Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau

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Address: 211 W Fort St #1000, Detroit, MI 48226 Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 9AM Tue Martin Luther King Jr. Day might affect these hoursMonday(Martin Luther King Jr. Day)9AM–5PMHours might differTuesday9AM–5PMWednesday9AM–5PMThursday9AM–5PMFriday9AM–5PMSaturdayClosedSundayClosedSuggest an edit Unable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo. Phone: (313) 202-1800Website: : : : : Place name: : Category: : Website: http://www.visitdetroit.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. Questions & answers Ask a question See all questions (1) Popular times Mondays MondaysTuesdaysWednesdaysThursdaysFridaysSaturdaysSundaysBased on visits to this place. 6 PM: 6a9a12p3p6p9p12a3a6a9a12p3p6p9p12a3a6aClosed Sundays—pick another dayClosed Saturdays—pick another dayHistogram showing popular times on MondaysHistogram showing popular times on TuesdaysHistogram showing popular times on WednesdaysHistogram showing popular times on ThursdaysHistogram showing popular times on Fridays Add a photoThanks for sharing!Your photo will be posted publicly on Google.Contribute MoreDoneUpload public photos of Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Posting publicly on the Web Write a review Reviews"Great hard working staff." "She recommended a hotel with a people mover station in the hotel." "The toilet is stinky and the owner is very rude and unfriendly." View all Google reviews

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Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Employees

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
LaTeia Smith LaTeia Smith Greater Detroit Area Details
LaTeia Smith's Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience June 2015 - Present
Job Application Developer
Industry Computer Software
Experience
Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau   June 2015 - Present
TEKsystems @ General Motors   December 2014 - June 2015
Hewlett-Packard  April 2012 - April 2014
Compuware  January 2009 - April 2012
Levy Restaurants  2005 - 2009

Skills
XML, Java Enterprise Edition, Web Services, Software Development, SOA, Testing, SharePoint, Databases, SDLC, Management, Leadership, Requirements Analysis, Business Analysis, Project Management

Education
Marygrove College   2007 — 2008
Master of Arts (MA), Human Resources Management and Services

Marygrove College
Bachelor of Science BS), Computer and Information Sciences, General

Jayme Roggenbuck Jayme Roggenbuck Greater Detroit Area Details
Jayme Roggenbuck's Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience December 2012 - Present
Job Executive Meetings Manager at Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau   December 2012 - Present
Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau   June 2011 - December 2012
PolyVista  February 2011 - June 2011
Outback Steakhouse  January 2010 - February 2011
Main Street Pub  February 2004 - January 2010

Skills
Account Management, Sales Management, Sales, Trade Shows, Marketing Strategy, Project Planning, Project Coordination, Organization, Process Improvement, Business Process..., Leadership, Marketing, CRM, Customer Service, Management, Lead Generation, Project Management, Event Planning, Hospitality Management, Event Management

Education
Western Michigan University - Haworth College of Business   2000 — 2010
Bachelor of Business Administration, Sales & Business Marketing

Western Michigan University   2000 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Spanish

Universitat de Lleida   2008 — 2008
Catalan Language

Heather Boyll Heather Boyll Katy, Texas Details
Heather Boyll's Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience March 2005 - July 2009
Job Project Coordinator at Iron Sky Inc.
Industry Security and Investigations
Experience
Iron Sky Inc.   July 2009 - August 2013
Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau   March 2005 - July 2009

Education
Baker College of Flint

Harry S. Truman High School

Cathy J. Brady Cathy J. Brady Lansing, Michigan Area Details
Cathy J. Brady's Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience 1999 - March 2014
Job CJB and Associates.Independent Contractor.Train Group Specialists.Meeting Planner.Fundraising.Community Service
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Vacations By Rail   July 2015 - Present
Anesthesia Staffing Consultants  September 2014 - Present
Hilltop Condo Association   May 2014 - Present
CJB & Associates   April 2015 - Present
America by Rail, Inc.   November 2014 - May 2015
Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau   1999 - March 2014
Detroit Metro CVB   May 1999 - July 2011
Greater Lansing Convention & Visitors Bureau  September 1989 - May 1999
Colorado Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau  1989 - June 1995

Skills
Hotels, Convention Services, Resorts, Sales, Event Management, Meeting Planning, Corporate Events, Food & Beverage, Trade Shows, Marketing, Hotel Management, Event Planning, Revenue Analysis, New Business Development, Banquets, Catering, Management, Sales Management, Hospitality, Restaurants, Hospitality Management, Tourism, Yield Management, Incentives, Strategic Planning, CRM, Leisure, Property Management..., Public Relations, Volunteer Management, Food, Group Rail Travel, Hospitality Industry, Social Media, Front Office, Delphi, Association Management, Leadership, Trade Associations, Fundraising, Customer Service

Education
George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville
Business Administration, Business Administration and Management, General

George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville

Andrea (Johnson) Cadotto Andrea (Johnson) Cadotto Greater Detroit Area Details
Andrea (Johnson) Cadotto's Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience October 2012 - Present
Job National Sales Manager at Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau   October 2012 - Present
The Henry - Autograph Collection  August 2011 - October 2012
Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Detroit Dearborn   January 2010 - August 2011
Winegardner & Hammons  September 1999 - August 2011
Radisson Hotel Lansing   September 1999 - January 2010

Skills
Hotels, Conventions, Hospitality, Hospitality Industry, Account Management, Negotiation, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Team Building, New Business Development, Revenue Management, Events, Customer Service, Revenue Analysis, Leadership, Resorts, Food & Beverage, Front Office, Meeting Planning, Forecasting, Trade Shows, Banquets, Public Relations, Catering, Restaurants, Sales Management, Event Management, Event Planning, Fundraising, Contract Negotiation, Training, Time Management, Hospitality Management, Tourism, Hotel Management, Corporate Events, Yield Management, Marketing, Hotel Booking, Customer Satisfaction, Pre-opening, Budgets, Food, Property Management..., Convention Services, Rooms Division, Market Planning, Leisure, Menu Development, Social Media Marketing

Education
Central Michigan University   1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Madison High School   1990 — 1994

Pamela Villarosa Pamela Villarosa Southfield, Michigan Details
Pamela Villarosa's Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience March 2013 - Present
Job Account Executive at Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau   March 2013 - Present
Renaissance Spa   August 2012 - March 2013
Irene’s Myomassology Institute  September 2011 - September 2012
Marriott Great Lakes Regional Sales Office   August 2006 - June 2010
Marriott Great Lakes Regional Sales Office   October 2003 - August 2006
Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center   March 1998 - October 2003
Westin Renaissance Center   August 1995 - March 1998
Westin Renaissance Center   August 1993 - August 1995

Skills
Hotels, Management, Event Management, Budgets, Leadership, Sales, Food & Beverage, Forecasting, Revenue Analysis, Meeting Planning, Hotel Management, Hospitality, Customer Satisfaction, Sales Management, Resorts, Hospitality Management

Education
Irene's Myomassology Institute   2010 — 2011
Certificate, Myomassology

Central Michigan University

Oakland Community College

Eric Fillar Eric Fillar Greater Detroit Area Details
Eric Fillar's Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience September 1994 - December 1998
Job Service Technician
Industry Construction
Experience
Allied Building Operations   November 2014 - Present
Miller Vein   October 2013 - November 2014
East Detroit Public Schools  September 1998 - June 2013
Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau   September 1994 - December 1998
Metrobank  1997 - 1998

Skills
Classroom Instruction, Public Speaking, Training & Development, K-12, Curriculum Development, Literacy, Teaching, Staff Development, Secondary Education, Literature, Research, Curriculum Design, Coaching, Educational Leadership, Lesson Planning, Classroom Management, Customer Service, Tutoring, Classroom, Training, Marketing, Microsoft Office, Recruiting, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Management, Event Planning

Education
Nova Southeastern University   2001 — 2003
M.A.T.L., Teaching and Learning

Wayne State University   1992 — 1998
B.S. Elementary Education, Science/Elementary Education

