Charles Williams Ii
About Charles Williams Ii
Charles Williams II is a Senior Market Manager at Expedia Group and a Licensed Realtor at CENTURY 21 New Millennium, with extensive experience in luxury hospitality sales and event planning.
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Charles Williams II currently holds the position of Senior Market Manager at Expedia Group in Washington, District of Columbia, United States, a role he has been in since 2022. Concurrently, he is also a Licensed Realtor with CENTURY 21 New Millennium, a position he has held since 2020.
Professional Background
Charles Williams II has an extensive background in the hospitality industry, with a particular focus on sales and management roles. He served as Director of Global Sales, Eastern Region, at Rocco Forte Hotels from 2018 to 2020 in New York. Prior to that, he was the Director Of Group Sales at Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group from 2017 to 2018 in the Washington D.C. Metro Area. He spent four years with Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts as a Sales Manager from 2013 to 2017 in the Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area.
Experience in Hospitality Sales
Charles Williams II boasts significant experience in luxury hospitality sales. His roles include Senior Sales Manager at The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach from 2010 to 2013 in Miami Beach, Florida, and Sales Analyst at Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts from 2007 to 2010 in Washington, DC. These positions underscore his expertise in hotel sourcing, contract negotiations, and sales management.
Education and Expertise
Charles Williams II earned a Master's degree in Public Relations Management from the University of Maryland, where he studied from 2005 to 2008. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Marketing from Auburn University, which he completed from 1998 to 2001. His academic background in Marketing and Public Relations complements his extensive practical experience in event planning and luxury hospitality sales.
Event Planning and Management
With significant experience in planning and executing live, hybrid, and virtual events, Charles Williams II excels in meeting the diverse needs of clients. He has served as Meetings Manager at National Legal Aid & Defender Association and The Education Trust, and as Special Events Coordinator at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, further highlighting his ability to manage complex event logistics. His expertise includes utilizing promotional goods and working with organizations like Canvas to achieve clients’ goals through meticulously planned events.