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GERALD MCGEE

Chattanooga

Summary

Dynamic sales professional with a proven track record at Natural Retreats, excelling in event planning and customer relationship management. Skilled in contract negotiation and market analysis, I consistently deliver exceptional results, enhancing client experiences and driving repeat business. My collaborative approach and strategic insight ensure successful partnerships and memorable events.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

XPLORE SALES

Natural Retreats
Palm Springs
01.2017 - Current
  • At Natural Retreats I have focused on promoting and selling our event homes for weddings, private parties and corporate events. New owner onboarding has been another area of emphasis, and several of the homes I've worked with are in the process of being added to our portfolio. One of my favorite things is working with our wholesale partners to find places in the Palm Springs area for our shared clients. Music festivals like Coachella and Stagecoach are a time of the year I enjoy. Many of the festival parties we book can easily exceed 100k, and I love helping with all the details to pull off a perfect event. Our homes attract a variety of visitors, but the luxury market is where we do most of our business.

Sales

Village Realty
Palm Springs
10.2022 - 12.2024
  • Executed home rentals in Nags Head, NC, ensuring optimal market presence.
    Supported service and owner relations teams as needed to improve collaboration.
    Operated efficiently in a remote position while meeting business objectives.

Sales Agent

Vacasa
Palm Springs
04.2021 - 09.2021
  • My focus at Vacasa was long-term reservations for VIP guests. Assisted large numbers of renters per day in finding the perfect rental. Assisted with short-term rentals as needed.

Marketing Agent

Wyndham Vacation Resorts Inc
Palm Springs
10.2018 - 06.2020
  • With Wyndham, I was responsible for greeting owners and their guests. Using gentle persuasion techniques, I secured attendance at a sales presentation, where they could learn about vacation opportunities with Wyndham and their affiliates. Additionally, I booked owner guests for future two- or three-night vacation stays that required attendance at one of our seminars. One thing that I think aided my success in this position was my deep knowledge and experience regarding the area. I always answered questions about the resort and offered my top three or four must-see locations in the area. I always made sure I was working as a team player and communicating with sales, administrators, and other representatives from marketing. I was often singled out in marketing communications as an outstanding marketer in the desert region. In Indio, it was noted that I required minimal supervision, and I was often asked to work in Palm Springs, where the marketer works more independently. My peers voted me the 'Unsung Hero' of our team for always going above and beyond, and assisting others with their pending deals.

RESERVATION SALES

Vacation Palm Springs
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • From sales to service, I am involved in every department at Vacation Palm Springs. From contributing marketing ideas to troubleshooting software with a homeowner to handling coordination of IT services to visiting executives of top corporations, I do my best to provide seamless support. The sale is the first step for me. I make sure my guests have a great experience from beginning to end. The goal is to create repeat guests that come back year after year and tell their friends and family.

RESERVATION SALES

The Follies
01.2013 - 01.2014
  • I was a top sales agent for the final season of this legendary Palm Springs show. I handled customers over the phone and face to face. During this time, I learned about all of our wonderful local attractions and restaurants. This job provided me with an excellent base to enter the world of vacation rentals.

INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER AND TRAINER

Hewlett Packard
01.2007 - 01.2012
  • My focus at HP was client facing training development and delivery for state government clients. I worked with Florida's Office of Early Learning, Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) for multiple states and Unemployment Compensation Solutions for Ohio. I was a key writer for the State and Local Education Design Standards & Guidelines for HP. I have project management and team lead experience. I was often utilized by the sales team as an expert to discuss the feasibility of training solutions and to provide costing information.

TEACHER

Clark County School District
01.2000 - 01.2006
  • I taught English and public speaking to over 200 students per year. During staff development, I created vocabulary enrichment activities for over 100 teachers in my local area. Other responsibilities included completing daily lesson plans and developing curriculum for my department. Just for fun, I took a coaching position for a few years and led my team to the Final Four in the state bowling tournament.

Education

Master's Degree - Curriculum And Instruction

UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS
LAS VEGAS, NE

Bachelor's Degree - English

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH ALABAMA
CA

Skills

  • Event planning
  • Customer relationship management
  • Market analysis
  • Sales forecasting
  • Contract negotiation
  • Team collaboration

Additional Comments

References Available on Request

Timeline

Sales

Village Realty
10.2022 - 12.2024

Sales Agent

Vacasa
04.2021 - 09.2021

Marketing Agent

Wyndham Vacation Resorts Inc
10.2018 - 06.2020

XPLORE SALES

Natural Retreats
01.2017 - Current

RESERVATION SALES

Vacation Palm Springs
01.2014 - 01.2016

RESERVATION SALES

The Follies
01.2013 - 01.2014

INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNER AND TRAINER

Hewlett Packard
01.2007 - 01.2012

TEACHER

Clark County School District
01.2000 - 01.2006

Master's Degree - Curriculum And Instruction

UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS

Bachelor's Degree - English

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH ALABAMA

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