Eastern Michigan University   1991 — 1992
Biology

Kyah Nichols Kyah Nichols Greater Detroit Area Details
Kyah Nichols's Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience March 2014 - Present
Job Coordinator, Convention Services at Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau   March 2014 - Present
Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau   October 2012 - March 2014
Grand Valley State University  August 2011 - April 2012
Grand Valley State University  January 2011 - April 2011
Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau   May 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Marketing Strategy, Event Planning, Hospitality, Sponsorship, Meeting Planning, Facebook, Sports, Event Management, Social Media, PowerPoint

Education
Grand Valley State University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science, Hospitality & Tourism Management

Danielle (Sharp) Schmidt Danielle (Sharp) Schmidt Greater Detroit Area Details
Danielle (Sharp) Schmidt's Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience April 2014 - Present
Job Marketing and Communications Professional
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau   April 2014 - Present
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc.   November 2013 - April 2015
Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau   November 2011 - March 2014
Examiner.com  April 2008 - May 2013
Impression 5 Science Center  May 2011 - August 2011
Michigan State University Residential and Hospitality Services Marketing Communications   May 2010 - August 2011
Red Cedar Review  April 2010 - May 2011
Writers' Bloc  April 2010 - May 2011
Ladies First, A Cappella   December 2009 - May 2011
Michigan Audubon   September 2010 - December 2010

Skills
Blogging, Newsletters, Media Relations, Public Relations, Social Media, Editing, Event Planning, Press Releases, Publications, Social Networking, Web Content, Proofreading, Market Research, Nonprofits, Publicity, Copywriting, Marketing, Email Marketing, Magazines, Feature Articles, Fundraising, Community Outreach, Graphic Design, Advertising, Online Marketing, Publishing, Client Interaction, Eblasts, Project Management, Speech Writing, Content Strategy

Education
Michigan State University   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Professional Writing

Eric Misterovich Eric Misterovich Saint Joseph, Michigan Details
Eric Misterovich's Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience 2002 - 2002
Job Partner at Revision Legal
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Revision Legal   July 2012 - Present
The Hubbard Law Firm, P.C.   May 2007 - 2011
Governor Jennifer Granholm - Office of Legal Counsel   January 2009 - April 2009
Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau   2002 - 2002

Skills
Criminal Defense, Commercial Litigation, Copyright Law, Trademark Infringement, Internet Law, Courts, Corporate Law, Civil Litigation, Trade Secrets, Criminal Law, Cyberlaw, Appeals, Trials, Trademarks, Intellectual Property, Litigation

Education
Michigan State University College of Law   2006 — 2009
Doctor of Law (J.D.)

Michigan State University   2001 — 2005
BA, General Business Management

University of Wollongong   2004 — 2004
International Business

St. Thecla

Harriet Carter Harriet Carter Greater Detroit Area Details
Harriet Carter's Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience October 1989 - Present
Job Director, Bureau Services at Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau   October 1989 - Present
Radisson Resort in Ypsilanti   August 1987 - September 1989

Skills
Tourism, Event Planning, Hotels, Event Management, Meeting Planning, Banquets, Budgets, Catering, Convention Services, Customer Service, Corporate Events, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Fundraising, Hospitality, Hospitality Industry, Hospitality Management, Hotel Management, Leadership, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Resorts, Restaurants, Revenue Analysis, Sales, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Sponsorship, Trade Shows, Team Building

Education
Michigan State University   1981 — 1985
BA, International Relations

Nathan Hermiston Nathan Hermiston Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Nathan Hermiston's Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience June 2004 - April 2006
Job Director of Destination Sales at Meet Minneapolis
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Meet Minneapolis  July 2014 - Present
Meet Minneapolis  November 2010 - July 2014
Hilton Minneapolis  April 2006 - November 2010
Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau   June 2004 - April 2006

Skills
Hotels, Tourism, Sales, Meeting Planning, Hospitality, Event Management, Hospitality Industry, Event Planning, Trade Shows, Yield Management, Food & Beverage, Hospitality Management, Hotel Management, Corporate Events, Revenue Analysis, Resorts, Catering

Education
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota   2012 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business

St. Cloud State University   2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts, Travel & Tourism, Marketing

Karen (Stewart) Spica Karen (Stewart) Spica Greater Detroit Area Details
Karen (Stewart) Spica's Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience 1976 - 1978
Job Public Relations & Communications Executive
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Shazaaam! Marketing and Public Relations  January 2013 - Present
Allstate Insurance Company  April 2005 - November 2010
John Bailey & Associates Public Relations   2001 - 2005
Lear Corporation  1998 - 2000
Bock & Associates, Inc. / Communications Consultants Inc.   1996 - 1998
Chrysler  1986 - 1995
Michigan Credit Union League  1978 - 1986
Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau   1976 - 1978

Skills
Strategic Communications, Media Relations, Corporate Communications, Crisis Communications, Internal Communications, Management, Public Relations, Communication Training, Editing, Press Releases, Reputation Management, Event Management, Copywriting, Crisis Management, Social Networking, Communications Planning, Facebook, Social Media, Event Planning, Publicity, Marketing Communications, Journalism, Message Development, Speech Writing, Newsletters, CRM, Integrated Marketing, Blogging, Public Affairs, Web Content, Community Development, Copy Editing, Spokesperson, Publications, Social Media Marketing, AP Style, Content Strategy, Content Management, Feature Articles, Social Media Measurement, News Writing, Content Development, New Media, Web Content Management

Education
Central Michigan University   1972 — 1976
BA

Judy Booth Judy Booth Greater Detroit Area Details
Judy Booth's Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience 1996 - 2000
Job Director of Sales and Marketing at Marriott Hotels and Resorts
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Marriott Hotels and Resorts  Director of Sales and MarketingMarriott International2003 - Present
Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center  2003 - Present
Marriott Hotels  2003 - Present
Hyatt Hotels Corporation  2000 - 2003
Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau   1996 - 2000

Education
University of Guelph   1984 — 1989
Bachelor of Commerce, Hotel and Food Administration

Matthew Clayson Matthew Clayson Greater Detroit Area Details
Matthew Clayson's Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience February 2005 - June 2006
Job Vice President and General Counsel, Business Development and Governmental Affairs at Detroit Trading
Industry Internet
Experience
Detroit Trading and 1800CARSHOW   September 2015 - Present
Detroit Creative Corridor Center (DC3)   February 2010 - August 2015
Shinola  December 2011 - January 2014
ePrize, LLC  October 2007 - February 2010
ePrize  October 2006 - October 2007
Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau   February 2005 - June 2006
New Center Council, Inc.   February 2003 - July 2005
Vandeveer Garzia, PC  February 2004 - February 2005

Skills
Economic Development, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Governmental Affairs, Organizational..., Intellectual Property, Public Policy, Community Development, International Relations, Strategy, Social Media, Public Relations, Marketing, Advertising, Management, Social Media Marketing, Program Management, Digital Marketing, Public Speaking, Research, Community Outreach, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Social Networking, New Media, Fundraising, Analysis, Nonprofits, Sales, Promotions, Strategic Planning, Strategic Communications, Strategic Partnerships

Education
Wayne State University Law School   2003 — 2006
Juris Doctorate, International Law, Intellectual Property, Corporate Law

Michigan State University   1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts in International Relations, Bachelor of Arts in Political Theory / Honors College, Western European Relations and French

Brienna Schroeder Brienna Schroeder Charlotte, North Carolina Area Details
Brienna Schroeder's Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience May 2013 - August 2013
Job Jr. Digital Copywriter at Lowe's Companies, Inc.
Industry Publishing
Experience
Lowe's Companies, Inc./Ettain Group   October 2014 - Present
Freelancing  May 2014 - Present
Johnson & Wales University  September 2014 - October 2014
Consumers Energy  April 2014 - August 2014
MSU Writing Center  August 2013 - April 2014
Starbucks  January 2012 - April 2014
Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau   May 2013 - August 2013

