Karna Zelidon

Karna Zelidon has a diverse work experience in the hospitality industry. Karna is currently working as the Convention Sales Director for the Northwest Region at Visit Anaheim. Prior to this, they served as the National Sales Manager at Visit San Jose, where they excelled in building strong account partnerships and maximizing client satisfaction. Karna also worked as a Senior Sales Manager at the Hyatt Regency San Francisco, where they managed multiple accounts and focused on the technology and association business sectors. Karna has also contributed to the success of the Palace Hotel, a Luxury Collection Hotel, as an Account Director, Group, and the Westin & Aloft San Francisco Airport, where they held roles such as Associate Director of Sales and Complex Corporate Sales Manager. Earlier in their career, they held various positions at Hotel Capstone, including Director of Sales & Marketing, Director of Revenue Management, Senior Sales Manager, and Sales Manager. Karna began their career at the Pan Pacific San Francisco, where they gained experience in operations, front office supervision, and guest care. Karna's work experience showcases their ability to establish strong client relationships, drive sales, and achieve revenue goals.

Karna Zelidon's education history includes attending Lund University, although the specific dates and degree information are not provided. In addition to their university education, Karna has obtained several certifications in various fields. These certifications include Customer Success Manager Advanced Certified Professional and Customer Success Manager Certified Professional from Pulse Academy by Gainsight, obtained in September 2020. They also obtained certifications in Project Management Simplified, Customer Success Management Fundamentals, and Sales: Customer Success from LinkedIn, all obtained in 2020. Karna's additional certifications include Hospitality Manager Leadership from the American Hotel & Lodging Association in May 2020 and Hospitality & Tourism Management from Florida Atlantic University - College of Business in April 2020. It is also mentioned that Karna has obtained various certifications related to hospitality and revenue management, such as CHSP - Certified Hospitality Sales Professional, CHRM - Certified Hospitality Revenue Manager, Starwood's Director of Sales and Marketing Orientation, Starwood RMA1, Starwood RMA2, and StarDORM. The specific dates and institutions for these certifications are not provided. Finally, Karna obtained a Cvent Supplier certification from Cvent in May 2020.