Judi Feldman, Cmmm Email & Phone Number

Orlando, Fl, Us

Worldwide

Experienced at all levels in meeting management, known as both a team player and leader, well-traveled with an extensive network of industry connections and a firm believer in always exceeding customer expectations.CORE COMPETENCIES INCLUDE:• Independent Meeting Manager• Trip/Travel Director, Incentive and Corporate Programs• Multiple Positions in Hotel Sales, Marketing and Catering• Field Support Staff/Destination Management Companies• Travel Agency Management• Airline Stewardess and ReservationistSUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS: • Have maintained and operated my own successful independent Meeting Management Company since 2001 providing a variety of full service support in all areas of convention and special event planning and execution. This includes working with my own base of clients as well as subcontracting with other agencies such as the Orlando Convention & Visitors Bureau, Hello FL/Mears, Gershaw Conference Group, Plannernet, Logistics, and many others. • As an experienced Trip/Travel Director, have had the opportunity to travel extensively both as a lead and team player with domestic and international groups of all sizes.• Was an active member of the world’s largest and most respected out-sourcing site selection company, Helms Briscoe, where I ultimately built my client base to over a million dollars in revenue. • Extensive contacts obtained during my twelve years of hotels sales and marketing experience covering Corporate, Association, Government, SMERF, Pharmaceutical and Tour/Travel market segments. • Selected to be in a 2006 pilot program for Certified Medical Meeting Manager Certification (CMMM) via the Professional Meeting Planner Network. • Honored to have served as an committee member and/or Board Officer in the following industry associations: Greater Orlando Chapter of MPI Society of Government Meeting Planners Central FL Business Travel Association Seminole County Chamber of Commerce

Longwood, Fl 32779

Professional in appearance and work ethics. Have an energetic, articulate, outgoing and friendly personality. Work well with all people. Have worked in all aspects of meeting planning and have a very can do attitude. To coin a phrase, "my motto is to make every meeting not only a success but to exceed the client's expectations". I will always anticipate challenges prior to their occurrence to ensure a successful outcome. Prior to becoming an OnSite Meeting Manager/Travel Director, I worked in the airline and hotel industry.

Outsource site selection organization serving our corporate and association clients for their worldwide meeting/incentives/event programs.Submit for my clientele RFP to resorts, hotels, conference centers and cruise ships. After selection, review the contract prior to sending to client for acceptance.Arrange for Site Inspections to hotels, conference centers, resorts and cruise ships for possible selection as a venue for meetings and events.

Pre-opening/Senior National Sales Manager - market segments included Corporate, Association and Government meeting and group sales. Pre-opening booked 2M in sales, monthly quota 2000 booked room nights. Quota was met and exceeded each month.

Travel Industry Certification, Hospitality Airline,Hotel, Cruise, Rental Car

Some College, Travel/Hospitality

Activities and Societies: Board member Greater Orlando Chapter of MPI Board member - Society of Goverenment Meeting Planners Past Member.