Skills
Creative Writing, Microsoft Office, Publishing, Editing, Facebook, Adobe Creative Suite, Time Management, Writing, Non-fiction, Customer Service, Marketing Communications, Visual Design, English language skills, Literature, Fiction, Inventory Management, Merchandising, Customer Satisfaction, Developmental Editing, Educational Consulting, Marketing, Social Networking, Blogging, Copy Editing, Editorial, Web Content, Books, Copywriting

Education
Michigan State University   2012 — 2014
Bachelor's degree in Professional Writing, Professional Writing

Michigan State University   2012 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Professional Writing

Lansing Community College   2009 — 2012
Associate's degree in Writing, Writing/ Business, 4.0

Eric Somsel Eric Somsel Lansing, Michigan Details
Eric Somsel's Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience May 2010 - August 2010
Job Legislative Assistant at Michigan Senate
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Michigan Senate- Office of Senator Jim Stamas   January 2015 - Present
USA Hockey  October 2008 - Present
Jim Stamas for State Senate   August 2014 - November 2014
Karl Ieuter for State Representative   March 2014 - August 2014
Michigan Senate  December 2012 - March 2014
Friends of Jim Stamas   May 2012 - November 2012
Entertainment, Sport & Promotion Management Association   January 2011 - December 2011
Michigan House of Representatives  May 2011 - August 2011
Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau   May 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Political Campaigns, Management, Fundraising, Leadership, Event Management, Economics, Strategic Planning, Government, Public Speaking, Sports Management, Marketing, Market Research, Social Media, Advocacy, Computers, Community Engagement

Education
Northwood University   2008 — 2012
BBA, Business Management; Entertainment, Sport, & Promotion Management; Economics

Matt Buchi Matt Buchi Champaign, Illinois Details
Matt Buchi's Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience June 2007 - August 2007
Job Head Coach, Men's Wheelchair Basketball at University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign
Industry Sports
Experience
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign  August 2013 - Present
Oklahoma State University  September 2012 - Present
Team USA Women   May 2010 - September 2012
University of Alabama  August 2010 - May 2011
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign  September 2008 - August 2010
JCamp   August 2005 - August 2010
Sports for Life   November 2009 - November 2009
African Games for the Disabled   August 2009 - August 2009
Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau   June 2007 - August 2007

Skills
Videography, Video Editing, Dartfish, Coaching, Basketball, Digital Video, Sports Management, Volunteer Management, Athletic Training, Sports Marketing, Sponsorship, Sports, Event Management, Teaching, Event Planning, Social Media, Athletics

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   2003 — 2008
RST, Sports Management

Margaret Rybka Margaret Rybka Orlando, Florida Details
Margaret Rybka's Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience May 2012 - August 2012
Job Zone Manager at Ford Motor Company
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Ford Motor Company  April 2014 - Present
Organik Consulting  September 2013 - March 2014
Organik Consulting  May 2013 - September 2013
Beaumont Health System  January 2011 - August 2013
Michigan State University  May 2011 - May 2013
Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau   May 2012 - August 2012
Andiamo Restaurant   December 2009 - August 2010

Skills
Microsoft Excel, Social Media Marketing, Press Releases, Facebook, Social Networking, Public Speaking, Blogging, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Marketing, Microsoft Office, Research, Editing, Social Media, Event Management, PowerPoint, Fundraising, Microsoft Word, Newsletters, Event Planning, Copywriting, Community Outreach, Leadership, Digital Marketing

Education
Michigan State University   2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Marketing

Eli Broad College of Business   2011 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts, Marketing

Crystal McMahon Crystal McMahon Trenton, Michigan Details
Crystal McMahon's Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience April 2013 - Present
Job Coordinator, Convention Marketing at Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau   April 2013 - Present
Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau   January 2012 - April 2013
State Farm  November 2008 - December 2011
General Dynamics Land Systems  May 2007 - August 2007
Stucchis   April 2004 - April 2007

Education
Oakland University   2005 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Marketing

Macomb Community College   2003 — 2005
Associate's degree, General Studies

Catherine Rasberry Catherine Rasberry Greater Detroit Area Details
Catherine Rasberry's Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience 1997 - 2008
Job Grant Writing and Market Research
Industry Accounting
Experience
Focus: HOPE  2013 - 2015
Prestige Meetings & Events   2010 - 2012
Centurion Medical Products  2010 - 2012
Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau   1997 - 2008

Skills
Writing, Market Research, Project Management, Microsoft Office, Accounting, QuickBooks, Analysis

Education
Schoolcraft College   2013 — 2013
Grant Writing

Schoolcraft College   2012 — 2013
Certificate, Accounting, 3.5

Bowie State University
Bachelor's degree, Anthropology

San Francisco State University
Masters of Science, Vocational Rehabilitation

Jamie Saules Jamie Saules Greater Detroit Area Details
Jamie Saules's Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience September 2007 - Present
Job Exceptional Executive Admin. & Residency Program Coord., Hospitality, Ambassador & Volunteer, Parade Co, Det.Conservency
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
Tenet Healthcare - DMC   March 2015 - Present
Victoria's Secret  September 2013 - Present
The Parade Company  July 2007 - Present
Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau   September 2007 - Present
Arbonne International  May 2005 - Present

Skills
Event Planning, Photography, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Adobe Creative Suite, Event Management, Nonprofits, Time Management, Management, Healthcare, Social Media, Training, Human Resources, Public Relations, Fundraising, Marketing, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, Team Building

Education
Farmington

Oakland Community College
continuing

Walsh College of Accountancy and Business Administration

Sarah Nagel Sarah Nagel Greater Detroit Area Details
Sarah Nagel's Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience July 2014 - Present
Job Event and Project Planner, Detroit Local Organizing Committee, ASAE 2015 Annual Meeting & Exposition
Industry Events Services
Experience
Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau   July 2014 - Present
Michigan Humane Society  June 2012 - July 2014
Hometown Idol   April 2011 - September 2011
Detroit Local Organizing Committee   March 2009 - April 2009

Skills
Fundraising, Market Research, Outlook, Budgets, Time Management, Microsoft Office, Non-profits, Event Planning, Social Media, Marketing Communications, Team Leadership, Sports Marketing, SAP, Raiser's Edge, Animal Welfare, Combined Federal..., Every Door Direct Mail, Community Outreach, Convio, Event Logistics, Organization, iOS, Mobile Bidding- Silent..., Charitable Gaming

Education
Northwood University   2008 — 2012
BBA, Entertainment, Sport and Promotion Management

Marty Habalewsky Marty Habalewsky Greater Detroit Area Details
Marty Habalewsky's Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience 1997 - 1998
Job President/Owner at Martin J. Habalewsky Public Relations Consultant
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
United Way of St. Clair County   April 2011 - February 2012
AutoCom Associates Public Relations   June 2006 - March 2011
Fieldstone Management Consulting   2004 - 2006
Business Wire  1998 - 2004
Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau   1997 - 1998
Services Marketing Specialists   1994 - 1997
Anthony M. Franco, Inc.   1992 - 1994
PR Newswire  1990 - 1992
PR Associates  1979 - 1990
BBDO Detroit  1978 - 1979

Skills
Media Relations, Crisis Communications, Social Media, SEO, Product Marketing, Public Relations, Strategic Communications, Trade Show Management, Speech Writing, Event Planning, Marketing, Trade Shows, Event Management, Press Releases, Marketing Communications, Fundraising, Internal Communications, Corporate Communications, Integrated Marketing, New Business Development, Advertising, Editing, Strategic Planning, Copy Editing, Content Development, Public Speaking, Journalism, Newsletters, Marketing Strategy, Blogging, Copywriting, Social Media Marketing, New Media, Social Networking, Publications, Digital Media, Proofreading, Publicity, Newspapers, Publishing, Web Content, Magazines, Communication Training, Content Management, Entrepreneurship, Digital Marketing, Reputation Management, Content Strategy, Writing, Feature Articles

