Wendy Whitaker Email and Phone Number
As a seasoned professional in the event and hospitality industry, I am thrilled to have joined Christie's Photographic Solutions as a Relationship Manager. With over 20 years of hospitality experience including business development, sales, and client relationship management, I am passionate about building and nurturing strong, long-lasting partnerships that drive growth and success.About Christie's Photographic Solutions:Christie's Photographic Solutions is a leading provider of professional photographic services for a variety of corporate conventions, tradeshows, and events. We are committed to capturing moments that matter, delivering exceptional quality and service to our clients.My Role:In my new role, I am excited to be part of the dynamic business development team. Here’s what you can expect from me:~ Developing and maintaining strong relationships with clients and partners.~ Conducting regular check-ins and reviews to assess satisfaction and identify areas for innovation.~ Representing Christie's Photographic Solutions at industry events and associations throughout our serviced cities.I am eager to contribute to the continued success of Christie's Photographic Solutions and help our clients capture their most important moments with the highest quality and professionalism."It's amazing what doors can open if you reach out to people with a smile, friendly attitude and a desire to make a positive impact." ~Richard Branson
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Relationship ManagerChristie'S Photographic Solutions Jul 2024 - PresentOrlando, Florida, United StatesHyper focused member of the business development team with a passion for building and nurturing client relationships. I look to identify new business opportunities, and driving growth for our professional photographic services. Here is what you what you can catch me doing:~Developing and maintaining strong, long-lasting relationships with our clients and partners.~Conducting regular check-ins and reviews with clients and partners to assess satisfaction and identify areas for innovation.~Representing Christie's Photographic Solutions at industry and association events throughout our currently serviced cities.Whether in Orlando, South Florida, Tampa, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, Las Vegas, Denver, Chicago or DC, keep an eye out and connect with me!
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Sales ManagerHyatt Regency Orlando Apr 2023 - Apr 2024Orlando, Florida, United States• Responsible for effectively establishing and managing client relationships and accounts • Committed to achieving both team and individual revenue goals through managing existing client relations, solicitation of new accounts, and consistent networking efforts • Creating an exceptional climate of professional and personable service that ensures the long-term engagement of internal and external customers and staff, and owners • Reliable consultant with strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize and work on several projects simultaneously • Conduct compelling sales presentations for prospective clients, articulating benefits to foster partnerships and expand the client base • Produced contracts, reports, letters, and proposals for clients. -
Government Sales ManagerWyndham Orlando Resort International Drive Jun 2017 - Apr 2023Wyndham Orlando Resort International Drive• Developed value-added solutions and approaches by leveraging trends in customer marketplaces and industries • Maintained relationships with customers and found new ones by identifying needs and offering appropriate services • Well versed in LOI's, Purchase Orders and Capability Statements specific to the Government Market • Delivered engaging sales presentations to new clients, outlining benefits and terms in government specific language to promote partnership and increase client base • Reorganized and optimized leads management by implementing a streamlined and universal access point solution • Promote the Wyndham Hotel Group portfolio and provide clients with opportunities to partner with Wyndham properties worldwide for multiple event bookings Attend trade shows for in-person engagement and network building• Highly engaged within the Society of Government Meeting Planners -
Sales ManagerWyndham Orlando Resort International Drive May 2016 - Jun 2017Wyndham Orlando Resort International DriveExecutive Meetings Manager for all groups with a need for 10 – 50 rooms. • Regularly contact existing accounts based on the tracing frequencies of the Account Coverage Program.• Acquiring and developing new business accounts. • Creating hotel awareness through marketing campaigns. • Conduct a professional, thorough site inspection of the hotel with clients, exhibiting key features and benefits of the property.• Develop networking opportunities through active participation in community and professional associations, activities and events. • Customize sales proposals for clients. • Negotiate and prepare contracts; close the business.• Work with strategic partners including I-Drive 360 and Mango's Tropical Cafe to create high quality and unforgettable experiences for meetings and events.• Promote the Wyndham Hotel Group portfolio and provide clients with opportunities to partner with Wyndham properties worldwide for multiple event bookings.Successes: Achieved 112% of annual revenue goal in 2016. As a result named Leader of the Quarter for the 4th Quarter of the year.
