Cristina Baumann

Cristina Baumann, CTC, is an experienced sales and marketing professional with a strong background in the hospitality and events industry. Currently serving as Vice President of Sales for the West Coast and Mid-West Region at Tao Group Hospitality since February 2012, Cristina has previously held various leadership roles including Director of Sales for both Las Vegas and Los Angeles. Noteworthy experience includes the creation of the private dining and special events department at ARIA Resort & Casino, where Cristina consistently exceeded revenue goals by 33%. Other positions include Sales Manager for the Hard Rock Cafe Strip Opening Team and Sales and Marketing Manager at Roy's Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine, where significant sales growth was achieved. Early career experience as Meetings and Special Events Manager at Mercedes-Benz of North America provided valuable expertise in managing high-profile events and coordinating logistics globally. Cristina holds a CTC certification and has continued education in wine and convention management.