Pragya Rastogi

Pragya Rastogi

Peer Advisor, Team Assistant & National Symposium Coordinator

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Hospitality & Tourism Professional

  • Education

    • HTMi Hotel and Tourism Management Institute Switzerland

      2022 - 2024
      Master of Science - MS Hospitality and Tourism

      - MSc. in Hospitality & Tourism - Edinburgh Napier University (U.K.) - HTMi collaboration- M.B.A in Hospitality & Tourism - HTMi Switzerland*Spring 2022 International ScholarshipInternships:December 2022 - May 2023 (6 months) - F&B Intern at The Dolder Grand, Zurich (Switzerland)June 2023 - September 2023 (4 months) - F&B Intern at The Malabar Restaurant, Zurich (Switzerland)

    • Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis

      2016 - 2019
      Bachelor of Science - BS Tourism, Convention and Event Management (Honors)

      Scholarships- Dean’s list & Dean’s Recognition Scholarship: 2016 - 2019- Efroymson Study Abroad Scholarship – Cruise Line Management: 2019- Per Moller Scholarship – 2018- Ray Dault Scholarship – Physical Education and Tourism Management: 2016Internships:May 2017-December 2018 (1.5 years) - Development Intern at Christel House International, IndianapolisMay 2017-December 2017 (6 months) - Marketing & Events Intern at The Blockhouse, Indianapolis

  • Experience

    • Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis

      May 2016 - May 2019
      Peer Advisor, Team Assistant & National Symposium Coordinator

      Part-Time work during Bachelors degreePeer Advisor: - Provided drop-in advising services to students in University College- Assisted students with university technology and campus resourcesTeam Assistant: - Managed student data to identify trends and develop outreach initiatives- Conducted phone/email outreach to students and maintain cluster’s presence onUniversity technology (Canvas)- Assisted with planning, preparation and implementation of cluster-specific eventsNational Mentoring Symposium Coordinator: - Assisted in the planning and execution of 2018 National Mentoring Symposiumand 2018 Mentor Celebration- Developed and executed Customer Service Training for the front desk of Bepko Learning Center Show less

    • The Guild

      May 2019 - Sept 2019
      Overnight Guest Experience Agent

      - Balanced revenue and expense transactions, created audit reports- Attended to guest needs, assisted in check-in/out & selling/upselling to guests(62 rooms)*position ended - overnight position not suitable for health.

    • The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C.

      Sept 2019 - Mar 2020
      Front Desk Agent

      - Processed check-in/out and guest payments- Sold/Upsold Room & VIP Club packages to guests- Answered guest calls & attended to their needs- Completed Daily Front Desk reports per shift(450 rooms)*position ended due to COVID-19 pandemic.

    • Lowe's India

      Jun 2020 - Jan 2022
      Associate Analyst

      Remote work during COVID-19 pandemic- Identified non-retail items for destruction and processed documentation for them- Collaborated with Team Engagement to host department specific eventsCross functional role - Created and conducted trainings for new hires in the Collateral Procurement department.*position ended - to pursue Master's degree abroad.

    • Ramada Lucknow Hotel & Convention Center

      Oct 2023 - Sept 2024
      Guest Relations Executive

      Managed the Guest Relations department at Ramada Plaza & Ramada by Wyndham Hotel & Convention Centre Lucknow Cross functional roles - - Finalized room assignments for Leisure guests (Daily)- Created and conducted trainings for new hires in the Guest Relations department along with HR mandatory trainings for new and existing staff (Fall 2023, Spring 2024). - Ensured target achievement of Wyndham membership enrollments (Quarterly).- Created Same Day Travel Packages from Ramada Lucknow to nearby cities (Fall 2023).(296 rooms) Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Business Foundations

      Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis
      May 2019
    • Cultural Heritage Tourism

      Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis
      May 2019
    • Tourism Planning & Development

      Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis
      May 2019
    • Event Management

      IUPUI
      May 2019