Robin Oconnor

About Robin Oconnor

I bring nearly 40 years of experience in the hospitality industry where I specialize in…

Experience

1. Global Events Strategist

   Maritz

   Sep 2013 — Present · Seattle, WA, US

   I bring nearly 40 years of experience in the hospitality industry where I specialize in working with association, corporate and trade-show meeting professionals. My commitment to developing successful partnerships with my clients is second to none. My wealth of knowledge in working with a variety of hotel brands and convention centers across the world will help my clients in meeting their every need. A graduate of Kansas State University, I began my career with the Kansas City Convention and Visitors Bureau before accepting a position with the St. Louis Convention and Visitors Commission, where she served as Director of Sales and Director of Corporate Meeting Sales. I then represented a partnership that included Baltimore, Fort Worth and Sacramento and most recently was the Director of Sales & Services for the Oklahoma City Convention & Visitors Bureau. I have received numerous achievement and industry awards and long-time member of PCMA, MPI and ASAE. By combining my experience with the comprehensive resources and buying power of Maritz, the industry’s most successful site selection and meeting resource firm, the end result for meeting professionals and anyone needing assistance with finding the perfect venue for an event, is reduced time in research and contracting, reduced overall costs and reduced liability.Let me get to work for you!

Education

• Kansas State University

  BS, Recreation and Leisure Studies

  1981 — 1986