Kelly Bigel
About Kelly Bigel
Kelly Bigel serves as the Assistant Director of Sales & Strategic Partnerships at the American Chemical Society, a position she has held since 2022. With extensive experience in business development and sales within the hospitality and travel sectors, she has held various leadership roles at the American Society of Travel Advisors and The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company.
Work at American Chemical Society
Kelly Bigel serves as the Assistant Director of Sales & Strategic Partnerships at the American Chemical Society since 2022. In this role, she focuses on developing and managing strategic partnerships that align with the organization's goals. Her position is based in Washington, DC, where she has contributed to the society's initiatives for two years.
Previous Experience at ASTA
Prior to her current role, Kelly Bigel held multiple positions at the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA). She started as Manager of Chapter Services & Development from 2015 to 2016, then advanced to Vice President from 2018 to 2021. During her tenure, she also served as Director of Business Development for two years and as Senior Director of Business Development for five months in 2018.
Career in Hospitality
Kelly Bigel has extensive experience in the hospitality industry. She worked at The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company in various roles, including Spa Director at The Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner, and Business Travel Sales Manager for both The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C. and The Ritz-Carlton, Georgetown. She also served as Spa Sales Manager at The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes from 2003 to 2008.
Educational Background
Kelly Bigel earned her Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) degree from the University of Central Florida, where she studied Hospitality with a minor in Communications. She attended the university from 2001 to 2005. Additionally, she completed a program at Wharton Executive Education in 2021, enhancing her expertise in business management.
Experience at LivingSocial
Kelly Bigel worked at LivingSocial from 2011 to 2014, where she held two positions: Escapes Relationship Manager and Escapes Merchant Advocate. In these roles, she managed relationships with partners and advocated for merchants within the Escapes program, contributing to the growth of the company's travel offerings.