1. Angela Matherne
111 Easy Street
Des Allemands, Louisiana 70030
Cell: 504-881-4890
Email: angmatherne@yahoo.com
OBJECTIVE
To secure a position with a hotel team driven to maximize revenue and create a successful, positive environment for the
company, the team and myself.
SUMARY OF EXPERIENCE
Driving Group Productivity To Highest Levels Ever Recorded.
Award Winning Director of Sales & Marketing for Dimension Development, Interstate Hotels & Resorts and Lodgian, Inc.
Consistent Double Digit RevPar Growth on STAR Report.
Managed Sales Staff from 5 Team Members to 25 Team Members.
Managed Budgets up to $45,000,000 Revenue.
Proven History of Recruiting and Retaining Qualified and Award Winning Sales Staff.
Proven Ability to Maximize Resources to Drive Increased Revenue Year Over Year.
CAREER HISTORY
Current Employer : Le Meridien New Orleans & W New Orleans French Quarter
Management Company : Starwood Hotels & Resorts
Position : Complex Director of Sales & Marketing
Length of Service : February 2015 to Present
Hotel Size : 410 Guestrooms - 23,000 Sq Ft Meeting Space – Downtown Market
: 97 Guestrooms – 1,200 Sq Ft Meeting Space – French Quarter Destination
Accomplishments : Doubled Annual Group Production, Improved Star Performance by more than 30% at Le
Meridien, Redefined Group Ceilings and Established Group Optimal, Reduced Hotel Dependence on Contract by 25% at Le
Meridien, Created Targeted Sell Strategy for Luxury Travel.
Employer : InterContinental New Orleans/St. Charles Avenue
Management Company : Dimension Development Inc. promoted from Hilton St. Charles
Position : Director of Sales & Marketing
Length of Service : January 2013 to February 2015
Hotel Size : 479 Guestrooms - 33,000 Sq Ft Meeting Space – Downtown Market
Accomplishments : Repositioned Hotel During and After $29 Million Renovation, Created Social Media Presence
including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest , Renovation Website, Blogging. During Renovation Performed Highest
Group Revenue and Group ADR in 10 Year History of Property (excluding Superbowl).
Prior Location : Hilton New Orleans/St. Charles Avenue
Position : Director of Sales & Marketing
Length of Service : December 2009 to January 2013
Hotel Size : 250 Guestrooms - 15,000 Sq Ft Meeting Space – Downtown Market
Accomplishments : Increased Revenue by 32% Year Over Year, #2 Performing Hotel in Dimension
Development, Improved Sales Productivity and Group Contribution through Focus on Performing Segments. Increased
Catering Production by 41% Year Over Year, Developed and Implemented Marketing Campaign for Historic Hotel, Achieved 4
Diamond Status
2. Employer : Hilton Lexington/Downtown
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CAREER HISTORY - Continued
Management Company : Interstate Hotels & Resorts
Position : Director of Sales & Marketing
Length of Service : February 2006 to December 2009
Hotel Size : 367 Guestrooms - 14,000 Sq Ft Meeting Space – Downtown Market
Accomplishments : Increased Group Revenue from $2.9 Million in 2005 to $6.7 Million in 2009, Catering
Revenue Increased from $750k to $2.3 Million in 3 years, STR Report RevPAR Index Increases of 15.9%
Employer : Radisson Hotel New Orleans Airport (now Doubletree Airport)
Management Company : Lodgian, Inc.
Position : Director of Sales & Marketing
Length of Service : November 2002 to February 2006
Hotel Size : 244 Guestrooms - 10,000 Sq Ft Meeting Space – Airport Market
Accomplishments : Increased Revenue by 42%, Captured Local Transient Demand for the Hotel, Increased
Catering Revenue from $3,000 to $40,000 per Month, Transitioned Hotel from Unbranded to Radisson Brand
Employer : Radisson Hotel New Orleans Downtown (closed post Katrina)
Management Company : Performance Hospitality Management
Position : Director of Sales & Marketing
Length of Service : June 2001 to November 2002
Hotel Size : 760 Guestrooms - 60,000 Sq Ft Meeting Space – Downtown Market
Accomplishments : Increased Revenue by 32% Year Over Year, Stabilized Staffing, Reduced Turnover,
Increased RevPAR Performance on STR Report, Managed Staff of 25
Employer : Lodgian Inc. – Task Force Director Sales
Management Company : Lodgian, Inc.
Position : Task Force Director of Sales & Marketing
Length of Service : 1997 to 2001
Hotel Size : Troubleshooting for 30 Properties from Texas to Alaska Across Brands
Responsibilities : Traveled to Assist Regional Director of Sales to Drive Sales Revenue, Manage Staff,
Minimize Turnover, Create Positive Work Environment by Hiring Great Staff
ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor of Science : University of Kentucky, Lexington Kentucky
Computer Knowledge : MS Office Professional, Delphi, OnQ, Sales Pro, Holidex, Opera
CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS
Director of Sales of The Year, Interstate Hotels & Resorts
Every Year in Top 3 Directors of Sales with Interstate and Lodgian
#2 Director of Sales of the Year with Dimension Development
REFERENCES
Available on Request