Wendy Augustus

Experience

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  Penn Gaming-Hollywood Casino

  Sept 1992 - Jan 2006

  General Manager of Group Sales

  During my years with Casino Magic Golf Resort AKA Penn Gaming, (1992-2006) I held many roles in the Sales Industry:Customer Service Representative: Provided exceptional customer service to clients and guests, ensuring their needs were met efficiently and professionally.Tour and Travel Coordinator: Managed tour and travel arrangements, coordinating logistics and ensuring smooth operations for group visits.Sales Manager: Developed and implemented sales strategies to drive revenue growth across various market segments, including government, corporate, associations, retail, restaurant lodging, medical, university, and general group sales.District and Regional Manager: Oversaw sales operations and teams across multiple locations, ensuring consistent performance and adherence to company standards.Pre-Opening Sales: Led pre-opening sales efforts for three new hotel openings in Mississippi, including strategic planning, marketing, and establishing relationships with key stakeholders.I held positions in Customer Service, Tour and Travel Coordinator, Sales Manager, District and Regional Manager in all market segments including Government, Business Travel -Corporate & Associations (Group & Transient), Retail & Restaurant Lodging, Medical, University and General Group Sales Manager for the Casino Magic Resort. Conducted Pre-Opening Sales for three new hotel opening in Mississippi. Show less

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  Drury Hotels

  Apr 2007 - Nov 2020

  Area Sales Manager, Area Sales Market Manager, Trainer & Mentor

  Conduct sales activities related to selling guest rooms and meeting space by following the direction of Drury United, The Sales Difference in order to increase company, market and hotel revenue. Responsible for achieving the revenue goals set fort by the Regional Sales Manager and Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Conducted Pre-Opening Sales for two new hotel opening in San Antoino and two hotel renovations.

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  Drury Hotels Company, LLC.

  Nov 2020 - now

  Account Sales Executive for the Government Market-State of TX, AZ and TN, conduct sales activities related to selling guest rooms and meeting space by following the direction of Drury United, in order to increase company, market and hotel revenue. Responsible for achieving the revenue goals for Drury Hotels in TX, TN and AZ by identifying and securing customer relationships for state agencies business opportunities.Primary responsibility is to find, grow and maintain Government (State Agency) accounts usage at a minimum of three or more hotels. Show less

  • Account Sales Executive -Government Market-State of TX, TN & AZ

    May 2023 - now

  • Market Sales Executive, Revenue Strategy & Marketing Sales

    Nov 2020 - Apr 2023