Education
University of Detroit Mercy   1971 — 1975
Bachelor of Arts

Bishop Foley High School   1967 — 1971
Diploma with honors

St. Rita Elementary School

John Francis, CMP John Francis, CMP Greater Detroit Area Details
John Francis, CMP's Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience November 1999 - Present
Job Manager, Sports and Destination Support at Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau   November 1999 - Present
Promus Hotel Corporation  January 1998 - August 1999
Westin Hotels & Resorts  July 1990 - January 1998
Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center  September 1987 - June 1990

Skills
Meeting Planning, Marketing, Hospitality, Tourism, Banquets, Hospitality Industry, Hotels, Restaurants, Front Office, Leisure, Convention Services, Hotel Management, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Sports Marketing, Hospitality Management, Food & Beverage, Resorts, Revenue Analysis, Management

Education
Michigan State University   1986 — 1990
Hotel, Restaurant & Institutional Management, Business

Z. Kay Fitzpatrick, JD, CAE Z. Kay Fitzpatrick, JD, CAE Greater Detroit Area Details
Z. Kay Fitzpatrick, JD, CAE's Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience October 2012 - October 2013
Job Sourcing Sales Executive at American Express Global Business Travel Meeting & Events
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
American Express Global Business Travel Meeting & Events   March 2014 - Present
Virtual Association Management Company (Virtual AMC)   August 2013 - Present
Zeek Consulting   May 2010 - Present
Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau   October 2012 - October 2013
ACRM   March 2012 - March 2013
American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine   May 2011 - March 2013
Virtual Marketing Services (VMS)   January 2011 - March 2012
Technology for Music Education (TI:ME)   March 2008 - February 2011
UCI/AMR   May 2006 - June 2010
Accounting Aid Society  July 2002 - November 2004

Skills
Business Networking, Program Facilitation, Project Management, Nonprofits, Association Management, Workshop Facilitation, Volunteer Management, Leadership, Program Management, Non-profits, Teaching, Recruiting, Meeting Planning, Management, Mediation, Policy, Community Development, Fundraising, Community Outreach, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Small Business, Staff Development, Speech Writing, Higher Education, Consultancy, Strategic Development, Association Ma, Event Management, Non-profit..., Volunteer, Training, New Business Development, Social Media, Editing

Education
University of Detroit Mercy School of Law   1980 — 1983
JD, Law

Wayne State University   1979 — 1980
BA, English & History

Henry Ford Community College   1976 — 1978

Professional
Professional Certification

Greg Brannan Greg Brannan Rockwood, Michigan Details
Greg Brannan's Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience August 2015 - Present
Job Account Executive
Industry Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Experience
Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau   August 2015 - Present
Lighting Supply Company  December 2014 - August 2015
Kroger  May 2014 - December 2014
ACCE Associates, Inc. (Macy's contract)   November 2013 - May 2014
Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau: Detroit Sports Commission   April 2013 - October 2013
Adrian College : Institute for Creativity   January 2012 - May 2013
Adrian College  January 2011 - May 2013
Bay Shipbuilding Company   May 2012 - August 2012

Skills
Event Management, Public Relations, Time Management, Leadership, Marketing, Teamwork, Public Speaking, Coordinating Events, Creative Writing, Analytical Capability, Debate, Communication, Interpersonal Skill, Management, Sales, Retail, People-oriented, Inventory Management, Blogging, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Event Planning, Facebook, Team Leadership, Training, Community Outreach, Sports, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Editing, Outlook

Education
Adrian College   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Emphasis:Marketing, 3.86 - Summa Cum Laude

Adrian College   2009 — 2013
B.B.A. - Marketing , Marketing

Daniel Stocking Daniel Stocking Greater Detroit Area Details
Daniel Stocking's Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience May 2011 - July 2011
Job Account Executive at Franco Public Relations Group
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Franco Public Relations Group  February 2014 - Present
Franco Public Relations Group  August 2012 - February 2014
Franco Public Relations Group  May 2012 - August 2012
Park Tire Company   May 2010 - August 2012
Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau   May 2011 - July 2011
Park Tire Company   June 2008 - May 2010

Skills
Social Media, Public Relations, Press Releases, Marketing, Media Relations, Social Media Marketing, Customer Service, Account Management, Strategic Communications, Leadership, Event Planning, Marketing Communications, Facebook, Marketing Strategy, Blogging, Publicity

Education
Central Michigan University   2006 — 2012
Bachelor of Applied Arts, Integrative Public Relations

Kristin Tyranski Kristin Tyranski Greater Detroit Area Details
Kristin Tyranski's Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience 1988 - 1991
Job Sales
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
The Coca-Cola Company  1991 - 1998
Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau   1988 - 1991

Skills
Sales Management, Sales, Cross-functional Team..., Account Management, Food & Beverage, Leadership, Event Management, Marketing, New Business Development, Customer Service, Management, Social Media Marketing, Public Speaking

Education
Michigan State University   1984 — 1988
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Business/Political Science

Alexandrea Decker Alexandrea Decker Saginaw, Michigan Area Details
Alexandrea Decker's Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience May 2013 - August 2013
Job Marketing Intern at Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Central Michigan University  Marketing InternDetroit Metro Convention & Visitors BureauAugust 2013 - Present
Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.   December 2013 - September 2014
Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau   May 2013 - August 2013
News Central 34  November 2010 - May 2013
Senator Jim Marleau   May 2012 - August 2012
Senator Mat Dunaskiss   May 2012 - August 2012
Deer Lake Athletic Club  May 2010 - August 2012

Education
Central Michigan University   2009 — 2013
Integrative Public Relations, Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Senior

Central Michigan University   2009 — 2013
Broadcast and Cinematic Arts, Senior

Keith Kirsten Keith Kirsten Greater Detroit Area Details
Keith Kirsten's Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience March 2013 - Present
Job Director of Sales at Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau   March 2013 - Present
Rio Mar Beach Resort   April 2010 - December 2012
Reno Tahoe CVA   October 2007 - April 2010
Marriott International  March 1996 - July 2007

Skills
Leadership, Problem Solving, Communication Skills, Listener, Goal Oriented, Persistence, Time Management, Open Minded, Passionate about work, Team Management

Education
Ashland University   1974 — 1978
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication and Media Studies

Chatham Township High School   1970 — 1974

Karole Steen Karole Steen Greater Detroit Area Details
Karole Steen's Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience 2009 - 2011
Job Engineering Coordinator at Westin Book Cadillac
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Westin Book Cadillac   September 2011 - Present
Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau   2009 - 2011
Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau   2007 - 2008
Chirco Title Company   October 2002 - August 2006
Xpedx (International Paper Corporation)   October 1994 - December 2001

Skills
Budgets, Microsoft Excel, Access, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Travel Planning, Outlook

Education
Boston University
General Studies

University of Colorado Denver
Economics

Jane Bertsch Jane Bertsch Greater Detroit Area Details
Jane Bertsch's Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience 2004 - 2006
Job Facilitator at Sageing Circles
Industry Professional Training & Coaching
Experience
Sage-ing Circles   March 2011 - Present
Jane Bertsch, Coaching and Consulting   2008 - Present
Coaching and Consulting   2002 - Present
Right Management  January 2005 - February 2010
Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau   2004 - 2006
Detroit Medical Center  February 1986 - December 2002

Skills
Training, Job Coaching, Leadership Development, Workshop Facilitation, Career Management, Executive Coaching, Career Assessment, Teaching, Performance Improvement, Organizational..., Executive Development, Team Building, MBTI, Career Development, Organizational..., Management Development, Event Planning, Nonprofits, Customer Service

Education
University of Detroit Mercy
M.A., Comparative Religions

Lena Pernell Lena Pernell Toledo, Ohio Area Details
Lena Pernell's Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience May 2007 - August 2007
Job Program Manager at reDesign
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
reDesign  June 2012 - Present
Real Life. My Music.   October 2009 - Present
Vitakraft Sunseed, Inc   January 2009 - June 2012
Campbell-Ewald  June 2008 - August 2008
BGSU College of Technology   August 2007 - May 2008
University Activities Organization  August 2007 - May 2008
Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau   May 2007 - August 2007
New Image Photography  May 2007 - August 2007

