Shelton, CT (February 10, 2016) — Nicole Knapik was recently appointed as the new Catering Sales Manager at the Courtyard by Marriott in Shelton, CT. The 161-room hotel is managed by Waterford Hotel Group, a national hotel and convention center management firm.

As Catering Sales Manager, Knapik will be responsible for soliciting new accounts and growing existing client relationships and business. She will manage functions from beginning to end to guarantee complete guest satisfaction. Knapik has worked in a variety of roles in the hospitality industry for several years and has developed the necessary skills to build client relationships and ensure all hotel needs are met. She joins the Courtyard Shelton team from her most recent position as Symposium Planner at Cisbio US in Bedford, MA. Prior to that, she was the Special Events Manager at the Blithewold Mansion in Bristol, RI, the Travel and Events Intern at CVS Health in Woonsocket, RI, and Front Desk Agent at the Hampton Inn in Franklin, MA. Knapik holds a Bachelor of Science in International Hotel and Tourism Management from Johnson and Wales University.

“Nicole’s hospitably and event background makes her an ideal fit for this position,” commented Julie Belval, Director of Sales at the Courtyard Shelton. “We are excited to welcome her to the Courtyard Shelton team and know she will be a great asset to the hotel.”

About the Courtyard by Marriott, Shelton
The Courtyard by Marriott Shelton is conveniently located in the Fairfield County business district close to Trumbull, Bridgeport, Fairfield and New Haven. In addition to numerous businesses nearby, the hotel is in close proximity to many attractions, including Jones family Farm and Winery, Beardsley Zoo, Yale Peabody Museum, Arena at Harbor Yard, Bridgeport Bluefish Baseball, Maritime Aquarium, Shubert Theater and Captain Cove’s Seaport. The hotel has 161 rooms, including 12 suites, an indoor pool and fitness center, meeting space, as well as Courtyard’s Bistro and was fully renovated in 2012.

About Waterford Hotel Group
Waterford Hotel Group is one of the nation’s leading hotel and convention center management companies. The company operates 25 properties in 7 states, representing 3,330 total rooms and 630,000 square feet of meeting and convention space. The collective expertise of the team and track record of success has earned Waterford distinction as an approved operator for the leading hotel brands. Whether the involvement begins at conception or during operation, Waterford Hotel Group strives for successful performance and profitability of each managed property, while maintaining the highest standards of quality, service, and cleanliness. For more information, visit www.waterfordhotelgroup.com.

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