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Conference Direct Employees
JPMorgan Chase & Co. May 2015 - August 2015
First Republic Bank June 2014 - August 2014
First Republic Bank May 2013 - May 2014
Lee & Associates Commercial Real Estate Services January 2013 - May 2013
7 By Seven Events, LLC August 2012 - January 2013
Gary Danko Restaurant June 2012 - August 2012
Knoxx Events August 2011 - August 2012
Infinity Marketing Team, Inc. September 2011 - December 2011
BSD Entertainment August 2008 - August 2011
Conference Direct June 2010 - September 2010
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Management, Leadership, Sales, Entertainment, DJ, People Skills, Networking, Entrepreneurship, Tech-savvy, Party Planning, Excel, Fundraising, Budgets, Organizing, Marketing, Event Planning, Event Management, Social Media
Education
University of Southern California 2012 — 2015
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.S), Finance and Entrepreneurship
Menlo High School 2007 — 2011
Hardin Memorial Health February 2014 - Present
GreenStar Medical Services February 2012 - February 2014
Greenway Medical Technologies October 2010 - October 2013
Conference Direct November 2009 - October 2010
TeleTrinsic Contact Center Solutions, Philippines 2006 - 2009
Media Marketing Group, LLC May 2004 - June 2006
Hershey Creamery Company 2002 - 2004
Telespectrum 2000 - 2002
Metals USA 1999 - 2000
MetLife Financial Services 1997 - 1998
Skills
PCMH, Training, CRM, Project Management, Software Implementation, Salesforce.com, Management, EHR, Health Information..., Entrepreneurship, Healthcare Information..., Software Documentation, Software Project..., Practice Management, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Marketing, Relationship Management, HL7, SaaS, Long-term Customer..., EMR Training, Vendor Relationships, Computer Software..., Outsourcing, Solution Implementation, Accountable Care, Key Account Management, Conference Registration, EMR, Informatics, Revenue Cycle, Eclipse, Healthcare
Education
Liberty University 1994 — 1996
Conference Direct January 2015 - Present
Holland and Sherry August 2014 - January 2015
The Kennedy/Marshall Co. August 2010 - November 2013
California Psychcare January 2010 - May 2010
GUESS?, Inc. December 2008 - January 2010
Skills
Facebook, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Social Networking, Microsoft Excel, Social Media, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite, Outlook, Fundraising, Final Cut Pro, Teaching, Sales
Education
California State University-Northridge 2011 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication Studies
City University London 2010 — 2010
Study Abroad
Moorpark College 2008 — 2010
AA
Oak Park High 2004 — 2008
High School Diploma
Conference Direct 2008 - 2011
Newton Learning 2004 - 2005
Cajon Valley Union School District 1997 - 2001
San Diego Unified School District 1980 - 1987
Skills
California Multiple..., California Specialist –..., Professional..., Marriott Meetings..., Dual American/Italian..., Proficient in Microsoft..., Teaching, Curriculum Design, Tutoring, Nonprofits, Training, Classroom, Customer Service, Research, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Social Media, Event Planning, Management, Event Management, Special Education, Community Outreach
Education
San Diego State University-California State University
Masters in Education
University of San Diego
B.A. Liberal Arts
Fleur Decuers LLC October 2012 - Present
Sodexo October 2010 - December 2012
Conference Direct July 2009 - December 2009
Skills
Event Management, Hospitality, Hotels, Contract Negotiation, Leadership, Sales, Meeting Planning, Hospitality Industry, Hospitality Management, Revenue Analysis, Trade Shows, Hotel Management, Corporate Events, Incentives, Tourism, Food & Beverage, Event Planning
Education
University of New Orleans 2013 — 2015
Masters in Fine Arts, Jazz Studeies
L'Union Francais 2006 — 2009
Non-degree, Intermediary/ Advanced French
The George Washington University - School of Business 2003 — 2003
Professional Certification, Event Management
The George Washington University 1998 — 2003
BA, Music, classical voice
Dish Network September 2015 - Present
Myself - Freelance July 2015 - Present
Gaiam TV March 2014 - September 2015
Constant Contact February 2011 - November 2013
Conference Direct July 2011 - February 2012
Kroll Factual Data October 2009 - February 2011
