Gaylord Entertainment
Industry: Entertainment company
DescriptionRyman Hospitality Properties, Inc. is a hotel, resort, entertainment, and media company named after National Historic Landmark the Ryman Auditorium, built as a tabernacle by Captain Thomas G. Ryman in 1892 and later the home of the Grand Ole Opry from 1943 to 1974. The hospitality group was founded by Edward Gaylord. Headquarters: Nashville, Tennessee, United States Founder: Edward Gaylord Founded: 1955 Subsidiaries: Gaylord Hotels, RHP Hotel Properties LP, RHP Property GT, LP, RHP Property GP, LP, Gaylord Finance, Inc.
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Gaylord Entertainment Employees
WP Valet May 2015 - Present
The Storage Group October 2013 - May 2015
Wireless Planet March 2012 - August 2013
International Palms Resort and Convention Center January 2012 - March 2012
Gaylord Entertainment November 2011 - January 2012
City of Winter Springs December 2009 - November 2011
Sunshine Rentals Co July 2001 - September 2011
Wireless Planet March 2009 - December 2009
Skills
Customer Service, Event Management, Special Events, Administration, Telephone Skills, Layout, CAD, Event Planning, Team Building, Parties, Meeting Planning, Sales, Wedding Planning, Telecommunications, Corporate Events, Fundraising, Email Marketing, Hospitality Management, Hotels, Hospitality Industry, Coordinating Events, Cold Calling, Networking, Catering, Retail, Food & Beverage, Hospitality, Trade Shows, Social Networking, Account Management, Customer Retention, Resorts, Front Office, Revenue Analysis, Hotel Management, Nonprofits, Outlook, Banquets, Employee Training, Microsoft Office, Direct Sales, Menu Development, Hotel Booking, PowerPoint, Coaching, Property Management..., Sales Process, Small Business
Education
University of Central Florida 2009 — 2011
Hospitality Management, Hospitality Management
Seminole Community College 2004 — 2009
A.A, General Track
Surgery Partners, LLC May 2013 - Present
ConAgra Foods/Odom's Tennessee Pride Sausage, Inc. January 2002 - December 2012
Gaylord Entertainment January 1996 - January 2002
Gaylord Entertainment January 1996 - January 1997
Skills
Recruiting, Employee Relations, Applicant Tracking..., Human Resources, Onboarding, New Hire Orientations, Microsoft Office, People Soft, Employee Benefits, Benefits Administration, Talent Acquisition, FMLA, Job Descriptions, Policy, Management, PeopleSoft, Deferred Compensation, Temporary Placement, Interviews, Leadership, Conflict Resolution, Payroll, Job Fairs, Personnel Management, Performance Management, HRIS, Workforce Planning, College Recruiting, Succession Planning, Training, HR Policies, Hiring, Employee Engagement
Education
University of Maryland College Park
Associate Degree, Liberal Arts and Sciences
Nashville Opera July 2015 - Present
Nashville Symphony November 2013 - Present
Independent 2010 - 2015
The Tiger Hotel March 2014 - November 2014
Gaylord Entertainment October 2011 - March 2013
Gaylord Entertainment September 2010 - October 2011
Premier W.E.D July 2010 - December 2010
YWCA Weaver Domestic Violence Center December 2009 - April 2010
YWCA Weaver Domestic Violence Center March 2009 - December 2009
Skills
Event Planning, Event Management, Hospitality, Customer Service, Fundraising, Public Relations, Social Media, Outlook, Meeting Planning, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Process Scheduler, Social Networking, Non-profits, Public Speaking, Volunteer Management, Nonprofits, Time Management, Management, Facebook, Leadership, Sales, Corporate Events, Social Media Marketing
Education
University of Missouri-Columbia 2002 — 2006
B.A., Interdisciplinary Studies, Psychology and Sociology
University of Missouri-Columbia 2001 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
MP Events and Marketing January 2014 - Present
ACTE September 2013 - December 2013
The City Club of Washington DC April 2011 - September 2013
Loews Hotels 2010 - 2011
Maison Biltmore 2010 - 2011
East Potomac Golf Course 2009 - 2009
Gaylord Entertainment 2008 - 2009
Steen’s Beach Service 2008 - 2008
Harbor Magic Hotels 2007 - 2007
Country Club of Maryland 2003 - 2005
Skills
Event Planning, Event Management, Special Events, Sales Management, Hospitality, Food & Beverage, Catering, Corporate Events, Meeting Planning, Hospitality Industry, Restaurants, Banquets, Hotels, Wedding Planning, Hospitality Management, Weddings, Menu Development, Social Media, Public Relations, Convention Services, Tourism, Customer Service, Budgets, Social Media Marketing, Sales, Trade Shows
Education
University of Delaware 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Science in Hotel Restaurant Institutional Management, English, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Communication, Leadership
SSTH Swiss School of Hospitality and Tourism 2005 — 2005
