Expertise:
Management of people, sales and troubleshooting issues
Hobbies/Sports:
Swimming; Cooking; Animals
Education Degrees:
Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, University of the Pacific (1978)
Affiliations Awards:
Meeting Professionals International; SITE; ASAE
Industry:
Hospitality Services Management
Charity:
Organizations in Support of Animal Rights, Child Welfare and the Environment
Number Of Years In Profession:
30
Number Of Years In Current Position:
22
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her work ethic and values. She communicates, performs her duties, and conducts herself as an example for clients and team members.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession after spending five years with airlines based in Hawaii, followed by another five years in wholesale in the Bay Area, selling and marketing to Hawaiian, Caribbean and Mexican resorts. She was then recruited by Prince Resorts Hawaii as a regional sales manager and has since progressed to become the corporate director of sales.
Extended Bio Profile:
Ms. Hylkema has more than 31 years of experience in the resort and hospitality industry.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Overseeing the sales teams that handle group bookings, the leisure market, and the Asian and Pacific divisions of the company; Developing strategic marketing plans; Managing short- and long-term budgeting, actions and implementation; Coordinating plans; Interacting with clients; Helping established customers negotiate bookings for personal and corporate events and conventions
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Hylkema hopes to continue growing her division and progress in her position.