simultaneouslymeeting other requirements for prospecting, bookingplus participating in philanthropic endeavors Wyndham Worldwide Sales – Nashville Crossville Orlando, TN FL Employment with Wyndham was a unusual professional opportunity to learn exceptional sales skills while continuously “climbing the corporate ladder” having the exposure to an array of position being centered around sales. Each promotion offered exposures to more challenging hurdles increasing sales skill level as well, while simultaneously fine tuning other areas of sales such as; being a better listener, creatively and effectively finding mutually beneficial resolutions, learning to neutralize situations by having client's mirror my calm behavior, and overcoming anxiety of asking for business. I began working with Wyndham as a Sales Executive in Nashville, TN, and was promoted to the company's first On-Site Owner Service Specialist responsible for mediating misrepresentation issues while ultimately saving the sale 8 months later. The role also included training, monitoring representatives in the area of customer service, and rolling out new sales contest. The next promotion while in Nashville was to Marketing Assistant, which encompassed administrative support to the Marketing Director, in addition to assisting with implementing marketing plans, lead generation, organizing & executing special events for owners and monitoring the results of all marketing categories. In 2005, due to the my success and positive impact on site's cancellation rate, I was promoted to Quality Assurance Manager being responsible for reviewing contract documents with owners at point of sale as well as overseeing training representatives best sales practices. My final position was a Rescission Recovery Specialist, again originated from the positive results of the On-Site Specialist role, leading the company to create a company-wide team. As the Southeast & Western Region specialist, responsibilities included troubleshooting and recovering contracts for over 30 resorts working from a home office. In this role, I was able to neutralize misrepresentation issues in the process of reaching negative media coverage for company, as well as recovered half a million dollars in revenue attempting to have contracts cancelled. In 2008, my position was eliminated during the company's downsizing of 6,000 employees. 09/1995 to 12/2000 Editor & Writer Market One Communications – Sevierville, TN During employment with Market One Communications was the Editor for Tennessee Golf & Travel as well as Vacation Ownership Magazine. Duties included development of editorial calendar, recruiting writers, organizing distribution & circulation, writing, coordinating print dates, layout of publication and overseeing office staff and documenting sales staff activity. Company also offered marketing consulting services as well as created special marketing campaigns for vacation ownership companies such as Fairfield, Wyndham, Bluegreen and Westgate. My decision to change professional directions from sales was due to changes in marital status and needing a more flexible schedule for my family. The company dissolved in 2001 when owner returned to sales in the timeshare business. 11/2008 to 08/2009 Owner & Operator Uniquely Yours Gift & Gourmet Nook – Crossville, TN Built business from the ground up creating a company profile and marketing plan which reflected a “unique” boutique offering handmade and “one-of-a-kind” products Oversaw all daily operation and purchasing for hotel Designed floor plan to showcase feature products an highlight products provided by consignment vendors Coordinated first marketing cooperative and special events with surrounding shops Sold shop making profit to accept position with the Chattanoogan Hotel . 08/1986 to 12/2000 Director of Sales & GM Ramada Inn – Pigeon Forge, TN Developed hotel's first Sales & Marketing Department which encompassed transitioning family-owned corporation ofthe Ramada Inn, Maples Landing (a second boutique-style hotel of 50 units) and restaurant into operating via a strategically