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Kara Davis

Kara Davis

Director of Sales

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    senior sales manager at Rockford Area Convention & Visitors Bureau

  • Education

    • Leadership

      2011 - 2012

    • Rockford Business College

      1997 - 1999
      AAS Business Administration Marketing/Management

      Activities and Societies: Editor-School Newspaper Student of the month President-Career Day Participant-Student trial Scholorship recipient Alpha-Batta-Kappa honerary member

  • Experience

    • Quality Suites

      Oct 2002 - Nov 2006
      Director of Sales

      Hotel rate negotiation with local & national companies: completed RFP's, loaded rates working with Choice Hotels International via the Global Distribution System, increased ADR and occupancy with significant year over year growth. Understood & utilized Smith Travel Research reports, involved with Signature training, lead the team and mentored all staff to be great sales people!

    • Marriott International

      Nov 2007 - Oct 2008
      Sales Manager

      STAR report analysis-determined what was in competitor hotels and shifted to Residence Inn. Experience in Extended Stay Occupancy & determined the right mix for the best interest of the hotel. Built ADR (Average Daily Rate) and determined what business was a good fit with current goals & objectives.

    • Hilton

      Oct 2008 - Jun 2015
      Regional Account Manager

      * Make daily contact with current and potential customers via in-person appointments, telephone calls, written correspondence, property tours and community involvement activities* Utilize effective customer contact, trace and file system and prepare weekly productivity reports on all sales activity* Maintain accurate room figures and booking records including gross revenues* Ensure all terms and functions are adhered to according to customer contracts* Ensure all sales collateral is current, accurate and portrays a professional image for the marketplace* Participate and/or attend hospitality and community organizations/events to include the local chamber, CVB, and other community/networking events Show less

    • Swedish Soul Fusion

      Apr 2014 - Sept 2018
      Co Owner

      Swedish Soul Fusion is a joint-venture between Kara & Cyndi to spread our love of food and culture thru the City of Rockford, IL. The "Signature" (Swedish meatballs over fried rice) quickly became a hit at local farmers markets and a business was born. Kara escaped Corporate America to become the full-time operator. We can't wait to feed you! Check us out of FB www.facebook.com/swedishsoulfusion

    • Owner

      Oct 2017 - now
      Keep Calm with Kara

    • GoRockford - the convention & visitors bureau

      Aug 2019 - now

      • group sales manager

        Aug 2021 - now

      • executive assistant

        Aug 2019 - now

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Safe food handler

      State of IL

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Board Member

      Issued by Habitat for Humanity Rockford, IL
      Habitat for Humanity Rockford, ILAssociated with Kara Davis