Greg DeShields, CHE CHO

Managing Director of Business Development at Temple University and Adjunct Faculty  Philadelphia PA

Education:   Bachelor in Hospitality; Industry Certification CHE           

Tenure in Industry:  15+ years

Summary:   A seasoned professional who has acquired excellent operational experience with major brands and independent hotels, this individual brings practical lessons to students in both sales and operations classes, while building bridges to industry from the university.

Clients served: 

 ·         Managing Director Business Development  

 ·         Former  Senior Director of Corporate Relations at University School of Hospitality & Tourism

 ·         Former General Manager at Philadelphia  Opportunities Inn

 ·         Former Director of Operations at Korman Suites Hotel

·         Former Marriott International  and  Hyatt Hotel Corporation Faculty Internships

 Specialties:

 ·         Teaching real-world hotel sales and operations classes from industry perspective

 ·         Student Sales blitzes

 ·         Building relationships between hotel operators and the school of hospitality

 ·         Hotel operations

 ·         Niche marketing

 gregd@temple.edu                  215-204-4311             http://sthm.temple.edu/

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