HSMAI Minnesota - 2024 Sales Education Event

Guest Speakers: 

Paula Thoreson Miell: Paula has been a human resource professional for over 20 years. Before joining Sonesta International Hotel Corporation in 2021, Paula worked in human resources, operations and customer relations for large companies that includes Cub and Fresh Thyme. Paula brings a wealth of knowledge regarding modern etiquette to help build stronger relationships with co-workers, clients, and guests and is excited to share best practices that can be used in any work and hotel environment.

Bob Anderson: Bob has been creating customized, leading-edge sales and revenue-generating systems for hospitality organizations for over 25 years.  His lengthy record of success has resulted in his being recognized by the Hotel Sales & Marketing Association International (HSMAI), as one of the industry’s Top 25 Minds in Hospitality Sales, Marketing and Revenue Management and was elected to the HSMAI Sales Advisory Board. Bob continues to be intimately involved in the development of every program for every client and his frequent traveler account proves that he actively facilitates live training programs around the country.  Bob is also an extremely popular guest presenter at company conferences, brand meetings and other key industry events.

AGENDA

8:30am-9:00am - Registration & Networking

9:00am-9:15am - Introduction and Updates from HSMAI

9:15am-9:35am - Guest Speaker: with Paula Thoreson Miell, Complex Director of HR at Sonesta International 

9:35am-10:15am - Sales Discussion with Bob Anderson, President at Star Performance, Inc.

10:15am-10:30am - Networking with HSMAI MN community