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Anne Drannen, CMP

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Corporate/ BT Sales Manager at Gateway Hotel & Conference Center
📍 Des Moines, Iowa, United States

Anne is a seasoned sales and events leader in the Iowa hospitality industry, with extensive experience driving revenue and managing teams. A Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) and former President of the Travel Federation of Iowa, she is a recognized figure in state tourism. She earned her BA from Iowa State University.

Outside of her professional roles, Anne is a passionate advocate for causes she believes in. She publicly shares her personal journey with Parkinsons to raise awareness and has also taken a public stance in support of civil rights for transgender individuals in her community.

She is the author of a publication titled, "So What do we do With All the Leftover Food? "

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Current Role
Corporate/ BT Sales Manager
Location
Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Personality Overview

How Anne shows up

Fast Adopter
Achievment Oriented
Decisive

They usually prefer to drive the conversation. They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships. They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something.

Priorities

Topics Anne cares about

Iowa Tourism
As the former President of the Travel Federation of Iowa, she is deeply invested in the state's tourism industry and its economic impact.
Event Management
As a Certified Meeting Professional (CMP), she specializes in negotiating and managing events for corporate, government, and youth sports markets.
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Career

Work history

11-2024
Corporate/ BT Sales Manager
Gateway Hotel & Conference Center
10-2023 - 11-2024
Regional Director of Sales
Hospitality Associates
7-2023 - 9-2023
Business Development Manager
Big Sky Vacation Rentals
4-2021 - 3-2023
Director of Sales & Events
Atrium Hospitality
7-2017 - 9-2020
Director of Sales & Marketing
Delaware North
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Media appearances

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Education
1985 - 1989
BA
Iowa State University
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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