Maria Bardos has been appointed as Director of Sales at AC Hotel Bethesda
A graduate of the University of Maryland Global Campus with a bachelor's degree in communications, Bardos began her career at College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, where she worked as event manager and then catering sales manager. She advanced through leadership roles of increasing responsibility at Hilton- and Hyatt-branded properties as well as Hyatt Hotels, earning a variety of accolades along the way such as Outstanding Production Achievement and Sales Team of the Year awards.
Bardos serves as PTA president at her children's elementary school and volunteers with the Fair Access Committee for the Town of Poolesville. She is a cadre member of the Foundation for Hospitality and Restaurant Management.