Russell Brunning

Experience

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.