Hospitality America
Michelle M. Mathis, MBA has a diverse background in sales and marketing, with a focus on the hospitality industry. Michelle M currently holds the position of Director of Sales & Marketing at Hospitality America, where they oversee the sales and marketing strategies for the company. Prior to this role, Michelle served as the Complex Business Travel Sales Manager and Senior Area Sales Manager, where they were responsible for driving sales in various sectors such as Manufacturing, Automotive, Construction, Law, Engineering, Electric/Power/Energy, and Restaurants/Hospitality. Michelle M also worked as an Area Corporate Group Sales Manager and Corporate Sales Manager during their time at Hospitality America.
Before joining Hospitality America, Michelle worked as a Catering and Sales Account Manager at Winegardner & Hammons Hotel Group and as a Catering Sales/Event Sales Manager at John Q. Hammons Hotels and Resorts. Michelle M also gained experience as a Front Desk Manager at Winegardner & Hammons. Michelle began their career at Hyatt Place Columbia/Harbison, where they started as a Gallery Host and later transitioned to the role of Sales Coordinator. Their responsibilities involved managing events and groups, as well as assisting with corporate sales.
Additionally, Michelle has a background in instruction, having worked as an Instructor at the American Red Cross. In this role, they taught CPR and First Aid to various individuals, primarily focusing on lay responders such as school teachers, hospice staff/nurses, businesses, and individuals.
Throughout their career, Michelle has demonstrated strong leadership and networking skills, as well as the ability to drive revenue and develop effective sales strategies. Their experience in the hospitality industry, combined with their educational background and instruction skills, make their a versatile and valuable asset in the field of sales and marketing.
Michelle M Mathis, MBA has a diverse educational background that includes a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Ashford University, with a focus on Organizational Leadership, which they obtained between 2012 and 2014. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Ashford University between 2010 and 2012.
Before pursuing their higher education, Michelle attended Midlands Technical College, where specific details regarding their degree or field of study are not provided. Michelle M also participated in the Walt Disney World College Intern Program from 2002 to 2004, although no specific degree or field of study is mentioned.
Michelle completed their General Education Diploma at Riverside High School in Greer, SC, in 2002, with a focus on General Studies.
In addition to their formal education, Michelle Mathis has obtained a certification as a Professional Bridal Consultant from the Penn Foster Career School, although the specific date of obtaining the certification is not provided.
Hospitality America
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Hospitality America is a full-service hotel management company focused on people, process, and results. What we call the HA Way. It’s an approach based on our core values that permeate everything we do, from who we partner with to how we develop our employees. We believe that when our values are aligned, success happens. Our people are the core of our success; therefore, our values are characterized by the acronym P.E.A.C.H. PASSIONATE – Passionate with the spirit to serve. EXCELLENCE – Committed to excellence that inspires results. ADAPTABLE – Adjust, adapt, and overcome. COMMUNITY – Creators of collaborative community invested in growth. HUMBLE – Humble, trustworthy, and transparent. They guide how we work, who we work with, and how we achieve success for both our partners and our internal community. Our portfolio reflects a preference for quality over quantity and a commitment to operational excellence, which allows us to be nimble, adaptive, and attentive to our associates, guests, and owners. We are focused on expanding our portfolio with new build developments and acquisitions of new third-party management contracts. With growth, opportunity exists, and we pride ourselves on the development of our associates, providing training and resources needed to achieve their individual goals. At Hospitality America, we endeavor to create hotels that imbibe what it means to be P.E.A.C.H, creating team-oriented environments, committed to guests, owners, and each other. It starts with collaboration at every level, a commitment to diversity and inclusion, and a shared passion for excellence. The core to our success, the HA way.