Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau

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Address: 70100 CA-111, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 9AM Saturday9AM–2PMSundayClosedMonday8AM–5PMTuesday8AM–5PMWednesday8AM–5PMThursday8AM–5PMFriday8AM–5PMSuggest an edit Unable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo. Phone: (760) 770-9000: : : Website: : : Category: Place name: : Website: http://www.visitgreaterpalmsprings.com/ Category: Visitor center Suggest an editUnable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo. Unable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo.

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Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Krystal Geeson Krystal Geeson Yucca Valley, California Details
Krystal Geeson's Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience March 2015 - Present
Job Marketing Administrative Assistant at Greater Palm Springs CVB
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau   March 2015 - Present
Hi-Desert Publishing Co.   June 2014 - March 2015
Idaho State University, Graduate School   August 2013 - May 2014
Idaho State University  January 2013 - May 2013
20/20 Family Eyecare   March 2012 - April 2013
Hallmark  May 2011 - August 2011
Kobaly Tax Service   February 2007 - April 2010

Skills
Editing, Public Relations, Social Networking, Fundraising, Mass Email Marketing, Customer Service, Event Management, Time Management, Teamwork, Illustrator, Microsoft Publisher, Oral & Written..., Microsoft Word, Recruitment, Newsletter Production, Team Leadership, Events Coordination, Community Service, Data Entry, Recruiting, Marketing Strategy, Organizational..., Email Marketing, Advertising, Facebook

Education
Idaho State University   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Mass Communication-Advertising

anndee laskoe anndee laskoe United States Details
anndee laskoe's Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience October 2013 - Present
Job Director of Brand Content at Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau
Industry
Experience
Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau   October 2013 - Present
Fantasy Springs Resort Casino  2011 - 2013

Skills
Outlook, Customer Service, Research, Public Speaking, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Editing, PowerPoint, Photoshop, English, Broadcast Journalism, Teaching, Facebook, Blogging, Public Relations, Photography, Windows, Event Planning, Creative Writing, Social Networking, Social Media, Event Management, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Video

Education
University of Southern California   1993 — 1996
Bachelor's degree, Broadcast Journalism

Jonny Westom Jonny Westom San Francisco Bay Area Details
Jonny Westom's Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience June 2013 - July 2015
Job Executive Director / CEO at Sonoma Valley Visitors Bureau
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Sonoma Valley Visitors Bureau  July 2015 - Present
Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau   June 2013 - July 2015
Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau   June 2011 - June 2013
Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau   February 2006 - May 2011
RembrandtAdvantage   November 2004 - February 2006
Enterprise Rent-A-Car  June 2003 - January 2004

Skills
Public Relations, Management, Event Planning, Event Management, Marketing, Advertising, Promotions, Strategic Planning, Business Development, Sales, Social Media, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Account Management, New Business Development, Social Media Marketing, Customer Service, Trade Shows, Online Advertising, Hotels, Hospitality, Email Marketing, Budgets, Market Planning, Direct Marketing, Public Speaking, Sales Management, Online Marketing, Sponsorship, Press Releases, Tourism, Marketing Management, Integrated Marketing, Meeting Planning, Social Networking, Brand Development, Media Relations, Resorts, Copywriting

Education
University of Redlands   2011 — 2013
Masters of Business Administration (MBA), Global Marketing, 3.8

Point Loma Nazarene University   2000 — 2003
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration and Management, General

Jay Mainthia Jay Mainthia Orange County, California Area Details
Jay Mainthia's Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience January 2009 - Present
Job Marketing & Management Consultants, Food and Hospitality Industry
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau   January 2009 - Present
La Mere, LLC   November 1998 - Present
Indio Super 8 & Suites   November 1998 - Present
La Sierra University  September 2002 - May 2003
The Pillsbury Company  1997 - 2001
Cacique  1995 - 1996
Mission Foods Corp.   1993 - 1995
Ingro/Service Foods, Inc   1987 - 1993
Ogden Food Products   1982 - 1987
Welch's  1979 - 1982