Check Into Cash April 2009 - October 2009
Center Partners July 2008 - July 2009
Old Navy March 2005 - July 2007
Skills
Call Center, Customer Satisfaction, Technical Support, Workforce Management, Customer Service, Customer Support, Telemarketing, Troubleshooting, BPO, Customer Retention, Windows 7, Data Entry, Computer Hardware, Active Directory, Outlook, Inbound Marketing, Salesforce.com, Microsoft Office, XP, Sophos, Sales Presentations, Sales, Time Management, Customer Experience, Account Management, Team Leadership, Training, Telephone Skills, Networking, Call Centers, Leadership, Cold Calling, Employee Training, CRM
Education
University of Phoenix 2009 — 2012
Bachelor's degree, Hospitality Administration/Management
Colorado State University
Universal Cargo Management, Inc. June 2015 - Present
Kasak Media March 2015 - Present
American Global Logistics November 2014 - February 2015
American Global Logistics July 2014 - November 2014
American Global Logistics January 2014 - June 2014
Saia Inc. November 2012 - January 2014
C.H. Robinson October 2011 - July 2012
Conference Direct May 2007 - October 2011
Skills
Logistics, Logistics Management, Customer Service, Customer Satisfaction, Account Management, Travel Planning, Travel Arrangements, Business Planning, Dispatching, Office Administration, Administrative Work, Sales Management, Salesforce.com, Freight Brokerage, Management, Freight, Trucking, 3PL, Microsoft Excel, Administration, Transportation..., Transportation, Sales, Shipping, International Logistics
Education
Francis Marion University 2009 — 2011
Mass Communication/Media Studies
The University of Memphis 2007 — 2008
Sports Management
MCCS
Spring Valley
Corash Conferencing June 2009 - Present
Conference Direct March 2006 - June 2009
GE August 2005 - July 2006
Skills
Direct Sales, Online Advertising, Recruiting
Education
University of Florida 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
American Express Global Business Travel October 2014 - Present
Conference Direct January 2012 - October 2014
Reliable Facility Placement February 2011 - January 2012
Marriott International November 1997 - December 2010
Skills
Meeting Planning, Hotels, Hospitality Industry, Hospitality, Hospitality Management, Resorts, Revenue Analysis, Hotel Management, Location Intelligence, Trade Shows, Food & Beverage, Tourism, Catering, Event Management, Account Management, Contract Negotiation, Leadership, Sales, Convention Services
Education
Littleton Highschool
University of Colorado at Boulder - Leeds School of Business
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Finance
University of Colorado at Boulder
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), French
University of Bordeaux
Study Abroad Program through the University of Colorado at Boulder, French Language and Literature
ConferenceDirect January 2002 - Present
Conference Direct January 2002 - Present
Gamma Phi Beta Sorority May 1998 - February 2001
Lau Industries September 1996 - January 1998
Skills
Meeting Management, Conventions, Meeting Planning, Conferences, Contract Negotiations, Corporate Events, Site Selection, Hotel Contract..., RFP, Event Planning, Hotel Site Selection, Corporate Meetings, SMMP, Hotels, Event Management, Location Intelligence, Contract Negotiation, Budgets, Public Relations, Trade Shows, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Tourism, Convention Services, Hospitality, Hospitality Industry, Hospitality Management, Strategic Planning, Resorts, Hotel Management, Leadership, Social Media Marketing, Incentive Travel, Revenue Analysis, Management, Yield Management, Catering, Food & Beverage, Lodging, OnQ
Education
University of Central Florida 1989 — 1991
BA, Advertising/Public Relations/Marketing (School of Journalism)
Conference Direct May 2011 - Present
Towns County Chamber of Commerce June 2009 - April 2011
The Ridges Resort & Marina June 2006 - May 2009
Skills
Meeting Planning, Hotels, Hospitality, Hospitality Industry, Trade Shows, Convention Services, Hospitality Management, Corporate Events, Catering, Sales, Event Management, Revenue Analysis, Resorts, Customer Service, Hotel Management
Education
Louisiana Tech University 1995 — 1999
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
California State University, East Bay 2013 - 2014
Richfield Hospitality October 2012 - April 2013
Conference Direct July 2011 - October 2012
