Alyssa Potts
About Alyssa Potts
Alyssa Potts is a Senior Meetings & Event Planner at Transamerica, where she has worked since 2019. She has extensive experience in event planning, having held various roles at Transamerica and Chateau Elan over the past decade.
Work at Transamerica
Alyssa Potts has been employed at Transamerica since 2013, progressing through various roles in the Meetings and Events department. She started as a Meetings & Event Planner and held this position until 2016. Following this, she served as an Intermediate Meetings & Event Planner until 2019. Currently, she holds the title of Senior Meetings & Event Planner, a position she has maintained for five years. Her extensive experience in this organization reflects her commitment to managing and executing successful meetings and events.
Education and Expertise
Alyssa Potts earned her Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Administration/Management from Purdue University, where she studied from 2006 to 2009. She also attended San Francisco State University for one year, from 2005 to 2006. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her career in event planning, equipping her with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in her field.
Background
Before joining Transamerica, Alyssa Potts gained valuable experience at Chateau Elan. She worked in various roles, including Catering Assistant, Intern, Catering Sales Manager, and Small Meetings and Events Manager from 2010 to 2011. Her time at Chateau Elan contributed to her development in the hospitality and event planning sectors, allowing her to build a diverse skill set.
Career Progression
Alyssa Potts has demonstrated a clear career progression in the meetings and events industry. Starting as a Meetings & Event Planner at Transamerica, she advanced to Intermediate and then Senior Meetings & Event Planner. Her previous roles at Chateau Elan, including Catering Sales Manager and Small Meetings and Events Manager, further illustrate her growth and expertise in managing events of varying scales.