Debra Harris's Email & Phone Number

💼 Past Experience

Debra Harris has a Bachelor's degree inSales and Marketing with a concentration in Hospitality from the Missouri School of Business in Columbia, Missouri. She also has a Master's degree inPoultry Science from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Harris has more than 10 years of experience in the industry, including 16 years as a Regional Sales and Marketing director at Candlewood Suites hotels, 14 years as adirector of sales at Candlewood Suites Hotels, and 4 years as a director of sales at Comfort Suites Olathe Kansas. In her previous positions, she has been responsible for sales and marketing efforts for hotels in the Kansas City, Overland Park, and Olathe, Kansas markets.Since leaving her previous position, Harris has been working as an account executive for HBE Corporation Adams Mark Hotel, where she was responsible for sales and marketing efforts for the hotel's customers in the Kansas City, Overland Park, and Olathe, Kansas markets. She also has experience cared for Catering Sales Manager at the Doubletree hotel in Kansas City, Illinois and Catering Sales Manager at Hyatt Regency Crown Center in Kansas City, Kansas.Harris was inducted into the KCMPI Awards Hall of Fame in 2018.

🎓 Education

Debra Harris has a degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management from Johnson County Community College. This is her 4th professional level degree. She has 0.00 acres of residential property that she own and manages. Debra Harris's work experience includes:Debra Harris has worked in the hospitality industry for over 10 years. She has worked as a waitress, hostess, cocktail waiter, and server. In her 10 years of work experience, she has learned how to manage a restaurant and manage people. She is currently a waitress/hostess at a restaurant. Debra Harris is currently working on her 5th professional level degree, which is in Culinary Arts.

💡 Technical & Interpersonal Skills

Debra Harris has 6 years of experience in the hospitality industry and has direct experience working with sales and marketing teams. She has an experience working in the sales and marketing field through Direct Sales and Account Management.Harris has a Bachelors of Science in Administration from the University of Oklahoma. She has worked as an administrator for various companies and has held various secretarial and telemarketing positions for her company.Harris has been members at the KCMPI since January 1998. In her time there, she has held various positions, including Regional Director of Sales and Marketing, Director of Sales at Candlewood Suites Hotels, and Director of Sales at Candlewood Suites Hotels. She has also worked with the Direct Sales and account management team at the Candlewood Suites Hotels. Harris left the Candlewood Suites Hotels in August 2018 to take a position as Director of Sales at Comfort Suites Olathe Kansas. She will be working at the company for approximately 8 months.In January 2003, Harris was promoted to Group Sales Manager at New Theatre & Restaurant. She was also an ambassador for the KCK Chamber of Commerce from January 2004 to November 2019.From August 2018 to November 2019, Harris was the Director of Sales at Hyatt Place Overland Park Metcalf. She was also the Director of Sales and Marketing at Country Inn & Suites Kansas City from January 2009 to May 2011.From January 2002 to January 2004, Harris was the Accounts Executive for HBE Corporation Adams Mark Hotel. She was also the Director of Sales at Hampton Inn from January 1999 to January 2001.From January 1997 to January 1998, Harris was the Catering Sales Manager at Doubletree Hotel. She was also the Promenade Manager at Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek from January 1988 to January 1990.