Skills
Strategic Planning, Management, Marketing, Event Management, Revenue Analysis, Sales, New Business Development, Management Consulting, Hospitality, Strategy, Account Management, Product Development, Business Strategy, Advertising, Creativity Skills

Education
New York University - Leonard N. Stern School of Business   1976 — 1982
MBA, Marketing and International Business

Northwestern University   1971 — 1972
MSJ, Advertising

University of Arkansas at Little Rock   1970 — 1971
BBA, Advertising

University of Mumbai   1966 — 1970
BBA, Mangement

New Ear High school   1954 — 1966
High School, High School (SSC)

Magdalene Jacobs Magdalene Jacobs Palm Desert, California Details
Magdalene Jacobs's Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience June 2015 - Present
Job Marketing Administrative Assistant at Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau   June 2015 - Present
Young Life  May 2015 - Present
Fiesta de Reyes   October 2013 - May 2015
Point TV   January 2013 - May 2015
Point Loma Nazarene University  May 2013 - December 2013
Point Loma Nazarene University  January 2012 - September 2013
Message in the Music   July 2013 - August 2013
Point Loma Nazarene University  August 2012 - May 2013
Point Loma Nazarene University  September 2011 - May 2013
Point Loma Nazarene University  August 2012 - December 2012

Skills
Community Outreach, Event Planning, Volunteer Management, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Higher Education, Public Speaking, PowerPoint, Program Development, Teaching, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Research, Facebook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Editing, Administrative..., Student Affairs, Social Networking, Film Production, TV News Production, Television Studio..., Photography, Advertising, Leadership, Marketing, Customer Service, Time Management, Management, Teamwork, Communication, Social Media Marketing

Education
Point Loma Nazarene University   2011 — 2015
Bachelor's degree, Media Communications

Jill Philbrook Jill Philbrook Rancho Mirage, California Details
Jill Philbrook's Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience August 2013 - Present
Job Director of Destination Services at Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau
Industry Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Experience
Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau   August 2013 - Present
Fantasy Springs Resort Casino  July 2011 - August 2013
Keane-Ideas   May 2011 - August 2013
Morongo Casino Resort & Spa  December 2009 - October 2010
Spotlight 29 Casino  January 2009 - September 2009
San Manuel Indian Bingo & Casino  December 2002 - October 2008
Spa Resort Casino  March 1996 - November 2002
Marc D. Roberts & Associates   June 1995 - December 1995
Creativity for Kids   October 1992 - June 1993
Trek Bicycle Corporation  November 1990 - May 1992

Skills
Event Management, Public Speaking, Advertising, Executive Management, Market Planning, Public Relations, Sales, Direct Mail, Customer Service, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Media Relations, Email Marketing, Strategic Planning, Facebook, Budgets, Negotiation, Gaming, Promotions, Press Releases, SEO, Trade Shows, Leadership, Database Marketing, Online Advertising, Casino Gaming, Marketing Communications, Hospitality, Brand Management, Direct Marketing, Marketing Management, Television, Project Planning, Casino, VIP, Strategy, Gaming Industry, Social Media, Loyalty Marketing, Sponsorship, Management

Education
Claremont Graduate University   2007 — 2008
Certification, Tribal Government Administration

Marquette University   1985 — 1989
Bachelors of Science, Business Administration; Marketing

Amber Brown Amber Brown Greater San Diego Area Details
Amber Brown's Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience May 2012 - December 2014
Job Marketing Coordinator at Vistage
Industry Events Services
Experience
Vistage  December 2014 - Present
Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau   May 2012 - December 2014
Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau   January 2009 - July 2012
Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau   May 2007 - December 2009
Andalusia Country Club - Design Center   January 2005 - June 2007
Stones Unlimited   August 2003 - November 2005

Skills
Hospitality, Meeting Planning, Event Management, Event Planning, Resorts, Hospitality Industry, Public Relations, Tourism, Social Media, Sales, Hotels, Marketing

Education
San Diego Mesa College   2003 — 2005
AA, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

College of the Desert   2001 — 2003
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

