Mohegan Sun Appoints Kimberly Simone As New Director of Sales
Mohegan Sun is pleased to welcome Kimberly Simone as the new Director of Sales. Simone brings over 16 years of experience across marketing, business operations and full-scale sales within meetings and conventions. As Director of Sales, she will guide the business operations of the conventions & expo sales team within Mohegan Sun’s robust Convention & Sales department, led by John Washko.
“Kim has shown an expertise of market trends, while leading high-level salesinitiatives and cultivating strong relationships in the hospitality industry”, said John Washko, VP of sales & marketing at Mohegan Sun. “We’re excited to have her as our new Director of Sales, and appreciate her continued dedication to creating an extraordinary experience for our meetings planners, groups and guests of Mohegan Sun.”
Kimberly Simone is a graduate of Bryant College in Smithfield, RI, and the Walt Disney World College Program in Orlando, Florda. She sat on the board for the CT River Valley chapter of MPI (Meeting Professionals International) as the Vice President of Membership and the Vice President of Marketing and Communications. She also served as a member of the New York and New England chapters of PCMA (Professional Convention Management Association) and served as a member of the Greater New York Chapter of HSMAI (Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International). Previous conventions & sales experience includes operating as the Directorof Sales at Saybrook Point Resort & Marina in Old Saybrook, CT, and Director of Sales for Sabo Construction and Coldwell Banker New Homes in Waltham, MA. Prior to her work with Saybrook Point Resort & Marina, Simone had an ascending career at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Ledyard, CT, most recently serving as Director of Resort Sales from 2019 to 2021. In this role, she secured major convention business, supported budget management and helped steer business development through the pandemic. Ahead of her time as Director of Resort Sales, Simone was the National Sales Manager for the resort, strategically managing sales operations while tracking and analyzing data to strengthen forward-looking strategy.
Kimberly Simone currently resides in Mystic, CT.
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