Luisa Mendoza Member since September, 2008
Sales Manager
Broward County Convention Center/SMG
Mendoza works for (Worldwide Entertainment and Conference Venue Management), the management company for the Broward County Convention Center. As Sales Manager, she is responsible for the acquisition of new business and retention. She services National and Local Corporate Accounts, Multi-Cultural, State Associations and Fraternal groups.
Mendoza enjoys knowing she can help make an economic impact on both the county and community. Conventions that book 600-1,000 rooms a night, affect hotels, restaurants, malls, tourist attractions and car rentals. A convention has an economic impact that secures jobs for many people.
She interned in the executive offices of the convention center with the event coordination team. Mendoza was also the campaign coordinator for Commissioner Diana Wasserman-Rubin for the re-election of the Broward County Commission.
She has served on the Advisory Board, and as the chairwoman of the The National Academy Foundation. In 2003 she was chosen as an AOHT Alumni honoree.
As a “Thank you” to her own personal mentor, Mr. Gatley, Mendoza has start the Global Mentoring foundation, which will helps students find a mentor in their field of interest to guide and advance them in their careers. Her passion is to have a foundation that will impact the world.
Her Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management is from Florida International University (2005). Mendoza was born in Colombia, South America. |
