Tammy Pati
Metairie,LA
Summary
Organized, motivated, and goal-oriented travel and meeting professional with over fifteen years of experience in selling and planning meetings, special events, incentive trips, conferences. My expertise is negotiating contracts and maintaining budgets. Building and maintaining client relationships has been the key to my success.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
W Sales Executive
W Hotels
12.2022 - Current
- Reached total transient hotel goal of $12 million in annual revenue during a property renovation
- Achieved annual goal of group and catering sales of $1.5 million
- Manage all RFP's and sales lead funnel
- Negotiate all group room and meeting space contracts
Food & Beverage Events Coordinator
Ritz-Carlton
01.2018 - 12.2022
- Managed departmental schedules, coordinate calendar and arrange travel.
- Booked and coordinated all special events and activations in outlet space
- Developed and maintained budgets for activations
Meeting & Special Event Coordinator
Ritz-Carlton
06.2015 - 01.2018
- Planned and moved 2017 NBA All-Star Game to New Orleans from Charlotte
- Achieved annual goal of $10 million in meeting and event banquet revenue
- Assisted clients to maintain detailed budgets as well as adding value to program
Meeting &Travel Planner
Knights Of Columbus Insurance
03.2013 - 06.2015
- Organized and executed tradeshows and special events for Life Insurance Sales
- Maintained performance measurents for all events producing over $20 million in sales leads
- Coordinated calendars, travel arrangements, meetings, and conferences for local agency
Travel Agency Manager
Destination Mouse
03.2009 - 03.2013
- mproved annual sales by $1 million and achieved Gold Earmark Status
- Revised and executed new agent recruitment, as well as as agent retension, and a training system for all employees
- Developed and maintained vendor and client relationships
General Manager
Don's Seafood Restaurant
01.2004 - 03.2009
- Recruited, hired, and trained staff
- Implemented effective cost-saving measures to reduce overhead expenses without compromising quality or service.
- Maximized operational excellence mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, and company procedures.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Education
Bachelor of Science - FInance
University Of New Orleans
New Orleans, LA05.1998
Skills
- Contract negotiation
- Sales strategy
- Critical Thinking
- Conflict Resolution
- Public speaking/presentation
- Organizational expert
Awards
5 STAR RITZ-CARLTON EMPLYOYEE OF THE YEAR
DALE CARNEGIE LEADERSHIP AWARD
DISNEY INSTITUTE LEADERSHIP AWARD
Timeline
W Sales Executive
W Hotels
12.2022 - Current
Food & Beverage Events Coordinator
Ritz-Carlton
01.2018 - 12.2022
Meeting & Special Event Coordinator
Ritz-Carlton
06.2015 - 01.2018
Meeting &Travel Planner
Knights Of Columbus Insurance
03.2013 - 06.2015
Travel Agency Manager
Destination Mouse
03.2009 - 03.2013
General Manager
Don's Seafood Restaurant
01.2004 - 03.2009
Bachelor of Science - FInance
University Of New Orleans
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