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!
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!