Judie Vanpatten

About Judie Vanpatten

25+ years in the Hospitality industry. I started in the mid 80s working reservations at a resort hotel in Myrtle Beach and worked my way up through almost every department to land in my first sales manager position. In 1994 I relocated back to my hometown of Columbia, SC and have enjoyed the many years in the hospitality industry and the professional growth and opportunities that the travel industry has produced. I have an extensive knowledge of the Columbia business community, 20 solid years of sales experience and a professional yet energetic personality. I currently enjoy being back at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention & Visitors Bureau, dba Experience Columbia SC, serving as Partnership Services Manager. Common errors of name to include Judy instead of Judie, and last name mistakes can include Vanpatten, Vanpatton, Van Patton, and Van Patten. Maiden name Garrick. Specialties: Customer Service at its finest!

Experience

1. Partnership Services Manager

   Experience Columbia Sc

   May 2014 — Present · Columbia, SC

   Responsible for all things partnership. Reports to the Executive Director. Maintains relations with hotels, attractions, restaurants and various business and government organizations. Extensive community involvement. Responsible for account database and upkeep of partner contacts and records. Processes partner invoices, post payments, maintains destination marketing fee collections and works closely with finance department to keep books and collections in balance. Works closely with publisher and advertising rep for the Official Columbia Insider\'s Guide yearly) and oversees inventory and distribution. Assist in marketing efforts to promote Columbia, SC as a destination for leisure and convention travel.

Skills

• Marketing
• Customer Service
• Leadership
• Hotels
• Public Relations
• Hotel Management
• Online Advertising
• Hospitality
• Sales Process
• Event Planning
• Public Speaking
• Trade Shows
• Tourism
• Strategic Planning
• Training
• Resorts
• Marketing Communications
• Contract Negotiation
• Fundraising
• Management
• Event Management
• Sales Management
• Hospitality Industry
• Sales