Hospitality and Tourism, Beverage Management, Service, German
Towson High
Hello Florida October 2014 - Present
Aloft Orlando Downtown January 2013 - September 2014
Gaylord Entertainment May 2010 - January 2013
UCF Professional Selling Program August 2009 - May 2010
Sonny's BBQ May 2006 - August 2009
Orlando Magic September 2008 - April 2009
PADI Americas August 2008 - December 2008
Omni Financial Services/Continuing Education Academy May 2008 - August 2008
Kid's Nite Out April 2007 - August 2007
University of Central Florida August 2005 - April 2007
Skills
Sports Marketing, Real Estate, Marketing, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Marketing Research, Event Planning, Facebook, Event Management, Sponsorship, Market Research, Email Marketing, Sales, Hospitality Industry, Hotels, Resorts, Hospitality, Convention Services, Corporate Events, Management, Time Management, Food & Beverage, Leadership, Trade Shows, Meeting Planning, Hotel Management, Catering, Hospitality Management, Public Relations
Education
University of Central Florida - College of Business Administration 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (BS), Marketing, Specialization in Sales
Zephyrhills High School 2001 — 2005
Groups360 May 2013 - Present
The Knowland Group October 2012 - March 2013
Gaylord Entertainment January 2010 - October 2012
Gaylord Hotels January 2008 - January 2010
Skills
Hospitality, Hospitality Management, Resorts, Revenue Analysis, Hotel Management, Convention Services, Meeting Planning, Food & Beverage, Tourism, Catering, Trade Shows, Event Management, Pre-opening, Banquets, Corporate Events, Front Office, Yield Management, Customer Service, Hotels, Concierge Services, Property Management..., Contract Negotiation, Team Building, Lodging, Opening Hotels, Sales, Menu Development, Event Planning, Restaurants, Rooms Division, Budgets, OnQ, Hotel Booking, Management, Sales Management, Forecasting, Leadership, Customer Satisfaction, Restaurant Management, Food, Incentives
Education
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 1983 — 1987
BA, Industrial Psychology and Organizational Communication
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Merrill Edge October 2011 - Present
One Ocean Resort Hotel & Spa May 2009 - October 2011
SAVVY Events October 2008 - May 2009
Gaylord Entertainment August 2006 - August 2008
Skills
Event Management, Event Planning, Hospitality, Hotels, Catering, Leadership, Resorts, Sales, Budgets, Meeting Planning, Hospitality Management, Hospitality Industry, Hotel Management, Banquets, Revenue Analysis, Food & Beverage, Corporate Events, Tourism, Restaurants
Education
University of Central Florida 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Science, Hospitality Management; Event Management
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment March 2015 - Present
Clear Channel Outdoor March 2014 - November 2014
Visit Orlando March 2013 - March 2014
Gaylord Entertainment October 2011 - March 2013
Aquatica February 2008 - October 2011
Mega Communications January 2006 - May 2006
Skills
Time Management, Customer Service, Outlook, Office Management, Sales, Marketing, Event Management, Hospitality, Data Entry, Customer Satisfaction, Event Planning, Social Media, Training, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Hospitality Industry, Social Networking, Hotels, Spanish, Administrative..., Office Administration, Process Scheduler, Marketing Communications, Organizing, Word, Research, Scheduling, Tourism, Purchasing, Teamwork, Invoicing, Microsoft Publisher, Fax, Telephone Skills, Fundraising, Convention Services, Travel Management, Newsletters, Nonprofits, Goal Oriented, Team Building, Public Speaking
Education
University of Central Florida - College of Business Administration 2005 — 2007
Bachelor, Marketing
Valencia Community College 2002 — 2005
Associate, Business Administration
Cypress Creek High School 1999 — 2002
Diploma, General Studies
Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island August 2013 - Present
Gaylord Entertainment October 2011 - June 2013
Skills
Hospitality, Hospitality Industry, Hotels, Food, Restaurants, Resorts, Customer Service, Time Management
Education
University of Central Florida 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Event Management
Experient January 2012 - Present
Gaylord Entertainment March 2011 - December 2011
Gaylord Entertainment February 2008 - March 2011
Centerplate December 2006 - February 2008
Centerplate October 2005 - December 2006
Skills