InterContinental Hotels of San Francisco February 2010 - July 2011
PCMA Northern California Chapter January 2007 - December 2010
The Westin San Francisco Market Street June 2008 - April 2009
Grand Hyatt San Francisco January 2006 - June 2008
Renaissance Parc 55 Hotel May 2004 - January 2006
Westin St. Francis/Westin SFO June 2002 - March 2004
Morgan Stanley June 2001 - April 2002
Skills
Proposal Creation, Contract Negotiation, Site Selection, Effective Meetings, Professional..., Professional Networking, Contractual Agreements, Meeting Planning, Business Meetings, Problem Solving, CASE, Travel Management, Venue Search, Venue Management, Strategic Sourcing, Budget Travel, Pharmaceutical Meetings, Association Meetings, corporate event..., Cost Savings Strategies, Business Networking, Event Management, Hospitality Industry, Hospitality Management, Hotel Management, Hotels, Location Intelligence, Management, Proposal Writing, Resorts, Revenue Analysis
Education
California State University-East Bay 2013 — 2015
Master's degree
San Francisco State University 1996 — 1999
BA
Solano Community College 1989 — 1993
Artesa Winery February 2010 - Present
Conference Direct April 2008 - February 2010
Hilton Hotels Corporation January 1994 - April 2008
Islands in the Sun January 1992 - July 1993
UTA French Airlines January 1986 - December 1990
Skills
Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, Budgets, Business Development, Newsletters, Copywriting, Brochures, Contract Management, Direct Mail, Hospitality, Hotels, Social Media Marketing, Wine Tasting, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Incentives, Training, Meeting Planning, Event Management, Restaurants, Hospitality Industry, Product Development, Pricing, Email Marketing, Trade Shows, Food & Beverage, Contract Negotiation, Management, Hospitality Management, New Business Development, Online Advertising, Social Media, Wine, Social Networking, B2B, Corporate Events, Event Planning, Direct Marketing, Tourism, Leadership, CRM, Strategic Planning, Advertising, Catering, Direct Sales, Food, Public Relations, Leisure, Fundraising
Education
California State University-Fullerton
Music Major
University of Southern California
Telecommunications Major
Conference Direct January 2010 - Present
Courtyard by Marriott February 2008 - January 2010
LXR October 2004 - July 2006
Sheraton Hotel January 1984 - January 2004
Skills
Hotels, Meeting Planning, Hospitality Industry, Hospitality, Hospitality Management, Event Management, Contract Negotiation, Sales, Leadership, Trade Shows, Marketing Strategy, Resorts, Customer Service, Hotel Management, Management, Marketing, Customer Satisfaction, Tourism, Revenue Analysis, Event Planning, Negotiation, Training, Catering, Food & Beverage, Time Management, Corporate Events, Budgets, Travel Management, CRM, Sales Management, Social Media Marketing, Project Planning, Team Building, Account Management, Teamwork, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Online Marketing, New Business Development, Social Networking, Customer Retention, Market Planning, Direct Sales, Strategic Planning, Online Advertising, Advertising, Lead Generation, Selling, Sales Presentations, Business Development
Education
SUNY Empire State College 2005 — 2007
Business Administration and Management, General
Adirondack Community College 1990 — 1992
Accounting and Business/Management
The Sage Colleges - Russell Sage College 1984 — 1986
Commercial and Advertising Art
Global Cynergies, LLC May 2015 - Present
Conference Direct June 2011 - April 2015
Executive Residence & Meeting Hall 2003 - 2011
Classic Gourmet 1991 - 2003
Skills
Meeting Planning, Event Planning, Hospitality, Hotels, Food & Beverage, Event Management, Hospitality Industry, Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Conferences, Menu Development, Marketing, Budgets, Time Management, Fundraising, Hospitality Management, Meeting Planning, Event..., Food, Catering
Education
Queens College
Associate's degree
Institute of Culinary Education
Diploma - Honor Degree
International Association Culinary Professionals 1988 — 2015
Certified Culinary Professional
Italian Institute for Advanced Culinary & Pastry - Italy
Cordon Bleu Cooking School - London
Refresher Course
Manheim June 2010 - Present
Conference Direct April 2009 - May 2010
JM Family Enterprises/ Southeast Toyota Distributors 2002 - 2009
American Cancer Society 2000 - 2002
Skills