Charlotte Cortes Causey Charlotte Cortes Causey Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Charlotte Cortes Causey's Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience February 2010 - June 2011
Job Production Manager at TeamPeople
Industry Broadcast Media
Experience
TeamPeople  June 2014 - Present
Point7West, Inc.   2012 - 2012
Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau   February 2010 - June 2011
TeamPeople at MillerCoors   September 2006 - June 2009

Skills
Television, Broadcast, Video, Video Production, Post Production, Entertainment

Education
Oglethorpe University   1998 — 2002
Bachelor's Degree, Communications

Jessica Walke Jessica Walke Greater San Diego Area Details
Jessica Walke's Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience May 2011 - January 2015
Job Marketing Professional
Industry Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Experience
Jessica Walke Consulting   January 2015 - Present
Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau   May 2011 - January 2015
Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau   February 2007 - May 2011
Never Boring Design Associates  May 2006 - February 2007

Skills
Event Management, Social Media Marketing, Event Planning, Public Relations, Social Media, Marketing, Advertising, Online Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Tourism, Hotels, Trade Shows, Resorts, Hospitality Industry, Meeting Planning, Hospitality, Corporate Events, Hospitality Management, Budgets, Sales, Sales Management, Customer Service, Food & Beverage, Press Releases, Sponsorship, Online Marketing, Market Planning, Direct Marketing, Destination Marketing, New Business Development, Convention Services, Brand Development, Social Networking, Integrated Marketing, Media Planning, Account Management, Digital Marketing, Incentive Travel, Publicity, Marketing Management, Brand Awareness, Blogging, Brand Management, Email Marketing

Education
San Diego State University-California State University   2001 — 2005
Communication, Emphasis Advertising, Minor Marketing

Lorenzo de' Medici/ Apicius International School of Hospitality   2004 — 2004
Food and Wine Studies

Jon E. Lemke, CHME Jon E. Lemke, CHME Cape Coral, Florida Details
Jon E. Lemke, CHME's Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience May 1993 - February 1997
Job Global Director of Sales at IBC Hotels
Industry Hospitality
Experience
IBC Hotels   June 2015 - Present
Pegasus Solutions  October 2009 - November 2014
Open Hospitality  October 2009 - November 2014
InterContinental Hotels Group  October 2008 - October 2009
Oceans Casino Cruises   2005 - 2008
Sound Hospitality Management  2004 - 2005
Cooper Companies  2002 - 2004
Boca Resorts Inc- The Registry Resort & Club (Naples Grand Beach Resort) Naples, FL   2000 - 2002
Hilton Worldwide  February 1997 - September 2000
Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau   May 1993 - February 1997

Skills
Hotels, Resorts, Sales Management, Online Advertising, Sales, Revenue Analysis, Yield Management, Hospitality Industry, Hospitality Management, Hospitality, Hotel Management, Marketing, Pre-opening, Leisure, Tourism, Sales & Marketing..., Rooms Division, Budgets, Lodging, Trade Shows, Property Management..., Restaurants, Marketing Strategy, Food & Beverage, Event Management, Front Office, Customer Satisfaction, Market Planning, Forecasting, Contract Negotiation, Online Marketing, Team Building, Management, Training, Corporate Events, Tactical Sales Planning, Hotel Booking, Convention Services, Revenue Forecasting, Meeting Planning, Strategy, Opening Hotels, Selling, Incentives, OnQ, Online Travel, Income Statement, Catering, Travel Management, Business Travel

Education
Florida International University - College of Business Administration   2013 — 2016
MBA (Chapman Graduate School of Business), Business, Management and Education

University of Wisconsin-Stout   1985 — 1989
BS Hotel and Restaurant Management, Hospitality and Tourism

Winona McCullum Winona McCullum Palm Springs, California Details
Winona McCullum's Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience December 2006 - Present
Job Marketing
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau   December 2006 - Present
Hi-Lites Aveda   2002 - 2006
La Quinta Resort & Club  1999 - 2002