Microsoft Office, Citrix, HotSOS, Sales Logix, Meeting Planning, Hotels, Hospitality, Food & Beverage, Event Management, Catering, Hospitality Industry, Hospitality Management, Event Planning, Corporate Events, Trade Shows, Menu Development, Hotel Management, Customer Service, Banquets, Pre-opening, Time Management, Revenue Analysis, Management, Resorts, Marketing Communications, Tourism, Yield Management, Incentives, Front Office, Wedding Planning, Customer Satisfaction, Restaurants, Hotel Booking, Banquet Operations, Lodging, Micros, OnQ, Registration, Rooms Division, Opening Hotels, Property Management..., Guest Service Management, Food, Certified Meeting..., Sponsorship, Conference Coordination, Parties, Delphi, MICROS, French
Education
University of Delaware
Bachelor of Science, Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional Management
William Penn High School
Marriott International March 2014 - Present
Gaylord Entertainment March 2012 - March 2014
Gaylord Entertainment October 2011 - March 2012
Cox Media January 2011 - June 2011
Skills
Event Management, Hospitality, Resorts, Hospitality Management, Customer Service, Management, Time Management, Social Networking, Teamwork, Food & Beverage, Hard Worker, Outgoing, Creative Problem Solving, Advertising, Team Leadership, Multitasker, Customer Service..., Social Media Marketing, Problem Solving, Convention Services, Leadership, At Multitasking, People-oriented, Events Coordination
Education
University of Central Florida - College of Business Administration 2007 — 2011
BS, Business Administration minor in Hospitality Management, 3.6
Tu-Lu's Gluten Free Bakery July 2014 - April 2015
Crest Foods Inc April 2013 - July 2014
Pink Frosting Cupcakes August 2012 - April 2013
Gaylord Entertainment November 2007 - April 2012
Skills
Hospitality, Customer Service, Hospitality Management, Hotels, Food & Beverage, Hospitality Industry, Hotel Management, Restaurants, Microsoft Office, Sales, Customer Satisfaction, Event Management, Microsoft Excel, Restaurant Management, Revenue Analysis
Education
University of North Texas 2008 — 2011
Hospitality Management
Sea World Orlando September 2011 - Present
Universal Orlando March 2010 - Present
Gaylord Entertainment November 2011 - February 2012
Skills
Film Actor, Experience Working with..., Children's Entertainment, Experience working with..., Dance Education, Singer, Improvisational Comedy
Education
University of Central Florida 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Theatre/Theater
Paul C. Buff Lighting November 2012 - Present
Maine State Music Theatre (MSMT) May 2012 - August 2012
Parliament House Resort January 2010 - November 2011
Parliament House Resort August 2007 - July 2010
Gaylord Entertainment August 2002 - January 2007
Walt Disney World June 1998 - January 2007
Skills
Theatre, Entertainment, Stage Lighting, Live Events, Stage, Lighting, Stage Management, Video Production, Musical Theatre, Employee Training, Customer Service, Hospitality, Theme Parks, Hotels, Consumer Electronics
Education
University of Central Florida 2000 — 2001
General Studies
Highland High School 1996 — 2000
High School Diploma
MGM Grand Hotel & Casino Las Vegas August 2014 - Present
The Venetian The Palazzo, Resort Hotel & Casino Las Vegas Sands Corp. October 2009 - June 2014
Gaylord Entertainment May 2003 - August 2009
Skills
Catering, Convention Services, Resorts, Meeting Planning, Banquets, Rooms Division, Event Management, Food & Beverage, Hospitality Industry, Sales, Hospitality Management, Hotels, Hotel Management, Hotel Booking, Pre-opening, Leadership, Hospitality, Casino, Revenue Analysis, Customer Service, Yield Management, Front Office, Team Leadership, Fine Dining, Restaurants, Tourism
Education
University of Houston 1989 — 1995
BS, Hospitality management
VisitOrlando October 2012 - Present
Gaylord Entertainment March 2003 - October 2012
Hinton & Grusich December 1996 - March 2003
Skills
Meeting Planning
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Science, Program Management/Leisure Studies
Omni Hotels & Resorts December 2014 - Present
Omni Hotels January 2012 - December 2014
Gaylord Entertainment November 2010 - December 2011
The Mirage January 2010 - December 2010
The Mirage January 2007 - December 2009
The Mirage January 2006 - December 2006
The Mirage July 2005 - December 2005
Walt Disney World January 2005 - June 2005
Skills
Leisure, Resorts, Hospitality, Management, Hospitality Industry, Hotels, Customer Satisfaction, Hospitality Management, Customer Service, Hotel Management, Tourism, Front Office, Training, Revenue Analysis, Pre-opening, Rooms Division, Casino, Property Management..., P&L, Workshop Facilitation, Banquets, Budgets, Facebook, Food & Beverage, Event Management, Catering, Employee Training, Sales Management, Theme Parks, Micros, Public Relations
Education
University of Nevada-Las Vegas 2003 — 2007
Hotel Administration, Hospitality Management
Marriott Vacation Club International February 2013 - Present
Hermann Engelmann Greenhouses, Inc. March 2012 - February 2013
Gaylord Entertainment March 2005 - April 2012
University of Florida February 2003 - January 2004
Skills
