Sara Melvin, Cmp
About Sara Melvin, Cmp
Sara Melvin is a Senior Account Manager in Event Solutions at Cvent, with extensive experience in sales and account management across various organizations in the hospitality and tourism industry. She holds a B.S. in Marketing from the University of Central Florida and has pursued further education in Hospitality and Tourism Technologies.
Current Role at Cvent
Sara Melvin serves as a Senior Account Manager in Event Solutions at Cvent, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for managing client accounts and ensuring successful event solutions. Her experience in the event management sector contributes to her effectiveness in this position.
Previous Experience in Event Solutions
Before her current role at Cvent, Sara Melvin worked as an Account Manager in Event Solutions at Cvent from 2022 to 2023. Her earlier positions include serving as a National Sales Manager for Visit St. Pete Clearwater from 2014 to 2015 and as a Destination Sales Executive at Marriott International from 2012 to 2014. These roles provided her with extensive experience in sales and event coordination.
Educational Background
Sara Melvin has pursued higher education in the field of hospitality and tourism. She studied at the University of Central Florida, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from 2003 to 2007. Additionally, she is currently studying Hospitality & Tourism Technologies at the University of Central Florida, achieving a Graduate Certificate since 2022. She also obtained a Hospitality and Tourism Management Certificate from Florida Atlantic University in 2020.
Early Career Experience
Sara Melvin began her career in the hospitality industry at SeaWorld, where she worked as an Event and Convention Sales Coordinator from 2007 to 2008. She later served as a Sales Associate in Group Sales at SeaWorld from 2008 to 2011. Her diverse roles in the early stages of her career laid the foundation for her expertise in sales and event management.
Long-Term Role at Marriott International
Sara Melvin held various positions at Marriott International over several years. She worked as a Senior Account Executive from 2015 to 2022, following her role as a Destination Sales Executive from 2012 to 2014 at the Tampa Airport Marriott. Her tenure at Marriott International contributed significantly to her professional development in the hospitality sector.