Event Management, Meeting Planning, Contract Negotiation, Event Planning, Account Management, Corporate Events, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Budgets, Trade Shows, Marketing Strategy, Public Relations, Team Building, Customer Retention, Management, Social Media Marketing, Incentive Programs, Customer Satisfaction, Hotels, Strategy
Education
University of Florida 1996 — 2000
BS, Recreation/ Leisure Service Management
Peachtree Yoga Center 2012 — 2013
200 CYT, Yoga Teacher Training
AppleOne Employment Services March 2013 - January 2015
Conference Direct July 2012 - December 2012
TMZ April 2012 - June 2012
Fox Broadcasting Company April 2011 - June 2011
Fox Broadcasting Company April 2011 - June 2011
Skills
Social Media, Public Relations, Event Planning, Creative Writing, Television, Meeting Planning, Event Management, Public Speaking, Blogging, News Writing, Photojournalism, Broadcast Journalism, Broadcast Television, Radio, Final Cut Pro, PowerPoint, Social Networking, Microsoft Word, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Facebook, Research, Time Management
Education
Cal State San Bernardino 2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Mass Communication/Media Studies
Hawthorne Math and Science Academy 2003 — 2007
H.S Diploma, Regular/General High School/Secondary Diploma Program
Capital One November 2014 - Present
Capital One April 2011 - November 2014
Conference Direct October 2009 - April 2011
Circuit City October 2007 - March 2009
Circuit City October 2006 - October 2007
Circuit City October 2004 - August 2005
Circuit City July 2003 - October 2004
Partsearch Technologies May 2004 - September 2004
C5 Editorial March 2003 - January 2004
Sonic Product September 2002 - March 2003
Skills
Management, Training, Analysis, Retail, Leadership, Forecasting, Sales, Call Centers, Call Center, Consumer Electronics, E-commerce, Strategy, CRM, Merchandising, Sales Management, Marketing, Customer Service
Education
The New School 1999 — 1999
Trade Diploma, Sound Engineering
Orange County Visitors Association July 2013 - Present
School of Hospitality Management, University of San Francisco April 2013 - Present
Laguna Strategic Advisors November 2012 - Present
University of California, Irvine January 2012 - Present
Conference Direct January 2012 - Present
Stuckmeyer and Associates April 2010 - Present
Marriott/Ritz Carlton June 1975 - April 2009
Skills
Convention Centers, Hospitality Management, Hotels, Hospitality Industry, Resorts, Hospitality, Human Resources, Training, Recruiting, Hotel Management, Marketing, Leadership, Sales, Trade Shows, Meeting Planning, Food & Beverage, Pre-opening, Event Planning, Budgets, Front Office, Yield Management, Event Management, Contract Negotiation, Customer Satisfaction, Tourism, Program Management, Revenue Analysis, Public Relations
Education
California State University-Long Beach 1967 — 1972
BS, Sociology, Business, Journalism
Conference Direct August 2007 - Present
Conference Direct August 2007 - Present
InnSite Hospitality Properties January 2006 - Present
Affiliated Hospitality Services September 2005 - Present
Wyndham International August 2000 - September 2005
Wyndham 2000 - 2005
Wyndham 2000 - 2005
Wyndham Hotels and Resorts 2000 - 2005
Westin/Starwood Hotels & Resorts April 1991 - August 2000
Laventhol & Horwath May 1984 - November 1990
Skills
Positioning, Hospitality, Hospitality Industry, Revenue Analysis, Hotels, Hospitality Management, Meeting Planning, Resorts, Trade Shows, Food & Beverage, Event Management, Hotel Management, Sales
Education
Penn State University 1976 — 1980
BS, Hotel, Restaurant & Institutional Management
Marietta City Board of Education November 2013 - Present
impact events group January 2009 - Present
NAACP 2005 - Present
Atlanta Braves March 2013 - October 2013
2011 Soul Train Awards November 2011 - November 2011
conference direct September 2009 - December 2010
Barnsley Gardens Resort October 2005 - September 2008
2005-2008 October 2005 - September 2008
Barnsley Garden & Resort October 2005 - September 2008
Southern Company 1998 - 2006
Skills
