Exciting Team Announcement!
We are thrilled to announce that Stephanie LaStella is joining our team as our new Senior Operations Manager!
Stephanie brings with her a wealth of knowledge and experience from her impressive tenure in the hospitality industry, most recently serving as the Director of Sales at Hampton Inn Farmingville. In this role, she was responsible for overseeing administrative communication with corporate clients, fostering loyalty, and building long-lasting professional relationships. Her ability to generate new business, manage group accounts, and strategically network within the local community has driven significant growth for her team and organization.
Before her role at Hampton Inn, Stephanie held a variety of positions that have shaped her exceptional skill set. As Sales Manager at Holiday Inn Express Hauppauge, she consistently drove revenue growth by prospecting new corporate and social group business, while also representing the hotel at local trade shows and managing numerous high-value corporate accounts.
As part of Book Your Block's expansion, Stephanie will first manage the Long Island market before helping with transitions into other national markets. Her key tasks include building client relationships, growing the company's presence in Long Island hotels, and engaging with event operators to highlight Book Your Block's technology and services.
Here’s what Stephanie had to say about joining our team:
“With 12 years in the hotel industry, I’ve had the opportunity to work with many companies, but Book Your Block has always stood out. I’m excited to bring my hospitality expertise to a company that values strong, lasting client relationships, and I look forward to contributing to its continued growth.”
What sets Stephanie apart is not only her expertise in sales and operations, but also her genuine passion for creating exceptional experiences for guests and customers alike. She is a results-oriented leader who is highly dedicated to operational excellence, and we are confident that her talents will be a major asset to our team as we continue to grow and innovate.
And from our CEO, Mark Shearer:
"We’re thrilled to welcome Stephanie to the Book Your Block family. Her passion and expertise align perfectly with our mission to deliver exceptional service and innovative solutions for our clients. We’re confident she will make an immediate impact as we continue to grow and redefine excellence in the hospitality and events industry."
Please join us in welcoming Stephanie to the team! We are incredibly excited to have her onboard and look forward to seeing her make an even greater impact in her new role.