Michelle Palmer

MBA

Senior Sales Executive

VEA Newport Beach, A Marriott Resort & Spa

Industry Partner

Member Since: 2022

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Professional Bio

I partner with travelers to create a seamless travel experience. This all starts with a conversation. Along the way, we will uncover their distinct hotel needs and personal travel preferences, to match the ideal hotel product. And if we donโ€™t, well then well keep the conversation going, because I want their next stay feel like home and event to be a success.

What drives me is exceptional guest service. Being a second generation hospitality professional โ€“ this is not what I do, but simply who I am. With a demonstrated history of working in the hotel industry - domestic and international , I am skilled in creating memorable guest experiences, property operations, strategy development, stakeholder engagement, corporate travel, group business, destination resorts, select service brands, boutique hotels, extended stays, mid-size and convention hotels.

When I am not building partnerships or driving hotel performance, I am baking (cheesecakes are my specialty), training for some sort of distance race (marathons or Ironmans please!), hanging out with my husband in the greater South Bay area, or appreciating a nice glass of wine.

Myers Briggs ENFJ.
CliftonStrenghts Top Five Themes: Strategic, Achiever, Communication, Competition, and Futuristic

Organization

Parent: VEA Newport Beach, A Marriott Resort & Spa

900 Newport Center Dr Newport Beach, CA 92660

949-640-4000

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Education

California State University, Fullerton 2013

Bachelor of Arts, Theatre Design and Technology

University of Redlands 2016

Master of Business Administration, Marketing

Awards

2016 Spirit to Serve

2017 Associate of the Year

2018 J.W. Award of Excellence

2019 Quarterly Brilliant Star - Catering Sales

Volunteer Work

American Lung Association

American Red Cross

Los Angeles Regional Food Bank

Region

SCSAE - So CA Region

Primary Service Offered to Associations

Event Venues - Hotel/Resort