MERRILLVILLE, Ind., Oct. 17, 2011 -- The Residence Inn by Marriott in Rocky Hill, Connecticut, a property managed by White Lodging, has a new Director of Sales.  It was announced that Helen Carr has assumed the role at the 96-room hotel. "I am pleased to be a part of White Lodging; it is a fantastic career move," said Carr in commenting on her job change.  "I couldn't ask for a better or more welcoming team than the great people at the Residence Inn."

Carr received her undergraduate degree in tourism and hospitality management from Central Connecticut State University and is currently working toward her MBA with a concentration in marketing at the University of New Haven.  It was while she was an undergraduate that she first began working in the hospitality industry.  Carr started at the La Quinta Inn & Suites in New Britain, Connecticut as a senior front desk representative and part time housekeeping supervisor.

After graduating in 2010, Carr joined the Waterford Hotel Group in Hartford, Connecticut as the company's eCommerce Manager.  In this role she updated and managed the Websites for a Marriott hotel and a Hilton hotel, created social media engagements for both properties and helped develop city-wide partnerships.  She held this position until joining White Lodging in September 2011.

In speaking on Carr's move to the Rocky Hill Residence Inn, General Manager Tim Grant had this to say, "I am so looking forward to having Helen on our team. She has the right personality and the skill set necessary to enhance and build long-term relationships with our customers."

The Residence Inn by Marriott in Rocky Hill is an all-suite hotel located minutes from the downtown Hartford Convention Center.  All rooms have separate living/sleeping areas and have fully equipped kitchens. At this extended-stay property, guests enjoy a complimentary hot breakfast each day and a manager's reception on select weekday evenings.

White Lodging Services Corporation was established in 1985 and is headquartered in Merrillville, Indiana. White Lodging is a fully integrated hotel ownership, development, and operations company – a recognized leader that has defined and cultivated the ability to achieve consistent, sustainable growth among mid- to large-scale hotels across the country. Their current portfolio consists of over 157 hotels in 19 states and encompasses representation of the following leading brands: Marriott International, Inc., Hilton Worldwide, Hyatt Global, Starwood Hotels and Resorts, InterContinental Hotel Group, and Carlson Hotels Worldwide.