Hospitality Sales Manager

1. PRITI CHOPRA
Atlanta, GA | (M): +1 404-793-9422 | e-mail: priittii@gmail.com
PERSONAL PROFILE & STRENGTHS
 7 years of hospitality sales and management experience across Food & Beverage Operations and Group
sales.
 Graduated with distinction MBA (hospitality) from Glion Institute of Higher Education (Switzerland), one
of the three best hospitality management schools in the world (TNS, Global Research, 2013)
 Graduated as a Manager post completion of Management Training Program by India Hotels Company
Limited (Luxury Division). A part of the $103 Bn Tata Group, it was founded in 1903 and today has 108 hotels
across 18 countries
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Ramada Plaza Atlanta Downtown Capitol Park, Georgia, USA
Sales Manager (Sept 2015 till date)
 Member of the Georgia Society of Association Executives which involves participating in trade shows and
community and professional organizations to maintain high visibility and the achievement of sales and revenue
goals.
 Won the Shark Award for being the top revenue producer for January 2016 with an estimated revenue of
$161,788 from 1200 guest rooms and meeting space.
 Successfully closed multi-year contracts with over 700 guaranteed room nights and meeting spaces.
Taj Palace Hotel, New Delhi, India,
Deputy Catering Sales Manager (12 months): Jan ‘14 till Jan ’15
 Planned events totaling > $275,000 with average group sizes between 500-800 guests
 Managed Diplomatic mission delegates to India and Foreign Embassies
 Notable events:
o The World Economic Forum, Nov 2014
o The Growth Net Conference, March 2014,
o The British Business Group Conference, Oct 2014
o National Day of Sweden, South Korea, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, China, Malaysia, Singapore.
 Launched and designated official trainer for the Delphi Plus Software as well as for all new recruits
Banquet Operations Manager (7 months) June ‘13 to Dec ‘13
 Designated responsibilities in the largest revenue generating department in the hotel (>40% of total revenue)
 Organized events across the hotel’s 13 convention halls totaling 45,000 sq ft.
Restaurant Manager (3 years 2 months)
Blue Ginger Restaurant, Vietnamese Speciality Restaurant - June ‘11 to May ‘13
 Received Letter of Appreciation from the GM Office for excellent service.
 Awarded the Times Food and Nightlife Award for Best Vietnamese Restaurant in the city.
 Award of Excellence by Wine Spectator in 2012

2. PRITI CHOPRA
Atlanta, GA | (M): +1 404-793-9422 | e-mail: priittii@gmail.com
Tea Lounge - June ‘10 to May ‘11
 Headed a team of 10 associates for the 95 pax lounge.
 Conducted Champagne & Afternoon High Teas and promoted coffee art
Masala Art Restaurant, Indian specialty restaurant - March ‘10 to June 10
 Managed groups and designed special A la Carte and Table d’ Hote menus for large groups (>60 pax)
 Promoted live counters and special programs such as Spice Route Tour.
 Selected by the GM, Corporate Learning and Development, to assist with campus recruitment.
Taj Management Training Programme (18 months) Aug ‘08 to Feb ‘10
 Worked across 3 cities and trained in all core operations departments
 Successful completion of “People Skills in Hospitality Management” from the Faculty of Management
Studies in 2009. The business school ranked in the top 10 (2013) by CNBC-TV18.
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
Degree/Board Institution Percentage Year
General Management in
Service Industries
Glion Institute for Higher Education,
Switzerland
Average: 81.4% 2015
B Sc. (HHA)
Institute of Hotel Management, Pusa,
New Delhi (NIHMCT and IGNOU)
1st Division with
Distinction (75%)
2005-2008
REFERENCES
Sudhir Barabari – Director of Sales, Taj Palace Hotel, New Delhi - 110012
ArulMani, Dean – Executive Education, Institute of Hotel Management, Aurangabad (Managed by the Taj Group of
Hotels)