Skills
Online Advertising, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Customer Service, Entrepreneurship, Facebook, Hospitality, Leadership, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Retail, Social Networking, Tourism, Digital Marketing, E-commerce, Direct Marketing, HTML, Online Marketing, Website Development, Sales Management, Trade Shows, Blogging, Event Management, Management, Event Planning, Public Relations, New Business Development, Budgets, Media Planning, Advertising, Business Development, Email Marketing, Small Business, Strategic Planning, SEM, Account Management, SEO, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Team Building, Sales, Corporate Events

Education
CSU Chico
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Resort Management

Christine Barkley, CMP Christine Barkley, CMP La Quinta, California Details
Christine Barkley, CMP's Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience February 2015 - Present
Job Associate Director of Destination Services at Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau   February 2015 - Present
La Quinta Resort & Club  January 2013 - February 2015
Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board  May 2011 - January 2013
Hilton Los Angeles Airport  July 2010 - May 2011
Hilton Los Angeles Airport  June 2005 - August 2010
Olive Crest  November 2002 - June 2005

Skills
Event Management, Training, Event Planning, Sales, Contract Negotiation, New Business Development, Spanish, Management, Hotels, Social Media, Food & Beverage, Social Media Marketing, Leadership, Catering, Forecasting

Education
University of Arizona   1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology

South Torrance High School   1994 — 1998

Matt Bark Matt Bark Palm Springs, California Details
Matt Bark's Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience March 2011 - Present
Job National Sales Manager at Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau
Industry Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Experience
Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau   March 2011 - Present
Rancho Las Palmas Resort and Spa   January 2010 - December 2010
Renaissance Esmeralda Resort and Spa   October 1993 - January 2010
Stouffer Concourse Hotel   October 1990 - October 1993
Four Seasons Biltmore Resort   April 1987 - October 1990
Marriotts Camelback Inn  April 1984 - April 1987
Los Angeles Marriott Hotel (LAX)   January 1980 - April 1984

Skills
Hospitality, New Business Development, Event Planning, Tourism, Marketing Strategy, Meeting Planning, Trade Shows, Incentive Travel, Convention Services, Hotel Management, Business Travel, Incentives, Sales, Hospitality Management, Front Office, Budgets, Hotel Booking, Customer Service, Leisure, Pre-opening, Restaurants, Marketing Communications, Revenue Analysis, Social Media Marketing, Rooms Division, Food & Beverage, Marketing, Corporate Events, Contract Negotiation, Catering, Destination Marketing, Event Management, Hospitality Industry, Resorts, Hotels

Education
El Camino College   1988 — 2001

Robert R Osterberg Robert R Osterberg Palm Springs, California Details
Robert R Osterberg's Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience February 2010 - Present
Job Director of Convention Sales, Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau | Hospitality | Meetings | Destination |
Industry Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Experience
Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau   February 2010 - Present
La Quinta, California   February 2006 - February 2010
Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau   January 2001 - January 2006
Rancho Mirage, Ca   December 1991 - May 1995
San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina  September 1989 - January 1993
Hotel del Coronado  October 1986 - September 1989

Skills
Resorts, Meeting Planning, Tourism, Hotel Management, Hotels, Hospitality Industry, Sales, Hospitality Management, Hospitality, Revenue Analysis, Trade Shows, Event Management, Leisure, Food & Beverage, Event Planning, Convention Services, Incentive Travel, Team Management, Team Leadership, Sales Management, Fun in the Workplace, Hiking Enthusiast, Destination Expertise

Education
National University   1984 — 1986
Bachelor's Degree, Marketing Management, General

College of the Desert   1980 — 1982
Associate’s Degree, Marketing

Indio High School   1976 — 1980
High School

Suzanne Aed Suzanne Aed Palm Springs, California Details
Suzanne Aed's Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience July 2006 - Present
Job National Sales Manager, Greater Palm Springs CVB | Hotel & Destination Expert | Entertainment | Film Crews
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau   July 2006 - Present

Skills
Meeting Planning, Event Management, Convention Services, Catering, Resorts, Revenue Analysis, Incentives, Trade Shows, Hospitality, Tourism, Hotels, Marketing, Sales, Yield Management, Restaurants, Sales Management, Leisure, Hospitality Industry, Incentive Travel, Destination Marketing, Hospitality Management, Food & Beverage, Hotel Management, Budgets, Leisure Travel, OnQ, Corporate Events, Event Planning

