Rosy Merlino

Rosy Merlino has extensive experience in the hotel and hospitality industry, with a focus on sales and marketing. Rosy is currently working as the Area Director of Sales & Marketing at GrandLife Hotels, starting in June 2021. Prior to this role, they worked at The Dominick as the Director of Sales / Marketing Division from April 2016 to September 2020. Before that, they worked at Morgans Hotel Group as the Regional Director of Group Sales from March 2013 to March 2016. Rosy also served as the Area Director, Sales & Marketing at Dream Hotel Group from 2010 to 2012. Earlier in their career, they held positions at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts as the Director of Sales / Interim Director of Sales & Marketing from 2006 to 2009, and at Jolly Hotels where they worked as the Regional Director of Sales & Marketing from January 2001 to October 2006. Rosy also served as the Assistant Director of Sales from January 1999 to December 2000 and as the Senior Sales Manager - Key Accounts from January 1994 to December 1998 at Jolly Hotels.

Rosy Merlino obtained a degree in Tourism from the Oxford Institute, specializing in Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. In addition to their degree, they have obtained various certifications, including Digital Advertising from the HubSpot Academy, NYS Citizen Public Health Leader Certificate from Cornell University, Foundations of Project Management from Google, and CVENT Hybrid Events Certification from Cvent Academy. Rosy also holds certifications in Covid-19 compliance, contact tracing, and pandemic compliance. Furthermore, Rosy has received certifications in Sports Sales & Marketing, Advanced Google Analytics, Social Media Marketing, Running Coach, First Aid/CPR/AED, and E-Mail Marketing.