Trade Shows, Budgets, Customer Service, Sales, Negotiation, Menu Development, Coaching, Profit, Facilitators, Event Management, Event Planning, Hospitality, New Business Development, Catering, Time Management, Project Planning, Banquets, Management, Tourism, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Weddings, Resorts, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Contract Negotiation, Training, Public Relations, Corporate Events, Parties, Wedding Planning, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Hospitality Industry, Hotels, Food & Beverage, Team Building, Social Media, Coordinating Events, Leadership Development, Social Networking, Public Speaking, Hospitality Management, Restaurants, Marketing Communications, Meeting Planning, Advertising, Strategic Planning, Customer Satisfaction, Sponsorship
Education
Albany State University 1979 — 1983
BS, Marketing
Albany State University 1979 — 1982
BS, Business Administration; Marketing
Albany State University
BS, Business Administration; Marketing
YP July 2013 - Present
YP October 2012 - July 2013
Conference Direct March 2011 - March 2012
Emory University April 2010 - August 2010
GSMA January 2008 - September 2008
Atlanta Housing Authority September 2007 - 2008
INVISTA February 2006 - August 2007
Post Properties, Inc. March 1999 - February 2006
Skills
Account Management, SEM, Marketing Communications, Digital Marketing, B2B Marketing, Salesforce.com, Event Management, Google Adwords, Marketing Strategy, Trade Shows, Real Estate, Corporate Events, Client Development, SEO, Email Marketing, Online Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Presentation Development, Logistics, Leading Projects, Virtual Teams, Customer Relations, Residential, Microsoft Office, Project Plans, Basecamp, CRM software, Conference Management, Field Marketing, Client Service Oriented, Relationship Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Eloqua, Client Education, Client Liaison, Manage Client..., Salesforce.com..., Workflow, Lead Generation, PPC, Online Advertising, Brand Awareness, E-commerce Optimization, E-commerce, Mobile Marketing, Google Analytics, Google Adwords..., Web Marketing Strategy, B2B Marketing Strategy
Education
Emory University 2009 — 2010
Certificate, Web Design
Purdue University 1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Science, Organizational Leadership; Concentration, Human Resource Development; Minor, Psychology
The University of Alabama at Birmingham February 2014 - Present
Conference Direct April 2009 - June 2015
AXA Advisors April 2010 - February 2013
Servidyne April 2007 - November 2008
Servidyne Systems April 2007 - November 2008
CIBA Vision Corporation October 2006 - April 2007
Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau November 2004 - October 2006
East Lake Golf Club March 2003 - November 2004
Cox Enterprises April 1992 - July 2002
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company LLC 1991 - 1992
Skills
Outlook 2010, Customer Service, Event Management, Sales, Outlook, Trade Shows, Meeting Planning, New Business Development, Public Speaking, CRM, Public Relations, Hotels, Account Management, Leadership, Marketing, Hospitality Management, Marketing Strategy, Budgets, Negotiation, Event Planning, Hospitality Industry, Contract Negotiation, Revenue Analysis, Business Development, Tourism, Hospitality, Management, Corporate Events, Marketing Communications, Convention Services, Incentives, Time Management, Sales Management, Food & Beverage, Resorts, Sales Process, Proposal Writing, Catering, Location Intelligence, Restaurants, Hotel Management
Education
Oglethorpe University 1995 — 2001
BA Liberal Studies, Communications
Conference Direct June 2009 - Present
Marriott International October 2007 - June 2009
Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation December 2005 - July 2007
NVR Inc. 2004 - September 2004
Education
James Madison University 2001 — 2005
Choice Hotels International 2014 - 2015
Choice Hotels International 2014 - 2015
Conference Direct October 2013 - June 2014
Executive Car Service October 2012 - August 2013
Hilton Anatole 1999 - August 2012
Westin Stonebriar Hotel and Resort July 1999 - December 1999
Westin Park Central Hotel May 1992 - July 1999
Skills
Hospitality Industry, Meeting Planning, Hospitality Management, Resorts, Hotels, Hospitality, Travel Management, Guest Service Management, Customer Satisfaction, Leadership, Incentive Travel, Public Relations, Opera, Management, Marketing Communications, Sponsorship, Social Networking, Time Management, Concierge Services, Social Media Marketing, Fine Dining, Online Travel, Event Management, Event Planning
Education
University of Memphis 1979 — 1980
Conference Direct September 2008 - Present
