Joannie C.

Joannie C. has a diverse work experience, starting with their current role as Global Sales Director for Business Travel and the Travel Industry at Omni Hotels & Resorts, which they began in 2022. Prior to that, they worked as a Strategic Partnerships Manager at CANVS Street Art in 2021.

From 2019 to 2020, they served as the Director of Sales for North America at The Buergenstock Selection, where they led the luxury leisure strategy and client partnerships for a portfolio of 5-star hotels and resorts. Before that, from 2012 to 2019, they held the position of Regional Director of Sales for Global Accounts in the Northeast Region at WorldHotels, focusing on driving cost savings and increasing market share.

Joannie's earlier work experience includes roles such as Global Sales Manager for North America at The Leading Hotels of the World from 2010 to 2012, Group Sales Manager at Westminster Hotel from 2007 to 2010, and Catering Sales and Front Office roles at Hyatt Regency Jersey City from 2005 to 2007.

Joannie began their career as a Group Reservations Coordinator at Dolce Hotels & Resorts in 2003 and gained valuable experience as a Student Intern at Continental Airlines in 2000. Overall, Joannie has a strong background in sales, strategic partnerships, and client management within the hospitality industry.

Joannie C. holds a Graduate Certificate in Leadership from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Joannie also has a Bachelor of Science degree in Hotel, Restaurant & Tourism Management from the same university. Additionally, they have studied Sustainable Tourism at Universidad EARTH. In October 2016, Joannie obtained the Global Travel Professional (GTP) certification from GBTA | Global Business Travel Association.