Lydia Patterson

About Lydia Patterson

Accomplished, hotel industry professional offering a unique blend of experience in sales, account management, revenue management, training and product management. Skilled in consultative and value selling methodology, successfully communicating a deep understanding of clients\' needs and application capabilities. In-depth understanding of the global hotel industry, acquired through progressive career growth across multiple levels and organizations. Ability to think strategically and innovatively, with strong planning/analytical and problem solving skills.

Experience

1. Director Global Travel Partnerships

   Hilton

   Feb 2018 — Present

   Responsible for leading and negotiating commercial agreements with key Travel Management Company (TMC) accounts and implementation of strategic business plans. Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to identify opportunities to drive volume and increase market share.

Education

• NIAGARA COLLEGE OF APPLIED ARTS & TECHNOLOGY

  Diploma, Hotel & Restaurant Administration

  1990

Skills

• Revenue Management Systems
• Tourism
• Hospitality
• Marketing Strategy
• Revenue Management
• E-Commerce
• Hotel Management
• Hospitality Management
• Gds Systems
• Account Management
• Revenue Analysis
• Yield Management
• Hotels
• Training
• Sales Engineering
• Business Intelligence
• Front Office
• Management
• Hospitality Industry
• Central Reservations Systems
• Property Management Systems
• Hotel Booking
• Public Speaking
• Resorts
• Enterprise Solution Sales