Laura Collins HMCC

Experience

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  Wyndham Destinations

  Jan 1997 - Jan 2000

  Intern/CSM/ Sales Manager

  1997: Internship at The Wyndham Myrtle Beach Resort1998-2000: Convention Service Manager, Wyndham Ambassador West Hotel2000-2001: Sales Manager, Wyndham Ambassador West Hotel Specialized in the following Industries: -Social -Military -Education -Religious -Fraternal*Managed by Wyndham International

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  Embassy Suites by Hilton Chicago Magnificent Mile

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2003

  National Sales Manager

  *Part of the Pre-Opening Sales & Marketing Team for this Hotel*Specialized in the following Industries:-Social-Military-Education-Religious-Fraternal-Associations-Government

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  Hiltons of Chicago

  Jun 2003 - May 2005

  Convention Sales Manager

  Hilton Chicago Area Cluster Sales Office: Hilton Chicago, Palmer House Hilton, Hilton O'Hare

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  Embassy Suites by Hilton Indianapolis Downtown

  Jun 2006 - Apr 2010

  Convention Sales Manager

  Specialized in the following industries:-Citywide Conventions-National and State Associations-Government

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  Conrad Indianapolis

  Apr 2010 - now

  Senior Sales Manager

  Market Segmentations:-Professional Sports & Media-Collegiate Athletics & Team Travel-Corporate GroupJune 2015: Received HMCC (Healthcare Meeting Compliance Certificate)Specialties: Proactive & reactive selling techniques, creating marketing opportunities for the hotel through various promotions, event logistics, hotel market strategy, revenue management, customer relationship management, hospitality management, contract negotiation, ability to customize solutions for clients, familiar with the Indianapolis area to be a resource for off-site venues and activities. Show less