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ConferenceDirectDirector of Global Accounts
Nov. 2015 - Dec. 2016NationwideConferenceDirect - Hotel Procurement & Site Selection | Global Contracting & Negotiations | Meetings & Incentives WHAT IS CONFERENCEDIRECT?
At no cost to you, we deliver a comprehensive competitive analysis of venue options, based on an extensive database and an unbiased relationship with all hotel chains. When it comes time to negotiate your contract, we are unequaled. In most cases, we have pre-negotiated contracts, securing the most favorable terms possible for you, delivering measurable cost-savings. SERVICES OFFERED BY CONFERENCEDIRECT: - Site Selection & Contract Negotiation
- Conference Management
- Housing Management
- Registration Services ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ SITE SELECTION & CONTRACT NEGOTIATION ConferenceDirect promises not only to save you time and money, but also to secure for you the very best venues for your meeting, convention or incentive program. With thousands of events booked worldwide each year, we’ve built solid industry relationships. These associations are most beneficial when it comes time to negotiate. And because hotels compensate us directly, there is no cost to you. ✓ Single Point of Contact
✓ Site Inspection Assistance
✓ Comprehensive Analysis
✓ Savvy Negotiators
✓ Worldwide Representation
✓ Extensive Product Knowledge CONFERENCE MANAGEMENT
✓ Audiovisual Coordination & Price Negotiation
✓ Coordinating Destination Management Details
✓ Food and Beverage Coordination & Price Negotiation
✓ On-site Logistics
✓ Arranging Speakers
✓ Exhibit Management HOUSING MANAGEMENT
✓ Dedicated Managers
✓ Electronic Transfers
✓ Onsite Audits
✓ Accurate Reporting
✓ Registration Linked with Housing REGISTRATION SERVICES
✓ Knowledgeable Staff
✓ Attendee Communication
✓ Online Financial Processing
✓ Customized Software ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ PLEASE CONTACT ME TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THESE SERVICES: ◙ Ed.Polistico-Steinwender@ConferenceDirect.com ◙ (415) 770-3170
Gaylord Hotels - Marriott InternationalSenior Group Sales Executive - Gaylord Hotels
Sep. 2013 - Dec. 2014San Francisco Bay AreaGAYLORD HOTELS. EVERYTHING IN ONE PLACE.
Gaylord National - Gaylord Palms - Gaylord Opryland - Gaylord Texan
Marriott InternationalCitywide Sales Executive
Jun. 2009 - Sep. 2013San Francisco Bay Area- SAN FRANCISCO MARRIOTT MARQUIS - JW MARRIOTT SAN FRANCISCO UNION SQUARE - RENAISSANCE STANFORD COURT - SAN FRANCISCO MARRIOTT UNION SQUARE - COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT SAN FRANCISCO DOWNTOWN
L.A. LIVE (JW Marriott & The Ritz-Carlton)Director of National Accounts
May. 2007 - Jun. 2009Greater Los Angeles AreaTHE RITZ-CARLTON, LOS ANGELES ♦ JW MARRIOTT LOS ANGELES, L.A. LIVE • Member of the Pre-Opening Team for the 879-room JW Marriott & 123-room Ritz-Carlton hotels.
The JW Marriott & Ritz-Carlton Hotel, at Grande Lakes OrlandoDirector of National Accounts
Oct. 2005 - Jun. 2007Orlando, Florida AreaTHE RITZ-CARLTON ORLANDO, GRANDE LAKES ♦ JW MARRIOTT ORLANDO, GRANDE LAKES
Marriott California Desert ResortsDirector of National Accounts
Feb. 2000 - Oct. 2005Palm Springs Area, CA- JW MARRIOTT DESERT SPRINGS RESORT & SPA - RANCHO LAS PALMAS MARRIOTT RESORT & SPA - RENAISSANCE ESMERALDA RESORT & SPA
Adam's Mark HotelNational Accounts
May. 1998 - Feb. 2000Dallas, TX• Represented a convention hotel with 1842 guestrooms & 230,000 sq ft of exhibit and meeting space.
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