Looking for a job

Mary Cate Hamele

@marycatehamele

Private Travel Manager at Mellie Travels, coordinating customized luxury trips and high-touch support for VIP and high-net-worth clients.

United States

Message

What I'm looking for

I'm preparing to pursue a Bachelor’s Degree in Sustainable Tourism & Hospitality Management in Italy and am interested in continuing to grow in luxury travel and hospitality.

At Mellie Travels, I founded and operate a private luxury travel and hospitality business, coordinating customized domestic and international trips for private, VIP, and high-net-worth clients. I bring accommodations, transportation, dining, activities, and detailed itineraries together, and provide trip coordination and on-site assistance.

As Private Estate Operations Manager, I managed operations for two luxury residences, coordinating events, vendors, travel logistics, guest services, and teams of 20+ employees and service providers. I also developed operational systems and procedures, and served as the primary contact for resolving scheduling, vendor, and service issues.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Suites Supervisor

Current

Compass Group USA

Jan 2026 - Present (9 months)

Supervised premium suite operations during FIFA World Cup 2026, ensuring seamless execution before, during, and after each event. Coordinated with culinary, catering, housekeeping, security, and event operations teams.

Hospitality Management Event Operations Team Leadership Guest Service Quality Control Communication Skills

Current

Guest Experience Expert

Current

Marriott International

Jan 2026 - Present (9 months)

Delivered personalized, high-touch hospitality to business travelers, conference attendees, Marriott Bonvoy members, VIPs, and confidential guests. Coordinated front-office operations and served as a central communication point between departments.

Front Office Operations Reservations Guest Relations Service Recovery Communication Skills Financial Transactions Teamwork

Current

Private Travel Manager

Current

Mellie Travels

Jan 2017 - Present (9 years 9 months)

Founded and operate a private luxury travel and hospitality business serving private, VIP, and high-net-worth clientele through customized domestic and international travel planning and high-touch trip support.

Travel Planning Itinerary Development Vendor Management Client Relations Budget Management Research Coordination

Private Estate Operations Manager

Private Estates

Jan 2017 - Dec 2025 (8 years 11 months)

Managed operations for two luxury private residences totaling 35,000+ square feet and valued at more than $20M, overseeing property readiness, vendors, procurement, budgets, events, guest services, travel logistics, and cross-functional teams.

Vendor Management Procurement Budgeting Event Planning Guest Service Travel Logistics Team Leadership SOP Development Financial Tracking Property Management

General Manager & Executive Assistant

Kansas Cabinets

Jan 2017 - Dec 2025 (8 years 11 months)

Senior operations leader for a high-end custom design and construction company, directing staff, vendors, client communications, procurement, project workflows, budgets, and service delivery.

Operations Management Vendor Management Procurement Budgeting Project Coordination Client Relations Team Leadership SOP Implementations Financial Reporting

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Johnson County Community College

Associate of General Studies, General Studies

2018 -

Activities and societies: Cavalier Leadership Program, Global Awareness Program, Sustainability Distinction Program, Student Environmental Alliance, Philosophy Club, STEM Club, Soccer Club

Pursuing an Associate of General Studies with relevant coursework in human resource management, business, and sustainability. Expected to earn the degree in June 2027.