Jana Urban

Most Important: Family, Love, Staying Fit and Active, Travel, Friends.

Somewhat Important: Fashion, Restaurants, Theatre, Shopping

She started out as an actress in New York City. She traveled the US performing and ended up as a Travel/Event Planner for a small NYC company (She enjoyed the consistant paycheck). She met the love of her life at Torches on the Hudson. She acted here and there and then accepted a job offer as a Group Coordinator of Events. She traveled the US again but this time as a hospitality professional. Being the very loyal woman that she is, she accompanied the love of her life (a General Motors man) to Detroit Michigan. She then started working as the Sales and Marketing Manager of the Hilton Garden Inn Southfield Hotel. After about 7 months she was promoted to Director of Sales and Marketing. Here she is today.

As the Director of Sales and Marketing I am responsible for directing the overall sales and marketing efforts of the hotel. I must drive revenue, maximize profit and ensure quality by executing my leadership and management skills to the best of my ability.

KEY CONTRIBUTIONS: SALES: Develops and executes a comprehensive business plan that results in achievement of revenue goals for the hotel. Maximizes profitability through effective selling strategy. Responsible for soliciting local businessas and groups to capitalize on revenue opportunities. MARKETING: Develops and implements strategies and special promotions for results-oriented marketing of the hotel. Maintains the social media applications and creates/maintains the "voice" of the hotel. COMMUNITY REPRESENTATION: Remains active in the business community to ensure on-going networking opportunities. PROFIT: COST CONTROL: Prepares and manages department budget and expenses to maximize company/hotel profitability. Follows company guidelines and applies good business judgement. QUALITY: ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT & ADMINISTRATION: Ensures client satisfaction and efficient internal administration of procedures. LEADERSHIP: SELF/WORKLOAD M