Gastonia Conference Center Names Carol Queen as Director of Sales

May 17, 2011 - PRLog -- A long-time resident of Gastonia, Carol is a 25-year veteran of the hospitality industry with a concentration on event planning and food & beverage, most notably as Director of Catering with Sheraton Hotels & Resorts and Embassy Suites Hotels in Charlotte, NC, where she was honored as Catering Director of the Year and Top Sales Achiever of the Year.  

“We are delighted to welcome Carol to the Gastonia Conference Center,” commented Tony Swainey.  “She has the experience, drive, and integrity that will help introduce this important and exciting new event facility to the city of Gastonia.  As a proud and active citizen of the Gastonia community, Carol will utilize her vast knowledge of event planning and food and beverage to the success of this facility.”

As Director of Sales, Carol will be responsible for overall direction of the sales team, assisting the General Manager, analyzing the market trends, formulation of sales strategies, execution of sales initiatives in the local area, and representing the Center in the community.

According to Kristin Kurie, President of The Wilderman Group that manages Gastonia Conference Center, “Carol clearly demonstrates a commitment to the customer satisfaction and a keen awareness of industry trends.  We are thrilled that Carol is also committed to the city of Gastonia and the community she calls home.”

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Gastonia Conference Center
As the cornerstone of the downtown revitalization project, Gastonia Conference Center is designed to complement the existing local architecture housing a multi-use 30,000-square-foot conference center and a three-story parking deck with 229 spaces including surface area parking. The parking deck includes nine conveniently located electric vehicle (EV) charging stations for hybrids, electric, and other plug-in vehicles. With 5,000 square feet of flexible space, the ballroom accommodates over 300 people for banquet seating, or over 400 people for auditorium-style seating. The ballroom features cutting-edge technology with traditional furnishings and appointments, and can be divided into four separate rooms. All space is designed with a high level of flexibility and comfort. Gastonia Conference Center is managed by The Wilderman Group.