Type Of Business:
Meeting management consulting company
Expertise:
Sales and marketing; Customer service
Major Product/SVS:
Solutions in global meeting site research and hotel contract negotiations; Professional meeting support services; Strategic meeting management consulting; Advanced meeting technology and data management; Educational workshops at industry events; Custom educational programs for planning and procurement teams
Hobbies/Sports:
Skiing; Scrapbooking; Biking; Hiking; Culinary arts; Wine
Education Degrees:
Bachelor of Arts, The School of Hospitality Business, Broad College of Business, Michigan State University; University Culinary Program Certificate, Ecole Hotelier, Lausanne, Switzerland
Affiliations Awards:
Society of Incentive and Travel Executives; California Hospitality Sales Executives; PCMA; Board Member, Director of Education, Northern California Chapter, Meeting Professionals International
Work History:
Director of Sales, Northern California and Pacific Northwest, Associated Luxury Hotels International (January 2011-Present); Affiliate Professor, Department of Hospitality, Tourism and Events, Metropolitan State College of Denver (2010-2011); Director of West Coast National Sales, Hinton + Grusich (2004-2010); National Sales Manager, Inverness Hotel (2001-2004); Associate Director of Sales, Keystone Resort (1995-2001); National Sales Manager, The Westin Michigan Avenue Chicago (1993-1995)
Charity:
Mentoring Youth and Students
Number Of Years In Profession:
30
Number Of Years In Current Position:
1
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
She attributes her success to her continuing education.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
She became involved in her profession because she grew up in Chicago and was fascinated with the city's hotels and their history.
Extended Bio Profile:
A leader and strategist with a wealth of expertise in the hospitality industry, Ms. Woodin became the senior director for global meeting services at Meeting Sites Resource in January 2012. Before joining MSR, she worked for one year as the Northern California and Pacific Northwest director of sales for Associated Luxury Hotels International. The latter company had acquired Hinton+Grusich, where Ms. Woodin was a regional director of sales for seven years. She is currently an affiliate professor in the department of Hospitality, Tourism and Events at Metropolitan State College of Denver, and also sits on the board of directors for the Northern California Chapter of Meeting Professionals International (MPINCC); she serves as the director of education.
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Directing global meeting services; Analyzing industry trends; Facilitating contract negotiations; Gathering competitive intelligence to educate and advocate for clients; Speaking at workshops for hospitality associations
Education Certifications:
Certified Hospitality Sales Executive (2011); Certified Meeting Professional (1997)
Awards/Honors:
Committee Chair of the Year, Northern California Chapter of Meeting Professionals International (2010-2011); Nominee, Committee Chair of the Year, Northern California Chapter of Meeting Professionals International (2009-2010); Nominee, Professional of the 1st, 2nd & 3rd Quarters, Northern California Chapter of Meeting Professionals International (2009-2010); "WOW" GSO Service Award for Exceptional Performance to the MSR Team Members, Meeting Sites Resource (2009); National Salesperson of the Year, Awarded in Recognition and Appreciation for NSO Services to Conference Direct (2008)
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Ms. Woodin intends to focus more on the logistic side of the business. She has knowledge of operations, sales meetings, planning and contracts, all of which bring great value to the company. She also wants to teach at the university level and share her knowledge with future generations.