July 13, 2017

Amanda Cushing has been promoted to Director of Sales at Bloomington-Normal Marriott Hotel & Conference Center

John Q. Hammons Hotels and Resorts has announced that Amanda Cushing has been promoted to Director of Sales at the company’s Bloomington-Normal Marriott Hotel and Hotel and Conference Center in Illinois. Ms Cushing has worked at the TripAdvisor® Certificate of Excellence Hall of Fame hotel for eight years and most recently served as Director of Event Sales. She will oversee the sales and marketing team at the 228-room/suite Bloomington–Normal Marriott, which is owned and operated by Springfield, Missouri-based JQH under license from Marriott International, Inc. or one of its affiliates. JQH is a leading private, independent owner and manager of hotels in the United States, including operating more than 1 million square feet of superb meeting space.In addition to serving as director of event sales at JQH’s AAA Four Diamond Bloomington–Normal Marriott, Ms Cushing has also worked as sales manager and catering manager at the contemporary property located in Uptown Normal. In her various roles, she has had the opportunity to lead, train and mentor staff; solicit, negotiate and generate contracted revenues; communicate with clients; and collaborate with all hotel departments. Ms Cushing graduated with a Bachelor of Arts and Sciences in mass communications with a minor in agriculture from Illinois State University in Normal. She is a Certified Hospitality Sales Professional through the American Hotel & Lodging Association and also a member of the Bloomington–Normal Hotel and Lodging Association. She was designated a Stars of the Industry nominee by the Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association. Cushing works closely with events benefiting Red Cross, YWCA and Boys & Girls Club. She is also a member of the McLean County Chamber of Commerce and of the Uptown Partners, a business partnership in Normal.

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