Melissa Garretson

Melissa Garretson, CMP, serves as a Senior Meetings Manager at AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology since January 2022. With extensive experience in the hospitality industry, Melissa previously held the position of Event Planning Manager at Hyatt Regency McCormick Place from September 2003 to January 2019, where responsibilities included managing large-scale conventions and events, overseeing budgets, mentoring staff, and ensuring client satisfaction. Additionally, Melissa excelled as an Event Sales Manager, achieving significant production quotas and maintaining high service scores. Early career roles included Director of Outlets, where operational oversight and customer service training were key focuses. Melissa holds a degree from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.