Sun Casino Promotes Kimberly Simone to Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing Position
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"Mohegan Sun Shakes Up Leadership, Taps Kim Simone as Vice President of Sales & Marketing"
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Are you tired of hearing the same old names in charge of Connecticut's biggest casino? Well, buckle up, folks! Mohegan Sun has just made a bold move by appointing a seasoned marketing and sales veteran as their new Vice President of Sales & Marketing.
Say hello to Kimberly Simone, a pro with over 18 years of experience under her belt! She first joined Mohegan Sun's ranks back in 2023, but we're just getting to know her potential now. She's been working as Director of Sales, dabbling in the meetings, incentives, conferences, and exhibitions (MICE) sector.
So, what can we expect from her as VP? She'll spearhead strategic initiatives for several key Mohegan Sun locations, handling the Earth Expo & Convention Center, Sky Convention Center, and other venues. Say goodbye to the good 'ol days and prepare for a major revamp!
As Jeffrey Hamilton, Mohegan Sun's President & General Manager, put it, "We're super stoked to have Kim Simone join our executive team. Her keen eye for market trends and her track record of excellence make her the perfect fit for this role."
Since joining Mohegan Sun, Simone has been instrumental in growth within the convention sales sector and hospitality across the property. With this new promotion, she'll continue to focus on convention sales and booking some of Mohegan Sun's hottest venues, like the Earth Expo & Convention Center, home of the massive, 125,000-square-foot Earth Expo.
Simone has quite the resume, having served as the Vice President of Membership and the Vice President of Marketing and Communications for the CT River Valley chapter of Meeting Professionals International, a member of several industry associations, and sitting on the executive committee of the Connecticut Convention & Sports Bureau Board.
Before her Mohegan Sun stint, she honed her sales and marketing skills at the Saybrook Point Resort & Marina and the Foxwoods Casino Resort. Now, as she takes on this prestigious new role, we can't wait to see the incredible, large-scale, and diverse sales and marketing strategies she has up her sleeve!
- Kim Simone, thrilled about her new role as Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Mohegan Sun, will now oversee strategic initiatives for key Mohegan Sun locations such as the Earth Expo & Convention Center and Sky Convention Center, bringing a fresh perspective to the sun-kissed casino.
- In her previous role as Director of Sales at Mohegan Sun, Simone demonstrated her financial acumen and industry know-how, spearheading growth within the convention sales sector and optimizing hospitality across the property.
- Simone's impressive resume includes positions at several marquee organizations like the Connecticut Convention & Sports Bureau Board, Meeting Professionals International, and the Saybrook Point Resort & Marina, and she's prepared to apply her wealth of experience to ensure the Mohegan Sun convention business thrives under her watchful eye.
