David Kliman, CMP, CMM

2002- present

President
Consulting practice specializing in maximizing profits for hospitality and financial services industry organizations through key customer relationship management. Creation, facilitation and management of customer advisory boards, focus groups, marketing communications, meeting and travel services.

1985 - 2002

1997 - 2002

Senior Executive responsible for Corporate Communications, Meetings, Travel, Food Service, Advertising, Creative Services, Publishing Technology, Real Estate, Facilities Management, Purchasing and Philanthropy. Managed a staff of 135 and annual budgets in excess of $100 million.

Director, Corporate Events & Travel Management

1985 - 1997

Established and managed a centralized meetings and travel department resulting in over $1.5 million savings in first year of operation. Strategic planning and logistical management for over 175 annual conventions, customer advisory boards, trade shows, board of directors, corporate and incentive meetings.

1979 - 1985

1982 - 1985

Directed sales and marketing activities targeting group and transient business from Australia, Europe and Asia; including foreign-based local markets resulting in over 50,000 annual room nights.

1981 - 1982

1980 - 1981

1979 - 1980