revenue goals for two Marriott properties totaling 174 guest rooms and 675 sq ft of meeting space. Find business opportunities and build rapport with local decision makers through personal sales calls to businesses within the market area, and on property site inspections with potential travel partners. Identify client needs and objectives, prepare presentations, and negotiate hotel sales contracts. Represent the hotels at industry and business events. Responsible for creating marketing collateral, marketing ads, updating website content, and providing operations support when needed. Offer sales support to a third hotel with 125 guest rooms in the Biloxi, MS market when needed. Show less
- Pch hotels & resorts
  Feb 2022 - Jul 2024
  Sales manager at renaissance riverview plaza and renaissance battle house hotel & spa
- Commonwealth hotels
  Jul 2024 - now
  Area director of sales
  Homewood Suites Mobile East-Bay DaphneHilton Garden Inn Mobile-East Bay Daphne'Hampton Inn Mobile -East Bay Daphne
Licenses & Certifications
- Extended stay sales
  Hilton
  May 2025
  View certificate
- Acess edge training coach
  Marriott international
  Dec 2013
- Entertainment segment certified
  Marriott international
  Nov 2014
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Shannon Collins
  Hotel of the Year Commonwealth Hotels Feb 2025 Hilton Garden Inn Mobile-East Bay Daphne was awarded Hotel of the Year for 2024 at the Commonwealth Hotels Executive Leadership Conference. This achievement recognizes our team's unwavering commitment to outstanding revenue growth, guest satisfaction and overall performance.
- Awarded to Shannon Collins
  The Spirit to Serve Award Marriott International Jan 2017 Award initiated by guest feedback to Marriott International about in recognition of outstanding service.
Volunteer Experience
- Volunteer
  Issued by Prodisee Pantry
  Associated with Shannon Collins