Paula Saavedra

Paula Saavedra has a diverse work experience. Paula began their career in 2011 as an Intern at Walt Disney World, where they increased customer satisfaction scores by 15%. In 2012, they interned at Drury Hotels, where they completed multiple positions in various departments and handled guest requests, complaints and concerns. In 2013, they joined Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. as a Revenue Management Coordinator, where they were responsible for managing a portfolio of 12 hotels across various markets to drive top-line revenue and market share growth by an average of 10%. Paula also worked as a Market Associate. In 2014, they joined Expedia Group as an Associate Market Manager, where they were directly responsible for 7.7% market share growth and 18.8% revenue growth over a portfolio of 300+ accounts in 8 markets. Most recently, in 2021, they joined Roadie as an Account Executive, where they are helping small businesses grow and expand their reach by providing a same-day delivery solution.

Paula Saavedra attended Georgia State University's J. Mack Robinson College of Business from 2008 to 2013 where they obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Hospitality Administration/Management. In 2012, they obtained a Certificate in Hotel Industry Analytics from Smith Travel Research.