Senior National Sales Manager for the Park City Chamber Carolyn Creek-McCallister has been named one of Smart Meetings Magazine’s Smart Women in Meetings: Industry Leader.
According to the magazine, her hallmark traits include kindness, passion and authenticity.
Here are answers she gave in a Q&A in the magazine:
Moment I Knew I Belonged in the Meetings Industry: Little did I know my first job out of college at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in their PR/Advertising department would evolve into a great career in our industry. The journey took me to hotel sales/marketing positions; a large territory sales position; co-owning and operating the Woodside Inn B&B in Park City; and for many years now with the Park City Chamber and Visitor Bureau as their senior national sales manager.
Having worked in many facets of our industry, I feel blessed and grateful for the opportunities, experiences and adventures I’ve had. Because this is a people/relationship profession, I’m thankful for the friendships I’ve developed along the way.
Welcoming Strategy: The way I approach all areas of my life is pretty simple. Smile, make eye contact, pay attention to people, listen to them, be genuine and be present. (Put the cell phone away!)
Diffusing conversations with humor and not taking myself too seriously also helps us connect. Being reliable, understanding, optimistic and caring are traits I keep in my toolbox to build relationships and make people feel welcome.
Next Goal: An ongoing goal is to contribute and create memorable experiences for our guests in Park City. Along with the emphasis today on health, wellness and mindfulness at meetings, it also resonates into my personal life.
I never want to stop learning so I can grow and apply this wisdom to be the best version of myself. One of my personal goals is to offer my service and skills where I can make an impact in some of the worthy and amazing organizations in our communities.
By taking risks and trusting my instincts I plan to continue enjoying the ride.