USI Insurance Services

USI is a leading national insurance brokerage and consulting firm delivering customized employee benefit, property and casualty, personal risk, and retirement solutions throughout the United States.

Employee Benefits Consultant 

Lake Washington Human Resource Association

Board Member

MarCom Chair

Employee Benefits Planning Association (EBPA)

Western Pension & Benefits Council

Board Director at Large

LTC Solutions, Inc.

Vice President - Business Development

Business Development

University of Washington

Fundraiser

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Ryder Kimmes

Sales Executive

ADP is a comprehensive global provider of cloud-based human capital management (HCM) solutions that unite HR, payroll, talent, time, tax and benefits administration, and a leader in business outsourcing services, analytics and compliance expertise. ADP's unmatched experience, deep insights and cutting-edge technology have transformed human resources from a back-office administrative function to a strategic business advantage.

Major Account District Manager

Loews Hotels & Co

Emerald Elegance Unscripted. 

Nestled in the heart of Downtown Seattle, Loews Hotel 1000 is within walking distance of Pike Place Market, historic Pioneer Square and the beautiful waterfront. Your attendees will be inspired by our luxurious hotel and by all that the Emerald City has to offer. Located at the intersection of 1000 First Avenue and Madison Street, Loews Hotel 1000, Seattle is ideally situated just steps from the waterfront along Elliott Bay, and one of the most conveniently placed hotels in the Waterfront district near Pike Place Market, Seattle Art Museum, and the bustling shopping and business districts.

Director of Sales & Marketing

Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants

• Executive property leader that is in charge of the sales & catering team and hitting property budget through strategic planning. 
• Lead the executive team for the budget, marketing plan and yearly goals 
• Team leader of eight individuals for continuing training, coaching and goal settings 
• Creating ridiculous experiences for internal and external clients to keep them engaged and loyal. 
• Strategic marketing planning for futuristic results

Director of Sales & Marketing 

Senior Area Sales Manager

•Accountable for growing corporate group sales at two properties in the following segments; association, government, consulting, entertainment, retail and construction
•Increased year over year production in all segments while succeeding at Master Connection calls and creating unique partnerships for the hotel.
•Using revenue forecasting and budgeting to secure the best groups for the assets 
•Creating synergy across the hotel properties through sales blitzing, client events and prospecting efforts
•Crafting valuable partnership with clients that are mutually beneficial but is profitable for the total asset 
•Continuing education in sales and revenue to fully understand the market 
•Generating leads through prospecting and working to bring incoming leads to fruition through creative sites and personalized proposals

Area Sales Manager

-Dive deep into key markets of Technology, Financial, Retail, SMERF & Government to generate more group business for the hotel to reach annual budget. 
-Orchestrated client events, outside sales calls and sales mission to expand the marketing reach and attain new loyal corporate clients
-Worked with upper management on succession plan to have tractable goals of being ready for my next position
-On-boarded and trained new sales managers coming onto the team. This included; getting the feel for the Kimpton culture, sales tools, property and goals
-Conduct client assessments, cost estimates and site visits to contract group programs at Canary Hotel
-Work as a Brand Ambassador of cross-selling all Kimpton Hotels nationwide  

Urban Oasis in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara. The only luxury hotel in the downtown center that will have you steps from the local shopping, farm to table eateries and the arts. If you are coming in to get away from it all spend a day on our rooftop pool taking it all in or if you want to explore the city enjoy our free bike rentals to peddle around town and explore.

Sales Manager

Bacara Resort & Spa

-Solicit and generate new leads from corporations to increase business travel revenue
-Manage local and national corporate rate agreements
-Manage wholesale, consortia and OTA contracts and clients
-Conduct site inspections with prospective clients
-Assist in overall sells strategy for the hotel
-Prepare, Organize and detail proposals and agreements for clients

Sales Manager, Business Travel

-Attaining new clients through prospecting and maintaining current relationships
-Completing 300-400 activities to reach-out to clients and sell Bacara Resort & Spa as a destination for companies all over the world
-Reaching over 100% of goals for revenue each quarter
-Servicing all groups that I contracted by doing banquet event orders, group resumes and being on 
property to ensure flawless service during the entire process 
-Solicit new companies to map their needs and prospect for potential group business

Executive Meeting Manager

-Assisting two Director of National Accounts and one Sales Manager to reach revenue goals.
-Prepare proposals and contracts for prospective clients.
-Conduct site inspection of Bacara Resort to prospective clients.
-Delphi and Opera Certified.

Sales Coordinator

World Class customer service to each guest that calls to make them feel they are at home when coming to stay at Bacara. 
-Reach monthly and daily Revenue goals.
-Creating Standard Operating Procedures for training
-Communication skills highly used with many departments and guests.

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