Education
Brooks College   1992 — 1994
Associate of Arts (A.A.), General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations

Jan Maguire Jan Maguire Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Jan Maguire's Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience June 2015 - Present
Job Film, Arts and Entertainment Manager at Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau
Industry Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Experience
Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau   June 2015 - Present
Silver Ink Communications   2001 - June 2015
Cancer Wellness Center  1999 - 2001
Major TV Production Companies   1981 - 2000

Skills
Case Studies, White Papers, Web Content, Social Media, Publicity, Annual Reports, Newsletters, Magazine Articles, Copywriting, Website Copy, Corporate Communications, Editing, Writing, Brochures, Press Releases, Freelance Writing, Direct Mail, Blogging, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Press Kits, Marketing Copy, Editorial, Social Networking, Storytelling, Magazines, Creative Direction, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Event Management, Event Planning, Advertising, Journalism

Education
Loyola University of Chicago   1992 — 1996
MSW, Social Work

The University of Texas at Austin   1977 — 1981
BS, Communications

Ashlee Ciora Ashlee Ciora Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Ashlee Ciora's Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience November 2012 - Present
Job Vice President of Travel Industry Sales at Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau
Industry Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Experience
Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau   November 2012 - Present
Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau   January 2010 - December 2012
Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau  January 2000 - January 2010

Skills
Tourism, Hospitality, Hospitality Industry, Event Management, Leisure Travel, Leisure, Event Planning, Destination Marketing, Convention Services, Incentive Travel, Incentives, Catering, Food & Beverage, Marketing Strategy, Travel Management, Yield Management, Sales, Customer Service, Tour Operators, Revenue Analysis, Business Travel, Hotel Management, Hotel Booking, Vacation, Corporate Events, Hotels, Marketing

Education
Arizona State University   1996 — 2000

Chris George Chris George Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Chris George's Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience September 2010 - July 2014
Job AwardWinning Luxury & Lifestyle Marketing Director
Industry Hospitality
Experience
La Quinta Resort & Club  August 2014 - Present
Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau   September 2010 - July 2014
La Quinta Resort & Club  2008 - September 2010
Hilton Hotels Corporation  2002 - 2008
Pointe Hilton Tapatio Cliffs Resort  2001 - 2002
Garcia's Mexican Restaurants   1996 - 2001
Paine Webber  2000 - 2000

Skills
Hospitality, Hospitality Industry, Tourism, Hotels, Resorts, Social Media, Marketing Strategy, Online Advertising, Hospitality Management, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Advertising, Website Development, Email Marketing, Management, Direct Marketing, CRM, Sales, Strategy, SEM

Education
Arizona State University   2003 — 2006
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Global Management and Leadership

Arizona State University   2000 — 2002
Bachelor’s Degree, Global Business - Concentration in International Financial Management

Susan Esterling Susan Esterling Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Susan Esterling's Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience May 2010 - Present
Job Visitor and Partner Services Manager
Industry Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Experience
Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau   May 2010 - Present
Convention and Visitors Authority   January 2008 - January 2009
Palm Springs Desert Resorts CVA   March 2007 - January 2008

Skills
Event Management, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Social Media, Event Planning, Marketing Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Hotels, Hospitality, Tourism, Resorts, Direct Marketing, Trade Shows, Sales, Email Marketing, Advertising, New Business Development, Online Advertising, Customer Service, Budgets, Online Marketing, Account Management, Sales Management

Education
University of Minnesota-Morris   1974 — 1979
BA, Economics, Business Economics

Joyce Kiehl Joyce Kiehl Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Joyce Kiehl's Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience July 2015 - Present
Job Director of Communications at Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau
Industry Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Experience
Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau   July 2015 - Present
Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau   May 2011 - June 2015
Palm Springs Desert Resort Communities CVA   February 2009 - June 2011
KRON-TV  1985 - 1989
KTAR Radio  May 1984 - November 1985

Skills
Public Relations, Event Management, Social Media, Press Releases, Marketing, Corporate Communications, Hospitality, Media Relations, Newsletters, Marketing Communications, Social Networking, Event Planning, Publicity, Copywriting, Blogging

