HSMAI Las Vegas

Karin joined The Venetian in 2008 as a national sales manager focused on technology, pharmaceutical and insurance clients, before advancing to her current role in 2012. As executive director of sales, she is responsible for developing strategy and management of the groups team, including the vertical deployment of technology, medical and health, insurance, banking and real estate. In addition, she is responsible for growing revenues, development and mentoring of staff and bringing experiences to life through enhancing existing partnerships and developing new customers at the landmark Las Vegas meetings complex.

In his role he is responsible for overseeing the day to day activities of the department as well as the convention sales team in collaboration with the Senior Vice President.

Pedram began his career with Clark Kerr Dining in Berkeley, California as a Banquet Server then promoted to Banquet Captain. He then transitioned to a Conference Assistant Coordinator at the University of California, Berkeley's Conference Services department where he booked and serviced events and followed up with clients daily to ensure their satisfaction and continued business. He was also Catering and Food Service Manager for Cal Dining and was later promoted to Hiring & Training Manager. In 2004, he moved to Las Vegas and joined the staff of MGM Grand Resort & Casino as an Assistant Manager within the Food and Beverage Department. Pedram joined the pre-opening Sales Team at Wynn Las Vegas in 2005 as a Conference Sales Manager and was promoted seven times in ten years.