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Michelle Palmer

MBA

Senior Sales Executive

VEA Newport Beach, A Marriott Resort & Spa

Industry Partner

Member Since: 2022

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 don’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 – 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

Photo of VEA Newport Beach, A Marriott Resort & Spa VEA Newport Beach, A Marriott Resort & Spa
900 Newport Center Dr
Newport Beach, CA 92660
949-640-4000 http://www.veanewportbeach.com
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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