Rayva Myles

Assistant Catering and Sales Director at McCormick Place

Rayva Myles has a diverse work experience in the hospitality industry. Rayva started their career as a Hotel Assistant Manager at Hyatt Hotels and Resorts in 2002, where they handled guest situations and trained staff. Rayva then worked as a VIP Manager, demonstrating multi-tasking expertise and acting as a liaison between hotel staff and VIP guests.

In 2002, Rayva also took on the role of Catering Manager at Hyatt Hotels, overseeing the marketing, booking, and execution of corporate events. Rayva later became a Meeting Concierge Manager, ensuring accurate meeting arrangements and coordination with convention staff.

From 2009 to 2010, Rayva served as a Corporate Sales Manager at Holiday Inn Hotels and Suites, focusing on increasing client base and generating revenues for the hotel through solicitations and excellent communication skills.

In 2010, Rayva joined Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. as a Convention Services Manager, where they coordinated and supervised various events and catering services. Rayva oversaw up to 40 staff members and ensured adherence to contractual obligations and customer service standards.

From 2013 to 2017, Rayva worked as a Catering Sales Manager at SMG | Worldwide Entertainment & Convention Venue Management, specifically at McCormick Place. Rayva then transitioned to the role of Assistant Catering and Sales Director, also taking on the additional responsibility of Director of Community Outreach.

In 2020, Rayva became a Board Member at the Chicago Center for Arts & Technology.

Overall, Rayva Myles has over 18 years of experience in the hospitality industry, with expertise in sales, catering, event coordination, and customer service.

Rayva Myles has attended Northern Illinois University and Chicago State University, but specific information regarding the start year, end year, degree, and field of study is not available.

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