Amani Roberts

Twitter: www.twitter.com/ahr19 LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/amanir1 Email: ahrob19@gmail.com Phone: (202) 297-1841 SUMMARY A seasoned executive with industry expertise in hospitality, sales, marketing, ecommerce, emerging technology, digital media, training and social media. Focused on creating and growing client value through marketing, emerging technologies and online brand management. SKILL SETS Keyword Analysis (SEO) Podcast production Profit and Loss Statement Analysis Marketing Digital Media Diversity Social Media Creative Advertising Branding Team Building Training Emerging Technology EXPERIENCE
Marriott International Los Angeles, CA June 2010 - present. Area Sales Leader Responsible for managing the sales and marketing revenue for sixteen (16) hotels in the Los Angeles Area. Total annual revenue for the portfolio of hotels is over $186 Million with a variety of brands such as Renaissance, Marriott, Courtyard, SpringHill Suites, Towne Place Suites, and Residence Inn. Responsible for managing a team of ten (10) account executives and coordinators who represent Marriott hotels (globally) to over 350 accounts in the LA South area. Created two online networks for the western region (750+ users) using Microsoft Sharepoint technology and a Ning network. Completed training for the majority of the online community on both networks.

Woodside Media Group Redondo Beach, CA January 2009-present Principal (www.woodsidemediagroup.com)

Launched a digital public relations company that focuses on five main areas: Public Relations- Assist any client with any and all public relations efforts. Online Brand Monitoring-monitoring the chatter of your brand online. Digital Media-determine where your brand should be positioned within the digital media world. Social Media-Advise and analyze which social media tools would be most beneficial to your business. Training-offer in person or large training classes on all the popular and emerging technologies including RSS feeds, twitter, mobile apps, blogging, Facebook, LinkedIn and Google products.

Mirthnadir.com Los Angeles, CA 2008-Present Chief Executive Officer Created, produced and distributed weekly online radio show (podcast) via email, itunes and numerous podcast directories. Also interviewed a wide variety of musicians to include in the weekly show. Marketed radio show by using a breadth of social media and networking tools including twitter, Friendfeed, myspace.com, and Facebook. Designed a website centered around the actual show as well as music, movies and television. This website is updated daily with various interviews, videos, music clips and information related to the show. Analyzed internet traffic statistics and data by using tools such as Google Analytics.

Marina del Rey Marriott Director of Sales & Marketing

Renaissance Montura Los Angeles Airport Director of Sales & Marketing Bethesda Marriott Director of Sales & Marketing Crystal Gateway Marriott Senior Account Executive Biscayne Bay Marriott Sales Manager TownePlace Suites by Marriott General Manager

Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles, CA

2009-2010

2007-2009

Bethesda, MD

2003-2007

Arlington, VA

2001-2003

Miami, FL

1999-2001

Irving, TX

1998-1999

EDUCATION Howard University Washington, DC B.B.A. Hospitality Management (concentration in Finance), Cum Laude. OTHER
Charities and Associations: LAs Best Friends (board member), National Society of Minorities in Hospitality Personal Interests: Cooking, Music, Movies, Sports