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When VIZERGY® Speaks, People Listen
At VIZERGY®, we're proud to employ some of the leading minds in the field of hospitality Internet marketing. And we're always willing to share our knowledge through our speakers' bureau.
If you'd like one of our experienced industry authorities to address your meeting, conference or seminar, we'd be happy to comply.
Booking dates usually close quickly, so we encourage you to fill out the request form below as early as possible in advance of your event.
Speaker Biographies
Joseph R. Hyman, Founder and CEO
Joe Hyman hones more than 17 years of hospitality experience, which began with his first taste of the industry as a regional manager and unit manager for a large restaurant chain. Shortly after, Joe recognized his need for entrepreneurship which led to start of something big. His extensive sales, marketing and management experience, along with his natural talent, allowed him to recognize a great need in the hospitality industry, and to start VIZERGY®, formerly SECURE-RES, in 1998- which touts over a billion dollars in consumer direct bookings for his hospitality clients.
Listening to the needs of clients, being Joe's specialty, the company, which provides hotel Internet marketing services, was born. VIZERGY has become an industry pioneer and has grown rapidly under his guidance. Additionally, Joe regularly provides one on one consults to top property managers to improve their online visibility and performance. Today, the company has expanded its services and remains an industry leader, serving, empowering and educating clients all over the world.
In January of 2008, VIZERGY launched My Web World in conjunction with Web World Publishing, a groundbreaking, integrated Web presence management platform for hoteliers. The platform is a single access point where VIZERGY clients can manage all their Web activities, including an Internet Reservation System, third-party sales channels, Web site reporting, e-mail hosting, event calendars lead management and much, much more.
This powerful tool, allows clients to manage and monitor their online presence all from a single platform.
VIZERGY was recently named, for the third year, one of the 50 fastest growing private companies in Northeast Florida by the Jacksonville Business Journal. As testament to Joe's leadership, he was recognized as one of HSMAI's Top 25 Most Extraordinary Minds in Sales and Marketing.
Joe's leadership positively affects people both within and outside VIZERGY. His daily presence and leadership in the office enlightens and motivates his team, emphasizing, collaboration and creativity keeping it fresh and exciting everyday. His management and ability to communicate make him the perfect person to lead VIZERGY into the future.
Joe is an active participant in many social and business organizations including HSMAI, Luxury Real Estate Network, Luxury Hotels, "BIG" CEO's just to name a few.
Jay Waite, Director of Business Development
Jay Waite's sales and marketing know-how will inspire your executives, managers and staff members to tackle every challenge with enthusiasm. Jay's knack for hospitality sales and marketing will also provide insight for those looking to exceed customer expectations. Currently, Jay manages VIZERGY's Internet marketing business for Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee, Missouri, Arkansas and the west coast of Florida. A former employee of Hilton Hotels Corporation with the Hampton Brands Product and Service Development Team, Jay worked closely with Franchisees and National Vendors evolving the Hampton Brands product and service initiatives. A 20 year veteran of the Hospitality Industry, Jay has extensive Hotel Operations, Sales and General Manager experience.
Mark Klayman, Director of Business Development
Mark, who has been with VIZERGY since 2001, brings loyalty, energy and experience to the table. He was the first sales manager at the company, a driving force that has helped propel VIZERGY as one of the industry's leading hotel Internet marketing companies.
A strong foundation of hospitality sales and advertising experience, particularly in sales management, paved the way for Mark to join VIZERGY. Mark significantly increased sales at Morris Communications Corp, where he managed sales and advertising for one of the largest visitor guides in the country. At Elite Island Resorts, a group of resorts in Central Florida and the Caribbean, he managed Internet marketing and e-commerce, increasing Web traffic by 35%. He has been named sales representative of the year for multiple companies, generating impressive sales numbers and expanding territories.
Mark is currently responsible for direct sales and managing VIZERGY client relationships, focusing on large Property Management Groups (PMGs) on the east coast of the U.S. He has managed client relationships with top management companies such as Coakley & Williams, Pacifica and Hersha Hospitality. Besides having a portfolio of over 300 clients that have generated over $500 million in Internet bookings, Mark's people skills and client management skills have helped boost client relationships and strengthen VIZERGY's brand visibility among PMGs. Mark's enthusiasm, 10 plus years of hospitality experience and knack for developing relationships make him a valuable part of the VIZERGY team.