Skills
Photoshop, InDesign, Non-profits, Illustrator, Photography, Flash, Event Planning, Social Media, Marketing Communications, Advertising, Media Relations, Press Releases, Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, Social Networking, Marketing, Digital Media, Strategy, Non-profit Leadership

Education
Bowling Green State University   2005 — 2008
Bachelors in Science, Visual Communication and Technology

Bowling Green State University   2005 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Visual Communication Technology

Florida A&M University   2003 — 2004
Criminal Justice

Renaissance High School   1999 — 2003

Danita Simon Danita Simon Greater Detroit Area Details
Danita Simon's Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience October 1988 - Present
Job Senior Accountant at Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau   October 1988 - Present

Skills
Hospitality, Accounts Receivable, Hotels, Budgets, Tourism, Financial Statements, Auditing, Event Management, Hospitality Industry, Customer Service, Accounting, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Balance Sheet Review, FRx, Monthly Close Process, Trial Balance, Microsoft Dynamics ERP, Management Reporter, ADP Payroll

Education
Davenport University-Eastern Region
Bachelors, Accounting

Macomb Community College   1995 — 1999
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Accounting

Howard Munves Howard Munves Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Howard Munves's Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience 2010 - 2012
Job Regional Sales Executive, Monterey County CVB
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Monterey County Convention & Visitors Bureau  August 2012 - Present
Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau   2010 - 2012
National Labor College  2008 - 2009
Naviance LLC   2007 - 2008
Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority  2002 - 2007

Skills
Hotels, Trade Shows, Marketing Strategy, Hospitality, Sales, Tourism, Sales Management, Meeting Planning, Marketing, Social Media, Event Management, Event Planning, Revenue Analysis, Marketing Communications, Corporate Events, Banquets, New Business Development, Hospitality Industry, Public Relations, Customer Service, Fundraising, Food & Beverage, Social Networking, Yield Management, Restaurants, Resorts, Pharmaceutical Meetings, Leadership, Management, Destination Marketing, Strategic Planning, Account Management, Team Building, Public Speaking, Budgets, Hotel Management, Catering, Email Marketing, Contract Negotiation, Social Media Marketing, Connector of People, Collaborative Innovation, Golf Resorts, Medical Meetings, Incentive Travel

Education
University of Florida   1996 — 2001
B.S, Telecommunications

Saint Louis University
Healthcare Meeting Compliance Certificate

Michael O'Callaghan Michael O'Callaghan Greater Detroit Area Details
Michael O'Callaghan's Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience January 1999 - Present
Job Executive VP, COO at Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau   January 1999 - Present
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.   June 1996 - January 1999
Westin Hotels  1998 - 1999
HEI Hotels   1992 - 1998
Heritage Network Ramada   1985 - 1994
AIRCOA  1980 - 1986
Westin Hotels  October 1975 - March 1980

Skills
Hotels, Hospitality, Hospitality Industry, Resorts, Revenue Analysis, Hospitality Management, Tourism, Event Management, Event Planning, Team Building, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Corporate Events

Education
Northwood University   1973 — 1975
Business/Hotel Management

Divine Child

Britta Floyd Britta Floyd Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Details
Britta Floyd's Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience June 2011 - August 2011
Job Visionary, Flight Attendant, Author
Industry Aviation & Aerospace
Experience
American Airlines  February 2014 - Present
Ann Arbor Regent Hotel & Suites   July 2012 - February 2014
Mani Osteria & Bar   February 2012 - August 2012
Ann Arbor Area Convention & Visitors Bureau   September 2011 - January 2012
Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau   June 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Project Management, Public Speaking, Volunteer Management, Volunteer Recruiting, Social Media Marketing, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Event Management, Creative Writing, Community Outreach, Spanish, Intercultural..., Office Administration, Program Management, Program Facilitation, Microsoft CRM, GIS, Event Planning, Social Media, Economic Development, Community Development, Public Policy, Tourism, Time Management, Blogging, Fundraising, Hotels, Leadership, Social Networking, Nonprofits, Research, Facebook, Critical Thinking, Policy

Education
University of Derby   2010 — 2011
Third World Development + Tourism Management, Exchange Student

Eastern Michigan University
Urban & Regional Planning + Geotourism

Emily Dixon Emily Dixon Detroit, Michigan Details
Emily Dixon's Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience June 2013 - March 2014
Job Commercial Insurance Agent
Industry Insurance
Experience
Howey and Associates Insurance   March 2014 - Present
Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau   June 2013 - March 2014

Skills
PowerPoint, Sales, Copy Editing, Editing, Customer Service, Technical Writing, Microsoft Word, Digital Marketing, Property & Casualty..., Salesforce.com, Leadership, Cold Calling, Marketing Communications, Community Outreach, Event Management, Communication, Account Management

Education
Michigan State University   2008 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Professional Writing : Digital and Technical Writing

Grosse Ile High School   2004 — 2008

Kathy McDaniel Kathy McDaniel Greater Detroit Area Details
Kathy McDaniel's Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience April 2004 - April 2008
Job Marketing Director at Centurion Medical Products
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
Centurion Medical Products  April 2008 - Present
Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau   April 2004 - April 2008
The Auto Club Group  December 2001 - March 2004
The Auto Club Group  July 1999 - December 2001
Mars Advertising  July 1998 - July 1999

Skills
Marketing, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Product Launch, Account Management, Marketing Strategy, Project Management, Integrated Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Email Marketing, Product Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Strategy

Education
Wayne State University   1998 — 2002
Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Michigan State University   1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Advertising

Kayla Putz Kayla Putz Lansing, Michigan Area Details
Kayla Putz's Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience June 2014 - August 2014
Job Account Strategist at Piper & Gold Public Relations
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Piper & Gold Public Relations  May 2015 - Present
Piper & Gold Public Relations  January 2015 - May 2015
Piper & Gold Public Relations  August 2014 - December 2014
Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau   June 2014 - August 2014

Skills
Press Releases, Media Relations, Event Management, AP Style, Social Media, Chicago Manual, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Proofreading, Newsletters, Writing, Twitter, Communication, Copy Editing, Marketing Strategy, Copywriting

Education
Michigan State University   2012 — 2015
Professional Writing, Editing & Publishing and Public Relations, Senior

Ellen Trudell Ellen Trudell Detroit, Michigan Details
Ellen Trudell's Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience May 2011 - August 2011
Job Corporate Communications Coordinator at Detroit Lions
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Detroit Lions  May 2015 - Present
Challenge Detroit  September 2014 - Present
SME  July 2014 - May 2015
Qualigence International  March 2014 - June 2014
Private Non-profit  February 2013 - March 2014
Detroit Lions  August 2012 - January 2013
Michigan Senate Democrats  May 2012 - November 2012
Michigan State Senator Rebekah Warren   January 2012 - May 2012
Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau   May 2011 - August 2011
Central Michigan University  August 2010 - May 2011

Skills
Blogging, Facebook, Social Media, Editing, Video, Research, Event Planning, Public Relations, Press Releases, Media Relations, AP Style, Event Management, Social Media Marketing, Public Speaking, Social Networking, InDesign, PowerPoint, Marketing Communications, Fundraising, Journalism, WordPress, Newsletters, Leadership, Writing

Education
Central Michigan University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Applied Arts, Integrative Public Relations

Kelly Helfrich Kelly Helfrich United States Details
Kelly Helfrich's Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience May 2011 - August 2011
Job Program Director at Vision Fleet, Inc.
Industry Automotive
Experience
Vision Fleet, Inc.   September 2013 - Present
Cornerstone Youth Development Fund   January 2007 - Present
Thomas P. Miller and Associates  October 2012 - October 2013
Break Away  May 2009 - 2013
Detroit Regional Chamber  March 2012 - September 2012
Kelley School of Business  September 2010 - May 2012
Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau   May 2011 - August 2011
Foundation of Monroe County Community Schools   September 2010 - May 2011
Break Away  May 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Non-profits, Fundraising, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Volunteer Management, Community Outreach, Social Media, Economic Development, Grant Writing, Microsoft Office, Research, Program Development, Microsoft Excel, Public Policy, PowerPoint

