Russell Brunning

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Director of Administration at Suite Journeys Vacations

  • Education

    • California state university-long beach

      1966 - 1970
      Master's degree criminology cum laud

      Activities and Societies: Lambda Alpha Epsilon Studied.... Worked.... Studied.... Worked....

  • Experience

    • Midland marketing group

      Apr 1985 - Nov 1993
      Assistant project director

      Began Sales Career in at Scottsdale Camelback Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona. Worked at 4 different resorts during tenure with company. Involved in the start up operation with Blue Tree Resort in Orlando.

    • Sunterra

      Jun 1994 - Nov 1999
      Regional director of sales and marketing

      Responsible for Sales and Marketing efforts for 3 resorts in Orlando and 1 resort in Hilton Head.Maintained annual budgets exceeding $130 million at the 3 Orlando Resorts over 4 years. Created the company exit program, called "Encore" in 1996 which resulted in over $25 million in sales for Sunterra over the next 4 years.

    • Epic resorts group

      Nov 1999 - Oct 2001
      National vice president- sales and marketing

      Responsibility included all Sales and Marketing activities of 11 Resorts and off site sales operations on the East Coast and Exit sales programs throughout the 15 properties.

    • Chase investments (epic resorts)

      Oct 2001 - Oct 2002
      Vice president - program/sales operations

      Responsible for Sales and Marketing efforts at 7 off site Vacation Club locations fromDaytona to Chicago to Las Vegas and Minnesota.

    • Hilton grand vacations

      Nov 2002 - Dec 2004
      National director of local marketing services

      Responsible for directing Off Premises Marketing efforts for Hilton Grand Vacations on a National basis.

    • Hayes reid development

      Feb 2005 - May 2007
      Vp sales and marketing

      Responsible for coordination of sales operations for 3 condo holels and projects within the Orlando marketplace. Sold $45 Million in inventory.

    • Celebration world resort ltd

      Apr 2007 - Jun 2009
      Resort administrator

      Diverse responsibilities, including the Director of Owner Services, Director of Sales Verification Department and Director of the Exit Sales department.

    • More time sales marketing, llc

      Jun 2009 - Nov 2010
      Director/general manager - telesales operation

      Responsible for staff working for lead development for the Grand Seas,Celebration and Island One Resorts.

    • Newport celelebration llc

      Nov 2010 - Jul 2011
      Business administrator

      Responsible for Sales, Marketing and Contract Activities within the Company. Additional responsibilities with the off site cruise program working with the Bahamas Celebrationcruise line.

    • Suite journeys vacations

      Aug 2011 - now
      Director of administration

      Responsible for Management duties with Sales, Contracts Department and Verification Department.Enjoy working in a beachfront community providing vacation opportunities to guests. Owner base exceeding 300,000.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Florida real estate license