Kelly Dodd Email & Phone Number

Auckland, Nz

New Zealand

Tourism Talent specialises in executive recruitment for the tourism and hospitality sector includingfull-time, contract and governance roles.

New Zealand

We specialise in creative solutions for tourism, hospitality and hotel professionals.Our data-led approach transforms complex ideas into tangible commercial outcomes. As your advisors, we aim to deepen your understanding of your market, your customer, and yourself in innovative ways.Whether you're navigating new competition, exploring uncharted territories, or seeking a greater understanding of revenue-driving strategies, we're here to help.

New Zealand

One of the world's largest online travel and technology companies. I lead a team of accommodation consultants across New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.💪 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀: Coaching, Building Talent, Strategic Influence, Communication, Profit Optimization, Org. Planning✨ 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀: Leading a diverse team through global travel reemergence💡 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗱: 5 weeks after I moved across the globe, NZ went into lockdown. Be agile, stay curious, and lead teams with empathy and radical candor. An afternoon cheese platter helps too.

Austin, Texas, United States

I was a strategic market consultant across a wide-ranging portfolio of hotels, motels and alternative lodging.💪 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀: Data Analysis, Strategy, Collaboration, Public Speaking, Destination Management✨ 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀: Achieving +30% market share growth, hosting annual large-scale market events, presenting a best practice to 800 peers on stage in Vegas, earning the title “Cube Wizard”💡 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗱: How to be impactful when you work remotely. Partnership is the key to greatness. Austin is the best city in Texas.

Houston, Texas, United States

Starwood was a Fortune 500 leading global hotel company known for innovative brands and a positive workplace culture. I excelled in 4 progressive sales roles across 4 Starwood hotels in Houston, Texas.💪 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀: Sales and Marketing, Negotiations, Event Planning, Budgeting, Market Feasibility, Training✨ 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀: Landing 2nd largest client in hotel history within 6 months of starting, traveling across the US to major conferences, winning the global sales incentive trip to South Africa.💡 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗱: Failure is part of everyday life. Being young and ambitious is not a weakness. Creativity wins. Don’t forget to ask if clients need power strips or you’ll be taping down cords the morning of.

Texas, United States

I worked in multiple Food & Beverage related roles over 5 years which got me my start in hospitality, began my wine learning journey, and ultimately inspired me to get a Masters in the field.💪 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀: Service, Time Management, Teamwork, Upscale food and wine knowledge✨ 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀: Being promoted to team manager and leading my peers after one week in the job, the beauty of the back of the house, splitting a $100 bottle of wine after work with the staff💡 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗱: Always make friends with the chef.

Texas, United States

I studied abroad during both degree programs and worked as a teaching assistant.💪 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀: Culture Appreciation, Communication, Confidence✨ 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀: Completing my qualitative thesis on honeymoon destination search behavior, spent a summer in Mexico and a summer in South Korea💡 𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗱: Travel outside of your known world and watch your perspective change. Turn in your assignments on time or early.

Master Of Science (Ms), Hotel And Restaurant Management

Activities and Societies: Graduate Student Association, Eta Sigma Delta Honor Society Teaching Assistant to Dr. Stephen Barth from August.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba), Sociology

Activities and Societies: Fightin' Texas Aggie Band, Corps of Cadets, Sociology Honor Society, OR Simpson, Ags of OAK