Jill Blume

NAME
Jill Blume

 
PROFESSIONAL TITLE
Key Account Director – Government Sales

 
COMPANY & BRIEF DESCRIPTION
IHG Hotels & Resorts

IHG is one of the world’s leading hotel companies, with well-loved brands, a world-class loyalty program, and a purpose to provide True Hospitality for Good. 
 
ARE YOU ON A COMMITTEE OR SERVING IN A LEADERSHIP POSITION WITH SGMP: 
Not at this time, but looking forward to in the very near future!
 
YEARS IN THE INDUSTRY:
18 years

 
YEARS WITH SGMP
On and off for 6 years

 
ARE YOU A CERTIFIED GOVERNMENT MEETING PROFESSIONAL (CGMP): Yes
 
SHARE A FUN FACT ABOUT YOU
I love 90s and 2000s hip hop music!

 
WHAT MOTIVATES YOU: 
The WIN! I love to compete, educate and WIN. However,  now more than ever, I realize that the face to face meetings with clients are most motivating. Being with people, making that connection and having a gut feeling…..that is what keeps me going and wanting to help both my client and hotels. 
 
ACCOMPLISHMENT/ACHIEVEMENT YOU MOST PROUD OF:
Professionally - Being a part of the 2017 and 2018, IHG Global Excellence Sales Incentive Trip, traveling to Cozumel and Da Nang, Vietnam.
Personally – marrying the love of my life and having 2 beautiful girls!