Matt Pizzuti

Interim Executive Director @Oregon Convention Center

Portland, OR, US
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WORK HISTORY

Oct 2016 — Present

Interim Executive Director @Oregon Convention Center

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Portland, OR, US

Stepped seamlessly into the shoes of the Executive Director to lead the team in development of the annual budget, planned for a 35 million dollar renovation project and capital improvements and established a clear set of future goals and objectives.

EDUCATION

1977 — 1981

Oregon State University

BS, Physical Education K-12

1976 — 1981

Oregon State University

Health and Physical Education/Fitness

SKILLS

TourismBanquetsHotel ManagementBudgetsYield ManagementEvent PlanningHotelsContract NegotiationMarketing StrategyHospitalityCustomer SatisfactionLeisureHotel BookingCateringPre-OpeningPublic RelationsDestination MarketingHospitality ManagementTrade ShowsOpening HotelsSalesRevenue AnalysisMarketingResortsCorporate EventsOnqHospitality IndustryLeadershipEvent ManagementMeeting PlanningMenu DevelopmentRestaurantsSponsorshipFood & BeverageCustomer ServiceSales ManagementFront OfficeLeisure TravelRooms DivisionIncentives

ABOUT MATT PIZZUTI

Closing in on 36 years of experience in the hospitality industry with a hotel front desk background moved into sales and now am Deputy Director for the Oregon Convention Center. In my present position I am directing a very successful group and work very closely with Travel Portland to sell our destination. I am also responsible for the customer experience at the Oregon Convention Center and working with the Operations, Food and Beverage and Event Services Teams.My definition of customer service is find, retain and grow the right customer and has been a focus and goal of mine for many years.My professional goals are to continue to grow the awareness and public profile of Portland, Oregon as a fantastic destination for meetings and conventions. And that the Oregon Convention Center is the best center to do business with. That OCC provides unparalleled service and a beautifully maintained facility with many green features.My booking philosophy is to work with each customer to make their event the best it can be. You never know who may attend or what other events may come from your efforts.Specialties: Green meetings, sustainability, sales, marketing, destinations, facilities, space, exhibits, Portland, Oregon, food and beverage, conventions, meetings, banquets, convention centers, branding, public relations, United States and travel.

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