TradeWinds Island Resorts
Karleen Johnson has extensive work experience in the hospitality industry. Karleen began their career at TradeWinds Island Resorts in 2000 as a Catering Sales/Convention Service Manager. In 2003, they moved on to Crowne Plaza Miami, where they worked as a Crowne Meeting Director for 10 months. Karleen then returned to TradeWinds Island Resorts as a Catering Sales Manager, CMP from 2003 to 2008. Karleen subsequently held the position of Senior Sales Manager at TradeWinds Island Resorts, where they were responsible for overseeing room night production for groups in the Midwest Territory. In 2021, Karleen was promoted to Assistant Director of Sales and is currently serving as the Director of Sales for TradeWinds Island Resorts.
Karleen Johnson attended St. Petersburg Catholic High School from 1992 to 1996. Karleen then went on to pursue a Bachelor of Science degree in Hospitality Management/Travel & Tourism at the University of Florida from 1996 to 2000.
TradeWinds Island Resorts
At TradeWinds Island Resorts, Hospitality Professionals will find a truly one of a kind employment experience. As the largest beach resort employer in the area, we offer lots of opportunity for advancement and growth. We currently have over 250 different job titles, from Boat Captain to Vacation Planner Professional and Resident Artist to Adventure Center Supervisor. Many positions offer stepped rate scales so we can get our best employees more money faster. Every position offers some form of bonus, commission, or other incentive programs for doing a great job. Cross training is extremely common at TradeWinds. Learn different jobs to get more hours and more experience! Our Employees, though, are truly what makes our Company special. Our Guests have a consistent expectation of us to be “aggressively friendly”, and we have the same expectation of each other.