Karla Cloninger

Background

About Karla Cloninger

As a results-driven and people-oriented leader, I have over 15+ years of experience in sales & marketing, strategic account management & partnerships, business development, client relations, driving sales for one of the world’s largest travel companies. I have a diverse background that makes me uniquely qualified to handle complex projects that require adaptability, multitasking, and creativity with an expertise managing negotiations and creating client solutions for multi-million-dollar contracts, maximizing revenue for a portfolio of over 65 organizations covering 12+ industries. Throughout my career, I have demonstrated strength in building and cultivating collaborative relationships with multiple cross-functional teams including Sales, Event Management, F&B, Finance, and Operations worldwide to align strategy and tactics with corporate vision and objectives. I am known for proactively taking action and utilizing differences to drive innovation, and engagement to enhance business results. As a strategic partner, I have proven success in providing resources, creating solutions, and promoting loyalty for over 30 hotel brands, being able to match the right product with the right client at the right time.When it comes to nurturing client relationships, my integrity, reputation, and transparency lead the forefront in everything I do. As a client advocate, my goal is to make sure that clients never doubt that I have their best interests at heart. As a consultant, my passion lies in delivering bottom-line results that go beyond organizational expectations and influencing clients, to creating a win-win solution for everyone involved. In my spare time, I love to travel, attend sporting events, spend time with family & friends, and have a good laugh. I have an appetite to learn and spend time with individuals across multiple generations in order to stay relevant and keep up with what's new. I have a special place in my heart for seniors and the younger generation, and often volunteer to help in any way I can. Client Engagement Client Lifecycle Project Management Strategic Planning Research & Analysis Sales & Marketing Leadership & Training Development Problem Solving Methodology Business Development Talent Management Process Improvement Customer Satisfaction Goal Management