Mei, or Putu Ayu Meilani, joined bridges in 2016 as Sales and Marketing Support. Handling her tasks with great efficiency, she was soon given the responsibility for event coordination as well, and when the position for Marketing and Communication responsible opened up, Mei was the ideal candidate for it. We had a little chat with the busy woman, read below how Mei feels about her new role.
Why did you choose marketing?
I joined marketing to challenge myself and also see it as a way to improve myself. I have always enjoyed working in the hospitality industry as such, and have been able to widen my experience here at bridges.
What do you enjoy most in your new role?
I like being around people and to engage with them, sharing and exchanging knowledge, and here at bridges, I get to meet new people from in- and outside of Bali. I also value being part of an engaged team. It is fun to manage social media and create and write content. It keeps my mind active and creative.
What are your biggest challenges?
English is not my mother tongue and I still have limited vocabulary, so finding the right words and expressions for bridges’ newsletter can be quite challenging. However, I get great support from bridges’ management team that helps me patiently with editing. I am learning more English by reading books, novels, magazines, and papers during my free time and listen to my favourite podcasts to help me improve my listening skills.
What is your favourite dish at bridges?
I love ALL of bridges’ cuisine. This is not a biased opinion just because I work here. But, our chefs truly work very well to create tasty food! If I would have to pick, I would choose Crusted Zucchini Blossoms and Slow-Cooked Spring Chicken. One plate is not enough!
What is your motto?
I have many mottos, but the favourite is “no pain, no gain”. It means a lot to me as a reminder that if we target a goal, we should learn to fight for it in order to achieve it. Even if on the way there are several struggles to face. This is part of the process and we should embrace it instead of surrendering. You might return to starting point countless times, but eventually you will climb up and reach the peak.
How do you like to spend your free time?
I spend my free time visiting new places, learning new things like crafting hand-made jewellery, trying new recipes for cooking and baking as well as reading books or maybe going to a cinema to see the latest movies. As a Balinese, I often help my mother and aunt to create offerings for a ceremony
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