Education
Indiana University Bloomington   2010 — 2012
MPA, Economic Development

Central Michigan University   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Economics

Notre Dame Prep

Joy Valha Joy Valha Orlando, Florida Details
Joy Valha's Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience 1996 - 1997
Job Sales & Event Planner at Brinker International
Industry Restaurants
Experience
Brinker International  January 2007 - Present
House of Blues  October 1997 - January 2000
Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau   1996 - 1997

Skills
Catering, Hospitality, Event Planning, Food & Beverage, Team Building, Event Management, Menu Development, Trade Shows, Corporate Events, Hospitality Management, Parties, Restaurant Management, Social Media, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, Hospitality Industry, Budgets, Food Service, Hotels, Food, Marketing Strategy, Sales, Restaurants, Customer Service, Wedding Planning, Public Relations, Resorts, Marketing, Banquets, Advertising, Dinners, Coordinating Events, Convention Services, Leadership, Market Planning, Meeting Planning, Tourism, Guest Service Management, Hotel Management

Education
Florida State University
Minor Degree, Hospitality

University of Florida
BS, Education

Keith Kirsten Keith Kirsten Detroit, Michigan Details
Keith Kirsten's Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience March 2013 - Present
Job DOS at Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau   March 2013 - Present
Wyndham Hotel Group  March 2010 - January 2013

Skills
Event Planning, Social Media, Event Management, Public Relations, Hospitality, Hotels, Tourism, Hospitality Industry, Marketing, Hospitality Management, Food & Beverage, Fundraising, Budgets, Trade Shows, Hotel Management, Resorts

Education
Ashland University   1974 — 1978
BS

Andrew Goulet Andrew Goulet Greater Detroit Area Details
Andrew Goulet's Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience June 2014 - September 2014
Job Customer Service Specialist at Advantage Waypoint
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Advantage Waypoint  September 2015 - Present
Allen Park Public Schools  October 2014 - September 2015
Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau   June 2014 - September 2014
Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau   June 2014 - September 2014
Executive Development Programs, The Eli Broad Graduate School of Management  March 2010 - January 2014
Michigan House of Representatives  September 2013 - December 2013

Skills
Office Administration, Communication, Event Management, Course Management, Customer Service, Writing, Facebook, Public Relations, Fundraising

Education
Michigan State University   2010 — 2013
Bachelor's Degree, Communications

Marissa Cronk Marissa Cronk Novi, Michigan Details
Marissa Cronk's Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience January 2010 - January 2010
Job Relocations Specialist at Premier RelocationsMayflower
Industry Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Experience
Premier Relocations-Mayflower   April 2013 - Present
Top That! Event  August 2012 - April 2013
Hartman & Tyner   May 2010 - August 2012
Conference and Professional Services   November 2008 - May 2010
Ferris State University  November 2005 - May 2010
Ritz Carlton Dearborn   February 2010 - February 2010
Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau   January 2010 - January 2010
Grand Traverse Resort and Spa  May 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Time Management, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Event Planning, Customer Service, Sales, PowerPoint, Social Media

Education
Ferris State University   2005 — 2010
Bachelor, Resort Management, Special Event and Meeting Planning, International Business

Briana McKinnon Briana McKinnon United States Details
Briana McKinnon's Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience January 2015 - August 2015
Job Pension Benefits Consultant at Towers Watson
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Towers Watson  September 2015 - Present
Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau   January 2015 - August 2015
Turner Sports  March 2014 - April 2014
Northwestern University School of Continuing Studies  December 2013 - March 2014
MICROS Systems Inc  May 2013 - December 2013
ARAMARK  June 2011 - December 2012
University Activities Board, Michigan State Univesity   August 2010 - June 2011
National Society of Minorities in Hospitality at Michigan State University   May 2010 - May 2011
Office of Cultural and Academic Transitions, Michigan State University   August 2009 - May 2010
Staybridge Suites  September 2009 - February 2010

Skills
Budgets, Hospitality, Hotels, Event Planning, Leadership, Food & Beverage, Banquets, Facebook, Marketing, Public Speaking, Social Networking, Event Management, Social Media, Training, Management, Hospitality Management, Time Management, Recruiting, Teamwork, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Sales, Employee Training

Education
Michigan State University   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts Degree, Hospitality Business

Cheryl Bartholomew Cheryl Bartholomew Austin, Texas Area Details
Cheryl Bartholomew's Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience August 2000 - June 2015
Job Business Relationship Manager at Wayne Fueling Systems
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Wayne Fueling Systems  July 2015 - Present
Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau   August 2000 - June 2015
Inside Detroit   March 2011 - June 2012
Detroit Synergy Group   2008 - July 2009
Detroit Synergy Group   2006 - 2007

Skills
SharePoint, SQL Server, Joomla, Database Admin, Microsoft CRM, Microsoft SQL Server, Project Management, Business Intelligence, SaaS, Software Development, Budgets, Management, Analysis, Vendor Management, IT Service Management, ITIL, Security, Business Analysis, Team Leadership, IT Management, CRM, Leadership, Marketing, Event Planning, Public Relations, Event Management

Education
Rio Hondo College   1987 — 1989
General

Alan Goloweyco Alan Goloweyco Greater Detroit Area Details
Alan Goloweyco's Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience January 2009 - May 2009
Job Senior Account Executive Chevrolet at Jack Morton Worldwide
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Jack Morton Worldwide  May 2012 - Present
Jack Morton Worldwide  March 2011 - May 2012
Octagon  February 2010 - November 2010
Octagon  November 2009 - February 2010
Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau   January 2009 - May 2009
Adrian College Men's NCAA Hockey Team   October 2007 - December 2008
Suburban Sports Group  June 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Client Relationship..., Sponsorship, Project Management, Event marketing, Sports Marketing, Product Marketing, Event management, Digital Marketing, Application Development, Account Management, Mobile Marketing, Computer Hardware, Technology..., Product Launch, Event Management, Advertising, Marketing, Lead Generation, Event Planning, CRM, Leadership, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Integrated Marketing, Direct Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Social Media

Education
Adrian College   2004 — 2008
B.A, Exercise Science

Lynda Karalla Lynda Karalla Greater Detroit Area Details
Lynda Karalla's Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience 2000 - 2010
Job HR Business Partner at Carhartt
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
Carhartt  June 2010 - Present
Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau   2000 - 2010

Skills
New Hire Orientations, Benefits Administration, Onboarding, Hiring Practices, Employee Relations, Screening Resumes, Compensation & Benefits..., HR Policies, HR Transformation, Human Resources, Job Descriptions, Workforce Planning, HRIS, Compensation, Employee Benefits, Personnel Management, Employee Engagement, Hiring, Performance Management, Recruiting, FMLA, Employee Handbooks, Employee Recognition, COBRA, Performance Appraisal, Exit Interviews, Job Evaluation, Building Relationships, Job Analysis, College Recruiting, Compensation & Benefit, Compensation Structures, Training

Education
Central Michigan University   2005 — 2007
MSA, Human Resource Administration

Central Michigan University   1996 — 2000
BSBA, Human Resource Management

Victor Martin Victor Martin Sterling Heights, Michigan Details
Victor Martin's Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience 2000 - 2012
Job General Manager at The Kingsley Inn/HIS Corporation
Industry Hospitality
Experience
The Kingsley Inn   August 2014 - Present
Hotel St Regis   January 2013 - August 2014
B/W Sterling Inn   March 1973 - November 2012
Best Western Sterling Inn  March 1973 - November 2012
Best Western Sterling Inn  March 1973 - November 2012
Best Western Sterling Inn  March 1973 - November 2012
Best Western Plus Sterling Inn   January 1973 - January 2012
Best Western International  2009 - 2012
LDFA for City of Sterling Heights   2009 - 2012
Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau   2000 - 2012

