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Gina Taylor

OBJECTIVES: To obtain a position in the Sales and Marketing industry, were my experience and knowledge can be utilized for growth and long term employment.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

SYSCO Food Services of San Francisco- Sales and Marketing Associate, East Bay
Fremont, CA – 2006- 10-2008
· Perform as a relationship manager and take a consultative approach to selling by proposing new ideas to exceed customer expectations.
· Develop and penetrate each of their accounts by selling the full mix of SYSCO product categories through presentation of new products, ideas, sales tools, and services.
· Research and share industry and market information,
Encourage client participation in food shows and facility tours,
Product specialists, and follow through on customer requests for information & samples.

Hilton Oakland– Corporate Sales Manager
Oakland, CA - 2003 – 2006
· Handle all Individual Business Travel accounts working closely with National Sales.
· Responsible for increasing productivity of all corporate accounts.
· Prospect new business with outside sales calls and site visits.
· Attend local Chamber event and Seminars.

The Holiday Inn Bay Bridge – Catering / Sales Manager
Emeryville, CA - 2001 – 2003
· Maintained all top corporate and government accounts.
· Created and implemented new advertising and marketing strategies to increase revenue.
· Assisted with coordinating booked conferences/meetings working closely with banquets, and chef.
· Liaison to the Director of Catering in order to assist with the financial oversight of the account.
· Established contact with outside sales and other associated business.

Clarion Suites lake Merritt Hotel – Sales and Marketing Manager
Oakland, CA – 2000– 2001
· Managed corporate and government accounts.
· Responsible for prospecting new business with outside sales calls, marketing, and attending local networking events.

Comfort Suite and Quality Inn – Area Sales and Marketing Manager
Oakland, CA – 1999– 2000
· Responsible for managing accounts at Oakland and Richmond properties.
· Coordinated and facilitated activities for in house meetings and conferences.
· Handled the event management on all booked events, meeting with on-site planners, and working side by side with banquet department.
· Established contact with outside sales and other associated businesses to bring in more revenue.

EDUCATION:Lincoln University, Oakland, CA
College of Alameda, Alameda, CA - 1997
Hilton Sales College, Phoenix, AZ - Certificate of Completion - 2003

COMPUTER SKILLS:
· Microsoft 2000 & Power Point
· Microsoft Access 2.0 & Microsoft Excel
· Systems 21 (Hospitality Reservation System); Delphi system
References available upon request

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