Patrick Claude Burkhardt

2491 Kettner Blvd.

San Diego, CA 92101
pb104b204@westpost.net
702.324.0178
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OBJECTIVE To obtain a position to further increase experience and knowledge in t
he sales field while prospecting new relationships and building stronger relatio
nships with current nurses, surgeons and medical practitioners. To be a profound
and active problem solver and team player.
SKILLS Proficient in Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, Vis
io, Power Point, Outlook, Internet Explorer, Basic HTML Coding, Webex Intranets
and web conferencing, GoTo Meetings, Constant Contact Email Marketing, LivePerso
n Customer Service, Opera, Delphi, E-proposal, RFP Express/Lanyon and fluent in
Swiss German, Conversational in High German
EDUCATION Arizona State University
Degree in Tourism 2001 - 2006
Phoenix, AZ
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WORK EXPERIENCE The Resort at Paws Up
Travel Industry Sales Manager 04/2010 - Present
Las Vegas, Nevada
Responsible for Consortia and Travel Agent community that consists of (FIT) lei
sure, corporate retreat and incentive groups.
Exceeded 130% of Q4 Goals
Responsible for all markets in the United States and Western Canada
Responsible for presentations to all new and current partners via cold calls, s
trategic prospecting, sales calls, tradeshows and webinar / conference calls
Responsible for education trips with potential customers to increase knowledge
of the Resort to help better sell the product.
Responsible for creating custom marketing pieces for the Travel Agency Communit
y such as custom brochures, online marketing, email blast, physical newsletters
and promotions / special offers
Wynn Resorts Ltd. (Wynn and Encore)
Travel Industry Sales Manager 07/2008 04/2010
Las Vegas, NV
Responsible for corporate, consortia, small leisure groups 10-100 rooms and the
Travel Agency Loyalty program.
Responsible for producing over 7 million in room revenue year of 2009
Successfully built a corporate platform for business transient travel into Las
Vegas working with a set rate program and a dynamic pricing module which greatly
reduces black-out dates, open for weekend travel and will always offer BAR
Managing 13 consortia programs and accountable for all growth as a result from
marketing initiatives via email and GDS, Tradeshows, sales calls, and FAMs. Spe
cializing in Virtuoso, Signature Travel Network, Andrew Harper and Ensemble.
Established a database of over 14,000 Travel Agents who are actively booking Wy
nn Resorts or have done so in the past, through various marketing efforts, sales
calls and FAMs
Successfully opened Encore Las Vegas on December 22, 2008 with 2034 suites.
Connect-Worldwide International Inc. and Zinergi Corporation
International Sales Manager

09/2005 7/2008
Scottsdale, Arizona
Accountable for E-commerce division distributing wholesale hotel inventory thro
ugh Global Sales Agents, managing Connect-Worldwide GSA network of 40 offices in
60+ countries, providing marketing material for key target markets, reporting o
n monthly basis, conducting presentations and trainings for network, research an
d production of RFQ and RFP process for potential clients.
Assisted in acquiring three of four current core clients. Worked with owner of
Connect-Worldwide and grew company from 2 employees to 8 full time and 2 part t
ime employees
Cofounder of Zinergi generating over 2.7 million USD in Revenue while partnerin
g with 2000 travel agents worldwide selling B2B and B2C White Label Booking Engi
nes and Banner Advertising

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OTHER EXPERIENCE
Proficient at public speaking and presentations, working in European countries,
Internships at GPCVB and Vaduz, Liechtenstein in a 4 star boutique hotel. On th
e board of directors for Nevada Child Seekers Race 4 Kids 5k and a Competitive T
riathlete and Endurance Runner