Skills
Hotels, Hospitality Industry, Restaurants, Hospitality, Computers, Department Budgeting, Problem Solving, Team Leadership, Team Building, Employee Training, Data Analysis, Cost Management, Facilities Management, Food & Beverage, Human Resources, Budget Process, Capital Budgeting, Banquets, Hospitality Management, Negotiation, Budgets, Marketing, Hotel Management, Revenue Analysis, Meeting Planning, Front Office, Event Planning, Event Management, Leadership, Entertainment, Food Service, Leisure, Resorts, Catering, Restaurant Management, Yield Management, Corporate Events, Time Management, Weddings, Pre-opening, Food, Trade Shows, Customer Satisfaction, Hiring, Wedding Planning, Culinary Skills, Wine, Fine Dining, Lodging, Hotel Booking

Education
Michigan State University   1968 — 1972
Bachelor of Science (BS), Math & Psychology

Talawanda   1964 — 1968
High School, College/University Preparatory and Advanced High School/Secondary Diploma Program

Stacy Yerby Stacy Yerby Detroit, Michigan Details
Stacy Yerby's Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience June 2014 - Present
Job Michigan Meetings Manager at Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau   June 2014 - Present
Doubletree by Hilton Hotel   January 2011 - June 2014
Fitness USA  March 2008 - January 2011
University Club of Michigan State University  May 2005 - March 2009

Skills
Sales, Hospitality, Hotels, Hospitality Management, Hospitality Industry, Hotel Management, Food & Beverage, Catering, Banquets, Meeting Planning, Revenue Analysis, Resorts, Event Management, Front Office, Restaurants

Education
Michigan State University   2002 — 2006
Bachelors, Hospitality Business

Kearsley High School   1998 — 2002

Kearsley High School

Julie Sortor (Latest 9/06) Julie Sortor (Latest 9/06) Saint Clair Shores, Michigan Details
Julie Sortor (Latest 9/06)'s Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience 1980 - 1982
Job Retired
Industry Research
Experience
.   December 1999 - Present
Marian Center for Women's Health   April 2008 - August 2010
Eastside Community Church   2001 - 2006
Alternative Resources Corporation  1996 - 1998
Crain Communications  1984 - 1996
Crain Communications  1982 - 1983
Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau   1980 - 1982
Leatherman & Co., Inc.   1977 - 1980

Skills
DBT, Creative Writing, Gardening, Substance Abuse..., Emotional Intelligence, Non-profits, Community Outreach, Mental Health Counseling, Public Speaking, Relapse Prevention, Program Management, Teaching, Fundraising, Fiction Writing, Leadership, Counseling Psychology, Nonprofits, Leadership Development, Volunteer Management, Editing, Event Planning

Education
Macomb Community College   2009 — 2014
Associate's degree, Behavioral Sciences, 3.57

Macomb Community College   1980 — 1983
Associate's degree, General Business

Brad Van Dommelen Brad Van Dommelen Saginaw, Michigan Area Details
Brad Van Dommelen's Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience January 2002 - December 2005
Job President/CEO at Traverse City Tourism
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Traverse City Convention & Visitors Bureau (dba: Traverse City Tourism)   December 2005 - Present
Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau   January 2002 - December 2005
RE/MAX of Grand Rapids Inc.   May 2000 - December 2001
Amway Corporation  May 1999 - April 2000
Amway Hotel Corporation  January 1993 - August 1998
Club Corporation of America  June 1989 - March 1993
Amway Grand Plaza Hotel (Amway Hotel Corporation)   July 1986 - June 1989
Amway Grand Plaza Hotel (Amway Hotel Corporation)   July 1985 - July 1986
Peter Island Resort (Amway Hotel Corporation)   July 1983 - July 1985
Amway Grand Plaza Hotel (Amway Hotel Corporation)   March 1981 - July 1983

Skills
Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Destination Marketing, Media Relations, Media Planning, Media Buying, Advertising, Board Relations, Budget Process, Writing, Public Speaking, Staff Management, Member Relations

Education
Davenport University
BS, Marketing and Hospitality Management, Graduated with Highest Honors

Western Michigan University

Grand Rapids Community College   1974 — 1976
Associate of Science (A.S.)

Barbara Quigley, CTA Barbara Quigley, CTA Greater Chicago Area Details
Barbara Quigley, CTA's Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience June 2010 - June 2012
Job National Sales Manager at Sonoma County Tourism
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Sonoma County Tourism  January 2014 - Present
Sonoma County Tourism  December 2007 - Present
Little Rock Convention and Visitors Bureau  April 2013 - December 2013
Experience Grand Rapids  February 2013 - December 2013
The CVB Source, Inc.   November 2006 - December 2013
Greater Raleigh CVB  September 2011 - April 2013
Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau   June 2010 - June 2012
Lexington Convention and Visitors Bureau  December 2006 - March 2012
Sudler/Sotheby's International   June 2007 - December 2009
Meeting Professionals International - Chicago Area Chapter   2007 - 2009

Skills
Meeting Planning, Event Management, Trade Shows, Event Planning, Hotels, Hospitality, Tourism, Hospitality Industry, Location Intelligence, Social Media Marketing, Hospitality Management, Public Relations, Yield Management, Food & Beverage, Hotel Management, Convention Services, Sponsorship, Resorts, Parties, Corporate Events, Sales, Leadership, Incentives, Catering, Destination Marketing, Revenue Analysis

Education
Purdue University   1983 — 1987
BS, Hotel, Restaurant Management

Brook Smith Brook Smith Greater Milwaukee Area Details
Brook Smith's Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience May 1999 - March 2000
Job Communications/PR professional
Industry Consumer Goods
Experience
Harley-Davidson Motor Company  January 2012 - Present
Harley-Davidson Motor Company  January 2015 - September 2015
Harley-Davidson Motor Company  June 2010 - January 2012
Harley-Davidson Motor Company  March 2009 - June 2010
Harley Davidson Motor Company  April 2007 - March 2010
Harley-Daividson Motor Company   June 2005 - April 2007
General Motors  June 2003 - June 2005
Ford Motor Company  March 2000 - June 2003
Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau   May 1999 - March 2000

Skills
Internal Communications, Corporate Communications, Media Relations, Crisis Communications, Public Relations, Strategic Communications, Marketing Communications, Communication Training, Press Releases, Event Management, Crisis Management, Event Planning, Strategic Planning, Speech Writing, Management, Leadership, Project Management, Strategy, Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team...

Education
Concordia University Wisconsin   2013 — 2015
Global Masters of Business Administration

University of Wisconsin-Madison   2008 — 2009
Operations Management certification, Department of Engineering Professional Development

University of Michigan   1995 — 1999
BA, Sports Management and Communications

Libby Irwin Libby Irwin Greater Detroit Area Details
Libby Irwin's Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience 1988 - 1996
Job Conference Director at Automotive News
Industry Automotive
Experience
Automotive News  May 1996 - Present
Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau   1988 - 1996

Education
University of Michigan   1984 — 1988

Verlonda Thompson Verlonda Thompson Greater Detroit Area Details
Verlonda Thompson's Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience February 2007 - Present
Job Meeting & Event Manager at Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau   February 2007 - Present
VR3 Event Planning Services   May 2002 - January 2007
Royal Caribbean International  March 1999 - May 2002

Skills
Event Planning, Trade Shows, Budgets, Meeting Planning, Customer Service, Hospitality, Social Media, Hotels, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Event Management, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Account Management, Advertising, Marketing, Corporate Events, Tourism, Sales, Food & Beverage, Sponsorship, Convention Services

Education
Oakland University   1984 — 1988
Bachelor of Arts, Communication Arts

Erin Rinehart Erin Rinehart Greater Detroit Area Details
Erin Rinehart's Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience September 2002 - September 2003
Job Project Engineer at Jones Lang LaSalle
Industry Commercial Real Estate
Experience
Jones Lang LaSalle  September 2012 - Present
Jones Lang LaSalle  January 2012 - June 2012
Jones Lang LaSalle  January 2011 - January 2012
Jones Lang LaSalle  November 2006 - February 2011
Jones Lang LaSalle  March 2003 - November 2006
Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau   September 2002 - September 2003
Walt Disney World  May 2001 - August 2001

