Search

Sally Biles has been appointed as Catering Sales Manager at The Lodge and Spa at Callaway Gardens, Autograph Collection®

The Lodge and Spa at Callaway Gardens, an elegant interpretation of a traditional mountain lodge in the heart of middle Georgia, welcomes the newest addition to the team, Sally Biles, as catering sales manager. Recently completing her Masters of Arts in Journalism at The University of Georgia and boasting sales and customer service experience, Biles will be responsible for the promotion of venue space, food and beverage and delivery of the optimal experience for guests choosing to host special events and weddings with The Lodge and Spa at Callaway Gardens. The Lodge and Spa at Callaway Gardens is part of the Autograph Collection, an upscale ensemble of uniquely independent hotels within the Marriott International, Inc. global portfolio. Prior to joining the team at The Lodge and Spa at Callaway Gardens, Biles worked in sales with Bobbi Brown Cosmetics. During her time at Bobbi Brown, Biles strategically promoted products and cultivated relationships with key customers to generate individual sales of more than $100,000 in the last fiscal year. Her previous sales experience also includes serving as the Buying and Retail Sales Coordinator with Hobb's Pharmacy in Griffin, GA., and she boasts several internship experiences, most notably with Turner Broadcasting.

Randall McMichael has been appointed as General Manager at The Lodge and Spa at Callaway Gardens

Responsible for managing day-to-day Lodge operations, coordinating and directing associates, McMichael brings a specialized approach from Lodge-like resort experience. The Lodge and Spa at Callaway Gardens is part of Autograph Collection, an upscale ensemble of uniquely independent hotels within the Marriott International, Inc. global portfolio. As a graduate of Florida State University, McMichael received a Bachelor of Science degree in hotel and restaurant administration. Before joining The Lodge and Spa, McMichael served as general manager at Evergreen Marriott Conference Resort in Stone Mountain, Ga. where he reconstructed management teams and increased leisure market sales. Prior to his work with Evergreen Marriott Conference Resort, he acted as general manager for Atlanta Marriott Alpharetta. Additionally, McMichael has worked as general manager for Springfield Marriott in Springfield, Mass. among other key positions.

Perry Grice has been appointed as Director of Sales at Lodge and Spaat Callaway Gardens

Grice began his career in hospitality at The Breakers Palm Beach, Fla. and over the years has worked through the ranks, serving in hotel conference services, as a concierge, on the catering sales team and in business travel sales. Prior to teaming up with The Lodge and Spa at Callaway Gardens, Grice served as director of sales and conference services at Callaway Gardens. Despite a declining economy, he maintained growth within sales while developing marketing strategies from the group and social business side. Grice also worked with Georgia State Park Lodges as regional director of sales and Renaissance Waverly Hotel & Convention Center as director of sales and marketing, both in Atlanta, Ga.