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Business Development SpecialistVisit Orlando Nov 2015 - May 2016Orlando, Florida Area• Responsible for contacting meeting professionals to discuss their meeting needs and championing Orlando as a premier meeting and convention destination in order to develop new business for all markets. • Executed marketing initiatives and leveraged referral networks to promote business development • Developed business pipeline using cold and warm calling techniques • Maintained extensive knowledge of products and services available within the Orlando market in order to provide top-notch expertise to customers • Networked among members to develop solidarity and product knowledge of 450 properties -
Sales Coordinator For Disney Destinations, Resort SalesThe Walt Disney Company Oct 2014 - Oct 2015Celebration, Fl• Responsible for creating client contracts, addendums and miscellaneous communications for meeting and convention groups whose room nights can range from the 10’s to 1,000’s. • Conduct company and client research to generate new business opportunities.• Qualify and respond to Request for Proposals in a variety of formats received from multiple marketing platforms.• Successfully coordinate and conduct site visits for new and repeat clients in addition to creating magical moments with partners throughout the Walt Disney World® Resort.• Provide support to three (3) Senior Sales Managers who work in vertical markets reaching internal and external corporate and association clients. -
Sales Assistant For Disney Destinations, Resort SalesThe Walt Disney Company Apr 2013 - Oct 2014Celebration, Fl
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Sales CoordinatorDisney Institute Jun 2012 - Apr 2013Celebration, FlDisney Institute, is a recognized leader in experiential training and professional development programming built to showcase the real life business practices of the Walt Disney Company.• Represented a market as the first point of client contact via phone and/or email.• Managed incoming sales leads through multiple channels for prospective opportunities.• Simultaneously managed numerous accounts at many different points of the sales process including constructing agreements, agreement turnaround, deposit schedules and post-engagement follow up.• Directly supported to two (2) high volume Account Managers and one (1) Costume Solutions Manager. -
Conference CoordinatorLoews Portofino Bay Hotel Nov 2009 - Dec 2011Orlando, FlLoews Portofino Bay Hotel, a luxury 4 Diamond and 4 Star 750 room hotel designed after the Italian Riviera town of Portofino, Italy; located on the Universal Orlando Resort Property.• Responsible for the planning and facilitation of the hotel’s Elite groups business.• Managed all internal hotel and NBCUniversal partnered hotel events and meeting functions.• Directly supported three (3) Conference Managers.• Effectively coordinated and conducted site and pre-planning visits.• Translated contractual obligations into resume form for hotel distribution and fulfillment.• Responsible for the timely completion and processing of pre and post conference reports for corporate submission. -
Meeting Concierge/Banquet AdministratorLoews Portofino Bay Hotel Oct 2007 - Nov 2009Orlando, Fl• Responsible for the daily facilitation of events and meetings throughout the hotels 42,000+ square feet of meeting space.• Handled client and guest requests, while providing solutions to ensure satisfaction and retention.• Managed all administrative needs for the department in the form of purchasing requirements, accounting/bookkeeping, payroll and employee relations.
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Rooms Control/Front Desk SupervisorLoews Portofino Bay Hotel Sep 2005 - Oct 2007Orlando, Fl• Oversaw the daily management of the hotel’s 750 room inventory.• Worked with the training and development of team members.
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Front Desk AgentLoews Portofino Bay Hotel Sep 2004 - Sep 2005Orlando, Fl• Created a warm and inviting atmosphere for all visiting guests.• Responsible for guest relations as well as check in and out responsibilities.
Wendy Whitaker Education Details
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Hospitality And Event Management
Frequently Asked Questions about Wendy Whitaker
What company does Wendy Whitaker work for?
Wendy Whitaker works for Christie's Photographic Solutions
What is Wendy Whitaker's role at the current company?
Wendy Whitaker's current role is Relationship Manager at Christie's Photographic Solutions.
What schools did Wendy Whitaker attend?
Wendy Whitaker attended University Of Central Florida – Rosen College Of Hospitality Management, Valencia College.
Who are Wendy Whitaker's colleagues?
Wendy Whitaker's colleagues are Giovanni Ramirez, Tony Miranda, Charlie Coy, Cassondra Degraff, Dawn Owen, Giovanni Ramirez, Caitlin Stageberg.
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