Skills
Budget, Contract Management, Management, Event Planning, Budgets, PowerPoint, Facilities Management, Customer Service, Project Management, Operations Management, Real Estate Development, Leadership

Education
Mount Saint Mary College   1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts, Media Studies

Jennifer Dickie Jennifer Dickie Greater Detroit Area Details
Jennifer Dickie's Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience May 1994 - May 2000
Job Director of Events Division and Association Manager for Michigan Association of Nurse Anesthetists at AMR
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Association Management Resources (AMR)   January 2010 - Present
Association Management Resources  September 2003 - Present
Association Management Resources (AMR)   January 2010 - January 2012
Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau   May 1994 - May 2000

Skills
Event Planning, Event Management, Research, Marketing Strategy, Meeting Planning, Non-profits, Leadership Development, Volunteer Management, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Project Planning, Sales, Hospitality, Management, Marketing, Leadership, Public Speaking, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Trade Shows, Customer Service, Time Management, Social Media Marketing

Education
Michigan State University   1987 — 1991
Bachelor of Science (BS)

Deanna Majchrzak (Buckner) Deanna Majchrzak (Buckner) Greater Detroit Area Details
Deanna Majchrzak (Buckner)'s Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience January 2013 - Present
Job Media Relations Manager at Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau   January 2013 - Present
Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau   June 2009 - Present
Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau   November 2005 - June 2009
Tourism Economic Development Council   August 2005 - November 2005
Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau   May 2005 - July 2005

Skills
Media Relations, Writing, Editing, Press Releases, Management, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing Communications, Trade Shows, Event Planning, Event Management, Corporate Communications, Newsletters, Facebook, Copywriting

Education
Central Michigan University   2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Applied Arts

Stevenson High School   1997 — 2001

Phyllis Coulter, CTA Phyllis Coulter, CTA Greater Chicago Area Details
Phyllis Coulter, CTA's Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience July 1996 - May 1999
Job Dynamic Corporate and Vacation Travel Manager
Industry Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Experience
BCD Travel  September 2015 - Present
BCD Travel  November 2013 - September 2015
Corporate Traveler USA  February 2013 - November 2013
Liberty Travel  September 2011 - February 2013
Liberty Travel  May 2008 - September 2011
AXA Assistance USA  December 2006 - March 2008
Liberty Travel  February 2005 - October 2006
Destinations Unlimited Travel   December 2000 - February 2005
Deloitte Consulting  May 1999 - December 2000
Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau   July 1996 - May 1999

Skills
Vacation, Honeymoons, Travel Planning, Customer Service, Leisure Travel, Budgets, Sales, Travel Management, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Office, Business Travel, Hotels, Sabre, Tourism, Microsoft Excel, Negotiation, Hospitality, Financial Accounting, Department Budgeting, Administrative..., PowerPoint, Team Leadership, Microsoft Word, Cruises, Leisure, Online Travel, Car Rental, Leadership, Ticketing, Tour Operators, Management

Education
Purdue University - Krannert School of Management
B.S.

University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
MBA

Laura Rosol Laura Rosol Greater Detroit Area Details
Laura Rosol's Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience January 1996 - March 1998
Job Property Manager
Industry Real Estate
Experience
Long Lake Crossings LLC, Sovereign Partners   November 2011 - Present
Mary Kay Inc.  October 2010 - Present
Colliers International  June 2004 - December 2009
Colliers International  August 1998 - December 2009
Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau   January 1996 - March 1998
Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau   December 1992 - December 1995

Skills
Organizational..., Team Oriented, Customer Service, Conflict Resolution, Property Management, Contract Negotiation, Budgets, Leadership, Team-oriented, Management, Leases, Customer Satisfaction, Tenant, Program Management, Human Resources, Time Management

Education
Baker College Business and Corporate Services   2003 — 2005
Bacholor Degree, Leadership

Baker College Business and Corporate Services   1998 — 2003
Associates, Business Management

Wayne State University   2010 — 2010
Certificate, Employment Transition Program

Dale Carnegie   1993 — 1993
Certificate, Human Relations and Public Speaking

Regina High School   1981 — 1984
Diploma, General

St. Ignatius   1972 — 1979

Karole Steen Karole Steen Greater Detroit Area Details
Karole Steen's Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience December 2009 - Present
Job Staff Assistant at Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau
Industry Accounting
Experience
Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau   December 2009 - Present
Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau   June 2008 - November 2009

Education
Boston University
General Studies

University of Colorado Denver
Economics

Miranda Haines Miranda Haines Greater Detroit Area Details
Miranda Haines's Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience February 2012 - April 2013
Job Meeting and Event Manager at Westin Detroit Metropolitan Airport Hotel
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Westin Detroit Metropolitan Airport Hotel   January 2014 - Present
Westin Detroit Metropolitan Airport Hotel   April 2013 - December 2013
Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau   February 2012 - April 2013
Hyatt Regency Cambridge  September 2009 - October 2011

Skills
Trade Shows, Hospitality, Meeting Planning, Hospitality Industry, Tourism, Hotels, Hospitality Management, Revenue Analysis, Food & Beverage, Resorts, Banquets, Event Management, Convention Services, Hotel Management, Catering, Event Planning, Corporate Events, Micros, Networking, Restaurants, Sales, Yield Management, Customer Service, MICROS

Education
Central Michigan University   2004 — 2008
BAA, Commercial Recreation and Hospitality

Rizwan Lokhandwala Rizwan Lokhandwala Greater Detroit Area Details
Rizwan Lokhandwala's Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience January 2013 - May 2013
Job Real Estate Investment Consultant
Industry Real Estate
Experience
Iconic Paradigms   April 2011 - Present
Onyx Real Estate Solutions   January 2011 - Present
Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau   January 2013 - May 2013
Abercrombie & Fitch  September 2010 - December 2010
Spectrum Services  January 2009 - January 2010

Skills
Series 65, Real Estate License, Property Management, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Strategic Planning, Management Consulting, Investments, Accounting, Valuation, Business Development, Managerial Finance, Asset Managment, Microsoft Office, Budgets, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Microsoft Excel, Business Planning, Strategic Financial..., Financial Reporting, Michigan Builders..., Leadership, Customer Service, Cross-functional Team..., Team Building, Cash Flow, Sales

Education
University of Michigan-Dearborn   2005 — 2009
BBA, Accounting & Finance

Cheryl Ollila Cheryl Ollila Southfield, Michigan Details
Cheryl Ollila's Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience May 2000 - March 2011
Job Director, Community Outreach at The Engineering Society of Detroit
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
The Engineering Society of Detroit  August 2011 - Present
The Engineering Society of Detroit  2011 - Present
Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau   May 2000 - March 2011
Hyatt Regency Dearborn  October 1996 - May 2000

Skills
Public Relations, Social Media, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Budgets, Advertising, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Publisher, Outlook, Coaching, Media Relations, Team Leadership, Training

Education
Central Michigan University
Bachelor of Arts, Secondary Education

Wayne Memorial High School
English Language and Literature, General

Richard John Belanger Richard John Belanger Bay City, Michigan Details
Richard John Belanger's Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Experience April 1999 - September 2005
Job Nonprofit Organization Management Professional
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau   April 1999 - September 2005
The Taubman Company  September 1997 - April 1999
Star Line Corporation; Cruise Dining Vessels   January 1984 - January 1990

Skills
Customer Service, Management, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Project Management, Research, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Event Planning, PowerPoint, Training, Marketing, Team Building, Budgets, Event Management, Public Relations, Team Leadership, Budget Management, Customer Relations, Nonprofits, Program Management, Sales, Fundraising, Coaching, Marketing Strategy, Teaching, Project Planning, Negotiation, Social Networking, Microsoft Word, Budget Process, Budget Monitoring

Education
Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis   1999 — 2001
Certificate for Tourism Development and Marketing, Tour and Travel Services Management

Grand Valley State University   1974 — 1978
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Management & Computer Science