Development

About My Experience:I grew up surrounded by the hospitality business and went to one of the top Hospitality programs in the country. I graduated from Collins College of Hospitality Management with a bachelor’s degree at the California Polytechnic University of Pomona in 2019. While attending college I worked in hotel operations and for a large independent resort in Pawleys Island, South Carolina. I moved to Florida and took a luxury sales position for a company called Ultimate Jet Vacations working with the top 5-star resorts around the world. I was provided the opportunity to get back into hotel sales and am excited to work as a Director of Sales for Hotel Sales Max by Dellisart.How I would describe my management style:I enjoy working with an energetic team that we can all lean on for support. I know I like to ask a lot of questions and hope others feel I am always there to assist if they have any as well. I believe in team building and allowing others to have the freedom to excel in their work without micromanaging them.Why do business with me?I like to know as much as I can about a subject so when it comes to properties and markets, I put in the work to understand and grow my knowledge. I went to an amazing hospitality program and have experience in operations and sales. I want to make sure the sales and operations teams are cohesive and can rely on each other for any situation.

• Personal: I live in South Florida between Fort Lauderdale and Miami with my girlfriend of 5 years and our Australian Shepherd Gemma. On the weekends and when we have free time, we are always with our dog taking her to parks and on walks.
• Food: I am a food connoisseur. I have been all around the US and traveled internationally to many countries. Typically, when I travel where I go is based on the cuisine they have. I love Asian cuisine, whether it be Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Malaysian, etc.
• Hobby: Spending time outside with my dog and trying new restaurants when I get a chance.
• Artist: To name a few I would say Billy Strings, Red hot Chili Peppers, The Killers, The Dead South, Post Malone, and Rex Orange Country. But I enjoy most genres of music.
• TV Show: Game of Thrones, Stranger Things, and Mind Hunter.
• Place: Sequoia National Park in California. Amazing views and huge Redwood trees.

College/Degree:

Bachelor of Science from The Collins College of Hospitality Management at Cal Poly Pomona

About my Experience:  Sunshine resides in Wisconsin,  but traveled the country as a Military child and has lived in over 25 states. Her life in Hospitality started young as her Mother also worked in the Hotel Industry for many years.

Owning her own wildlife removal company for 20 years, she retired from that line of work and began her new adventure in Hotel sales.Sunshine started her Hospitality Sales career with Dellisart almost 15 years ago as a DOS for two Staybridge Suites in Lincolnshire and Glenview IL. She has been a Regional Sales Director for 15 years for a large portfolio of extended stay hotels and most recently was Area DOS for 2 full service properties, bringing her Hotel Sales experience to over 50 hotels in the Midwest. Working for multiple brands such as IHG, Marriott, Extended Stay America, and Best Western. Being a leader as a Director of Sales, she has trained Sales Managers and has been in Sales Task Force positions. This position brought her to many states assisting hotels in Sales efforts in order to grow RevPar and build clientele base, in addition to strengthening onsite Sales teams.

Sunshine has a degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management as well as Certified Hospitality Sales Professional (CHSP) and certifications from the American Hotel Lodging Association (AHLA).

How I would describe my management style:

I enjoy working with a Team! I believe being transparent and having open communication helps to build trust within the group. I always have an “open door policy” so my team may ask questions, or I may have the opportunity to do the same. I am supportive in any way possible, and first to assist when there are questions. I also am willing to ask for assistance and learn from my Team, as I truly believe there is always something new to learn in the world of Hospitality! All in all, I am a determined woman. Work hard, play harder! There is always a mix of humor and fun within work hours, but I am a perfectionist at heart and enjoy my daily goals. I lead my Team with passion, and I do that through actions as well as words and support!

Why do business with me?

Why NOT do business with me?! I am knowledgeable in the Hospitality Sales arena, with 30 years of Sales under my belt. I have a passion to grow business as well as revenue, and to show improvements across every Sales Metric. I am always learning about my Markets, comp set, and thinking outside the box to bring new business! My goal is to work for YOU, to treat your business as if it were my own. Grow partnerships and be successful while building great experiences with your Team!

•  Personal: I was born in Boston, Massachusetts. I was a military child so I have lived in 28 states! I love to travel, eat, and stay busy! Outdoor activities are the best.
•  Food: Lasagna is my favorite…but I am a Foodie!
•  Hobbies: Crochet, fishing, boxing, watching movies
•  Artist: I like all Genres, but love me some Joss Stone!
•  Place: I have done a lot of traveling in the US. My favorite place has been Charleston, SC…but I’ll go wherever the ocean will take me, and hope to travel more of the world.