Emma Close

Emma (Brett) Close is an accomplished sales manager currently working at Hilton Norfolk THE MAIN since November 2022. Previously, Emma held the position of Senior Associate Brand Manager at Smithfield Foods from April 2021 to November 2022, following an earlier role as Associate Brand Manager. Emma's experience in corporate sales and events management includes serving as Director of Corporate Sales and Special Events and Corporate Sales and Special Events Coordinator at Fearrington Village from June 2015 to June 2019. Emma began their career in event coordination at The University of Georgia, working as Event Coordinator and Event Design Coordinator from March 2014 to June 2015. Emma holds a Master's of Management in Hospitality from Cornell University Graduate School and a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Recreation Marketing Operations from The University of Georgia.