The Miller Tanner Associates’ (MTA) difference is our people. That’s why we want to introduce you to our team of superstars that brings our corporate meetings and events to life for our customers. Today we introduce you to Proposal Specialist Lauren Witt. Lauren’s extensive knowledge of the hospitality industry allows her to approach her role in the Commercial Team with a unique perspective and a deep understanding of customer needs.
Meet Lauren Witt, Proposal Specialist
Strengths (based on CliftonStrengths): Empathy, Arranger, Consistency, Relator, Analytical
Tell us about your current role with MTA. What are your primary responsibilities?
I work within the Commercial Team as a proposals specialist. The Proposals Team works with the key account managers to create budgets for our customers’ meetings based on the type of meeting, how many attendees, ideal locations, etc. We also tweak and update proposals based on any changes that might be needed before our customers’ meetings.
How long have you been with MTA? I started in February 2023.
What did you do before joining MTA?
I worked in hotels as a catering and conference service manager (CSM). I’ve worked in hotels my entire career before starting at MTA.
What do you feel are the most fulfilling aspects of your job?
I love to see a meeting that we worked on move to contract. The Proposals Team rarely works with the customer directly, but we learn a lot about their meetings and get invested in the events while working on the budgets, so it’s always great to know someone from our MTA team will be helping to see the meeting through to completion.
One of the things we learn about the investigators’ meetings is the impact our customers’ research will have on real people, so it’s nice to know we have a contribution to that.
What makes Miller Tanner Associates stand out as a meeting planning company?
After working with many different event planning companies as a CSM while working in hotels, I could quickly see how our MTA team works to create a seamless experience for our customers. From the beginning, we start collaborating with the customers so we ensure the planning starts on the right foot with the best venue, best dates, ensuring all regulations are met, etc. I’ve had the chance to chat with many of our Global Experience Team members and it’s obvious they truly care about the events they are working with. Knowing there is a whole team of people with so much knowledge and the desire to create the best possible event allows clients to focus on the purpose of their event.
Where are you from and where do you currently reside? What do you enjoy most about the area? Any recommended tourist spots?
I currently live in Alexandria, VA. I grew up in northern Virginia about 45 minutes outside of D.C., so I’ve been here my whole life. It’s great being so close to D.C. and being able to go into the city for museums, plays, restaurants, etc. but Alexandria has Old Town which is so cute with fun events throughout the year like outdoor art installations or the Boat Parade around Christmas!
What do you do for fun?
I like to cook and try new recipes I see on Pinterest or the Food Network channel. I also like to travel… and eat while traveling. 😊
To learn more about the MTA Team, visit www.millertanner.com.