Agriculture, Irrigation, Horticulture, Garden, Sustainability, Microsoft Office, Gardening, Sales, Landscape Architecture, Product Development, Leadership, Budgets, Research, Landscape Design, New Business Development, Negotiation, Management, Landscaping, Strategic Planning, Landscape Maintenance, Sustainable Design
Education
University of Florida 2002 — 2004
BS, Environmental Horticulture
Keaton Interiors April 2014 - Present
Curlyzoom Studios March 2008 - Present
Freedom Furniture & Design December 2011 - April 2014
Elaine Williamson Designs August 2010 - October 2011
Techline USA June 2010 - August 2010
University of North Texas, College of Visual Arts + Design, Design Department May 2010 - August 2010
Webformance Inc. August 2009 - August 2010
RoomStore December 2009 - June 2010
Gaylord Entertainment March 2004 - August 2009
Faulkner Design Group October 2008 - February 2009
Skills
Space-planning, Space planning, Interior Design, Rendering, Furniture, Design Research, FF&E, Finish, Renovation, CAD, AutoCAD, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, SketchUp, Graphic Design, Concept Design, Residential Design, Submittals, Graphics, Furnishings, Floor Plans, Concept Development, Sustainable Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Flooring, Cabinetry, Finish Selections, FF, Design Management, Commercial Design, Project Management, Organization &..., Revit 2014, Revit, Retail Design, Space Planning
Education
University of North Texas 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Interior Design
University of Oklahoma 2003 — 2004
Interior design
Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center September 2013 - Present
Sheraton Music City Hotel July 2013 - September 2013
Marriott International June 2011 - June 2013
Gaylord Entertainment October 2010 - June 2011
Charles Walker Law Office August 2009 - May 2010
Skills
Coordinating Events, Event Planning, Event Management, Hospitality, Meeting Planning, Customer Service, Hospitality Industry, Hospitality Management, Hotels, Social Networking, Marketing, Food & Beverage, Sales, Corporate Events
Education
University of Mississippi 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Family and Consumer Sciences – Emphasis in Hospitality Management
lululemon athletica November 2013 - Present
BIKRAM YOGA November 2010 - Present
Gaylord Entertainment November 2011 - January 2012
Tori Richard, Ltd. July 2008 - May 2010
Tori Richard, LLC November 2009 - April 2010
Ice Palace Hawaii 2007 - 2010
Ice Palace Hawaii February 2006 - October 2009
Step-N-Up Hawaii September 2005 - December 2007
Skills
Creativity, Close Attention to..., Wellness, Innovativeness, Contemporary Dance, Figure Skating, Highly resourceful, Photography, Customer-focused, Dance, Italian, Spanish, Problem Solving, Microsoft Applications, Yoga, Bikram Yoga, Fitness, Meditation, Hatha Yoga, Wellness Coaching
Education
University of Hawaii at Manoa 2005 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Dance
Dewberry January 2013 - July 2014
Merrick Towle Communications August 2011 - June 2012
Gaylord Entertainment November 2010 - August 2011
Gaylord Entertainment November 2009 - November 2010
Addison Whitney January 2009 - April 2009
Skills
Event Management, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Event Planning, Marketing, Social Media, Email Marketing, Brand Development, Public Relations, Facebook, Market Research, Digital Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Google Analytics
Education
University of North Carolina at Charlotte - Belk College of Business 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration - Marketing
Potomac River Boat Company May 2013 - Present
Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America July 2013 - October 2014
Gaylord Entertainment September 2011 - June 2013
Skills
Event Planning, Hospitality, Hospitality Management, Event Management, Customer Service, Social Media, Meeting Planning, Sales, Hospitality Industry, Hotels, Food & Beverage, Social Networking, Trade Shows, Tourism, Social Media Marketing, Convention Services, Public Relations, Hotel Management, Catering, Marketing, Resorts
Education
University of Maryland College Park 2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government
VersaTech, Inc April 2015 - Present
Express Employment Professionals September 2014 - Present
MedStar Health February 2013 - Present
IVinc. Consulting Firm May 2012 - Present
Gaylord Entertainment February 2008 - April 2012
Executive Leadership Council February 2007 - February 2008
Mariner Health Care and Rehab Center 2005 - 2007
Village Family Network Inc 2001 - 2007
Skills
Strong communication..., Organizational skills, Strategic presentation..., Budgeting, Performance Management, Policy, Administration, Employee Relations, System Administration, Budgets, Human Resources, Training, Program Management, Management, Recruiting, