431 W South St., Slatington, PA 18080  908-268-4373  Katelyn.E.Houser@gmail.com
Katelyn Houser
Career Focus
To work in a position that utilizes my previous experience, interpersonal skills, organizational skills, management abilities, and creativity while providing an opportunity for personal growth and career advancement.
Experience
May 2011 – Aug 2013
Holiday Inn Express
Malvern, PA
Director of Sales
Independently responsible for all aspects of the Sales Department
Work hand-in-hand with the General Manager to ensure proper rate and inventory management
Create and maintain relationships with new and existing accounts
Complete annual Sales & Marketing Plan

Aug 2008 – May 2011
Hersha Hospitality Management
King of Prussia, PA
Area Sales Manager
Responsible for selling 4 different brands – Holiday Inn Express, Sleep Inn, MainStay Suites, Hyatt Place
Worked in all market segments including Corporate, SMERF, Government, assisted with on-property management of Hersha National Sales groups and accounts, and managed meeting space
Responsible for completing RFP’s for all brands
Assisted in training new hires within the sales team

May 2006 – June 2008
Hampton Inn
Flemington, NJ
Outside Sales / Sales Manager
Managed relationships between the hotel and businesses in the community
Negotiated rates for corporate clients, RFP’s, groups, professional and private events/meetings
Responsibilities included: yearly marketing plan, advertising, donations, packages, networking, maintaining meeting rooms and events, groups, rate and inventory maintenance, social media, expos, etc.
Certified in OnQ Property Management; certified in Hotel SalesPro
Accomplishments

Personally responsible for acquiring and maintaining 4 of the top 5 corporate accounts for Holiday Inn Express Malvern
Key member of the team responsible for successfully opening the new Hyatt Place King of Prussia and managed all sales efforts during full renovation and re-launch of Holiday Inn Express Malvern
Certified in multiple different PMS systems – Choice, IHG, Hilton, Hyatt
Education
2004 – 2006
Saint Joseph’s University
Philadelphia, PA
Spanish / Business
Honors Student
Presidential Academic Scholarship awarded for all 4 years
Cumulative GPA – 3.5