Christian Velez is a seasoned hospitality professional currently serving as the Complex Senior Sales Manager at Sonesta Hotels since July 2023, where responsibilities include managing corporate events at the Stephen F Austin Royal Sonesta in downtown Austin and the Sonesta Bee Cave Hotel in Hill Country. Prior experience includes a role as Senior Sales Manager at the AT&T Hotel and Conference Center from June 2022 to July 2023, overseeing Texas associations, corporate accounts, and international groups. Christian also held various positions at Aimbridge Hospitality between February 2019 and June 2022, contributing as a Corporate Sales Manager and an Affinity Sales Manager, focusing on corporate group business and securing contracts for diverse markets. Christian holds an Associate's degree in Hotel/Motel Administration/Management from Berks Technical Institute, obtained from 2012 to 2014.