Taffeta Burr-Lewis

Director Of Sales Marketing at Hornblower Cruises and Events

Taffeta Burr-Lewis has a diverse work experience in the sales and marketing industry. Taffeta started their career at Aqua Hotels & Resorts as a Senior Sales Manager - Groups. In this role, they focused on driving and executing group sales and marketing plans, negotiating rates for hotel services, and overseeing site inspections.

After their time at Aqua Hotels & Resorts, Taffeta joined Hornblower Cruises & Events in 2010 as a Public Cruise Sales and Revenue Manager. Taffeta worked closely with the Director of Sales & Marketing and Port Marketing Manager to establish and develop public cruise products. Taffeta also devised discount pricing strategies, evaluated products, and streamlined workflows to achieve operational excellence.

Taffeta was promoted to Associate Director of Sales & Marketing in 2011 and later became the Director of Sales & Marketing. In their current position, they develop and implements strategic sales and marketing plans to achieve business objectives. Taffeta manages a team of 24 individuals across three California offices, overseeing marketing, event coordination, private event sales, and restaurant sales. Taffeta is also responsible for allocating resources and administering a budget of $3 million.

Overall, Taffeta Burr-Lewis has demonstrated their expertise in sales and marketing throughout their various roles and has consistently achieved positive results for the companies they have worked for.

Taffeta Burr-Lewis completed their education at Wellesley College, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology & Studio Art. Prior to that, they attended Lick-Wilmerding High School, where they completed a College Prep program. In addition to their formal education, Taffeta has also obtained certifications including a Certificate in Marketing with a Specialization in Integrated Marketing Communications from UC Berkeley Extension and a Disney's Approach to Business Excellence Certificate from the Disney Institute. The obtained years and months for these certifications are not provided.

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Timeline

  • Director Of Sales Marketing

    2012 - present

  • Associate Director Of Sales Marketing

    December, 2011

  • Public Cruise Sales And Revenue Manager

    2010