"Every day is different." This is how Chicago native Sandi Robinson describes her day-to-day life. Sandi is the director of sales at Chicago's Godfrey Hotel and her job is nothing short of eventful.
"I am obsessed with my phone. We have this ongoing love affair," she said to Windy City Times, laughing.
Robinson is an all-around hard worker, overseeing an entire sales and catering department. "Some days are eight hour days. I call those half-days," she said. "A full day for me is anywhere between 10 to 13 hours a day." This may seem overwhelming for many people, but Robinson explained, "I absolutely love my clients."
Even with her hectic schedule, Robinson still finds time to contribute to what she calls an "evolving" LGBT community. Robinson is a member of the LGBT Chamber of Commerce of Illinois, where she sat on the board for six years. Serving as an economic resource for the LGBT community, Robinson said she believes that everyone should be a part of the Chamber.
Robinson added that she's no stranger when it comes to being inspired by amazing women. "If anyone knows Oprah and can get me a one-on-one, I would forever be in debt to you," Robinson said, laughing. Becoming a bit emotional, she went on to say that being raised by a single mother has inspired her, calling her mother a "strong lady."
When she isn't working long hours or giving her time to the LGBT community, she's exploring the world around her. Robinson is a devoted world traveler, saying, "I've traveled as local as Florida all the way to China. ... My goal is South Africa."
Another thing Robinson is excited about is the LGBT community's increase of exposure and acceptance. "Kudos to television," said Robinson. She believes it helps people better understand the LGBT community, adding, "We are here and we are Queer and people are accepting of it. At this point, there are no other options."
-Age 34
-Orientation Lesbian
-Job title Director of sales at The Godfrey Hotel
-Biggest pet peeve Indecisive people
-Favorite childhood memory Thanksgivings that were filled with
"family, laughter and cognac."
-Hobbies Traveling, going to the spa and trying new restaurants
-One word to describe Sandi: "Everything"
-Something most people don't know "As much as I enjoy people, I like to do absolutely nothing with a close group of people."
-Personal motto "Treat others the way you'd like to be treated."