Education
San Francisco State University   1982 — 1984
BA, International Relations/Economics

Arizona State University   1979 — 1981
Journalism

Jean (Merriam) Avner Jean (Merriam) Avner Palm Springs, California Details
Jean (Merriam) Avner's Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience April 2011 - Present
Job Executive Administrative Assistant at Greater Palm Springs CVB
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau   April 2011 - Present
Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau   July 2010 - April 2011
Circuit City  March 2004 - March 2009

Skills
Meeting Planning, Hospitality Industry, Team Leadership, Sales, Project Management, Employee Relations, Employee Recognition, Corporate Events, Administration, Management, Front Office, Trade Shows, Training, Email Marketing, Social Media, Revenue Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Hotels, PowerPoint, Tourism, CRM, Recruiting, Account Management, Food & Beverage, Microsoft Word, Editing, Social Networking, Marketing Communications, Time Management, Convention Services, Resorts, Customer Satisfaction, Online Advertising, Leadership, Finance, Social Media Marketing, Process Scheduler, Incentive Travel, Travel Planning, Communication, Executive Support

Education
California State University-San Bernardino   2007 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Management

College of the Desert   2005 — 2007
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Culinary Arts

Vicki Keyser, CMP Vicki Keyser, CMP Destin/Fort Walton Beach, Florida Area Details
Vicki Keyser, CMP's Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience October 2008 - Present
Job Regional Director of Sales at Greater Palm Springs CVB | Destination expert | Meetings | Incentive | Hotels & Resorts
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau   October 2008 - Present
Greater Palm Springs CVB   2008 - 2012
City of Suwanee  2002 - 2005

Skills
Tourism, Hospitality Management, Event Management, Hotels, Hospitality Industry, Meeting Planning, Hospitality, Resorts, Sales Management, Sales, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Public Relations, New Business Development, Event Planning, Account Management, Direct Sales, Leisure, Trade Shows, Convention Services, Incentive Travel, Hotel Management, Destination Marketing, Yield Management, Revenue Analysis, Market Planning, Social Media Marketing, Catering, Incentives, Lodging

Education
Louisiana Tech University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communications

Allan Farwell Allan Farwell Lahaina, Hawaii Details
Allan Farwell's Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience January 2012 - 2013
Job General ManagerHyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Hyatt Regency Maui  July 2013 - Present
Hyatt Hotels  1990 - Present
California Hotel Lodging Association   January 2013 - 2013
Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau   January 2012 - 2013
Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa  2007 - 2013

Skills
Hotels, Resorts, Hospitality Management

Education
University of California, Santa Barbara   1973 — 1977
BA, Economics

Victoria Spielman Victoria Spielman Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Victoria Spielman's Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience January 2000 - January 2001
Job Executive Director at Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition
Industry Government Relations
Experience
Affordable Housing Tax Credit Coalition   July 2005 - Present
National Council of State Housing Agencies  January 2001 - July 2005
Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau   January 2000 - January 2001

Skills
Non-profits, Affordable Housing, Public Policy, Government Relations, Social Media, LIHTC, Government, Tax Credits, Policy, Nonprofits, Policy Analysis, Legislation, Community Development, Economic Development, Political Science

Education
The George Washington University   2012 — 2014
Master's degree, Legislative Affairs

Northern Virginia Community College   2007 — 2010
Certificate, Meetings, Events and Exhibition Management

Georgetown University   2002 — 2004
Government Affairs Institute Certificate, Legislative Studies

George Mason University   1993 — 1997
BA, Government and Politics

Jim Brychell Jim Brychell Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Jim Brychell's Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience January 2012 - Present
Job Travel Industry Sales Manager at Palm Springs Desert Resort Communities CVA
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau   January 2012 - Present
Viceroy Hotel Group  April 2010 - January 2012
PRA Destination Management  1994 - 1996

Skills
Hospitality Industry, Hotels

Education
California State University-Long Beach   1993 — 1996
Bachelor of Science (BS), Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies with emphasis in Travel & Tourism