Melissa brings over 20 years of hospitality experience to her current role with Kana Hotel Group, with prior experience ranging from hotel level sales and operations to Regional Director of Sales for a group of 8 hotels in Central Alabama. She has held Director of Sales positions with Hilton Worldwide, Starwood and IHG brands. As Director of Sales with Hilton Worldwide, she led sales teams, coops and clusters, participated in multiple brand Beta programs, and obtained Hilton Certified Revenue Manager status. Melissa also received the 2003 Embassy Suites RevPAR Growth Award for an Airport Hotel and the 2005 Diamonds in the Desert Hilton Family of Brands DOS of the Year Award. Her knowledge of sales, marketing and revenue management has developed her into an industry leader with relationships spanning the US and Germany. Melissa holds a B.S in Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism Administration from the University of South Carolina. Melissa currently resides in Hoover, AL with her husband and son.
April, 2014 - present
Corporate Director of Sales at Gencare, Inc
Corporate Director of Sales at Practice Hospitality
Corporate Director Of Sales at The Kessler Collection
Corporate Director Of Sales at SREE Hotels
Corporate Director Of Sales at Sightline Hospitality