What do I do?
I help the association, and non-profit markets plan conferences here at Asilomar Conference Grounds. My market is so varied I can be talking with a doctor about a scientific conference hang up the phone and speak with a non- profit company planning a conference for their international dance community. Some of our conferences have been meeting here for 60 years, Asilomar is a tradition. Many of our conferences have attendees from all over the world -it’s amazing. When I get challenged as we all do in our fast-paced work environment and I need a break, I head outdoors and look at the ocean or see a deer or red shoulder hawk and I think how lucky I am to work here.
How did I get here?
I have worked in sales all of my adult life. In 2010 I relocated to California from Portland Oregon. I started working in sales and catering at a boutique hotel in Morro Bay California. After my first two days on the job, my boss at the time said I was a natural for the hospitality industry. I meet so many interesting people and have made friends with many of my customers.
What I do outside of work?
I like to camp, fish and travel. My daughter lives in Portland Oregon, and I like to head up there quite often. I am a Montana native so living in California is a dream; the weather is fantastic – no snow to shovel not to mention I live in such a diverse area. One of the benefits of working in hospitality is I get to attend a lot of events. I especially like it in August during car week. There are so many activities in town, and I love to attend the races at Laguna Seca Raceway.
I am a member of several organizations. MCHA, CALSAE, PCMA, and MPI. We work closely with the Monterey County Convention and Visitors Association, and I am lucky to attend trade shows all over the country.
If you would like to connect with Denise Morton, Senior Sales Manager of the Association Market, Asilomar Hotel & Conference Grounds, please email her at Morton-denise1@aramark.com or on LinkedIn