Conference Direct 2008 - Present
Conference Direct 2008 - Present
ConferenceDirect 2008 - Present
Swisscom 2000 - 2008
Marriott International 1976 - 1990
Skills
Hotels, Hospitality Industry, Hospitality, Revenue Analysis, Meeting Planning, Hospitality Management, Hotel Management, Trade Shows, Tourism, Resorts, Food & Beverage, Contract Negotiation, Event Management, Yield Management, Account Management
Education
Michigan State University 1965 — 1970
BA, Hotel, Restaurant and Hotel Mgmt
Conference Direct July 2015 - Present
Pyramid Hotels/ Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel July 2009 - July 2015
PHR - Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront September 2003 - August 2008
Crestline Hotels & Resorts February 1999 - September 2003
Norfolk Convention and Visitors Bureau 1997 - 1999
Skills
Hotels, Resorts, Pre-opening, Sales, Hospitality Industry, Hospitality Management, Hotel Management, Revenue Analysis, Hospitality, Yield Management, Food & Beverage, Meeting Planning, Tourism, Front Office, Banquets, Catering, Restaurants, Trade Shows, Hotel Booking, Event Management
Education
Indiana State University 1994 — 1994
Certified Travel Industry Specialist, Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations, A
College of Charleston 1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Business Administration and Management, General
Emerald Expositions (Formerly Nielsen Expositions) May 2011 - Present
THE Aesthetic Show July 2008 - December 2010
Conference Direct October 2004 - July 2008
Expo Works Inc. July 2002 - July 2008
Miller Freeman Inc./VNU Expositions October 1997 - July 2002
Miller Freeman Inc. September 1992 - October 1997
Miller Freeman Inc. July 1990 - September 1992
Pacifica Publishing June 1988 - July 1990
Skills
Event Planning, Event Management, Marketing, Trade Shows, Corporate Events, Advertising, Sales, Management, Strategic Planning, Marketing Communications, Hospitality, Sponsorship, Meeting Planning
Education
California State University-Fullerton
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
ConferenceDirect May 2009 - Present
Conference Direct 2007 - 2009
Pheasant Run Resort May 2007 - December 2008
Hyatt Hotels and Resorts May 2002 - May 2007
American Trans Air- ATA August 1997 - October 2001
TWA 1987 - 1993
Education
College of DuPage 2002 — 2004
Hospitality, Hotel Sales & Operations Management
Unlimited Promotions April 1992 - Present
Conference DIrect February 2009 - June 2011
Adam's Mark Hotels 1987 - 1990
Hyatt/Amfac Hotel 1986 - 1987
Marriott International 1982 - 1986
Kansas City Marriott 1980 - 1982
Crystal City Marriott 1980 - 1980
Holiday Inn 1978 - 1978
Sheraton Inn/ International Conference Center 1974 - 1976
Skills
Hospitality, Meeting Planning, Trade Shows, Hotels, Event Management, Event Planning, Hospitality Management, Corporate Events, Resorts, Revenue Analysis, Food & Beverage, Tourism, Marketing, Front Office
Education
Michigan State University 1976 — 1980
Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management
Holton-Arms School 1966 — 1976
Conference Direct March 2010 - Present
Extended Stay Hotels April 2007 - March 2010
Travel Bound September 2004 - January 2007
Skills
Contract Negotiation
Education
Mississippi State University
MAE, Administration
Conference Direct May 2013 - Present
Ariel Special Events & Concierge Service January 2005 - Present
Education
Briarcliffe College 1975 — 1979
BA, Performing Arts
Pillar Hotels & Resorts September 2015 - Present
Homewood Suites by Hilton Boston/Peabody October 2012 - Present
Homewood Suites by Hilton October 2008 - October 2012
Conference Direct April 2006 - August 2008
The Breakers Palm Beach January 1990 - April 1999
Skills
Hospitality, Hotels, Hospitality Management, Hospitality Industry, Meeting Planning, Hotel Management, Yield Management, Tourism, Revenue Analysis, Food & Beverage, Marketing, Trade Shows, Marketing Strategy, Sales, Event Management, Contract Negotiation, Resorts, Negotiation, Catering, Restaurants, Social Media Marketing, Event Planning, OnQ, Convention Services, Guest Service Management, Banquets, Corporate Events, Customer Satisfaction, Front Office, Hiring, Hotel Booking, Lodging, Pre-opening, Property Management..., Rooms Division, Sales Management, Menu Development, Forecasting, Team Building, Public Relations, Social Networking, Revenue Forecasting
Education
Palm Beach Atlantic University
Business Management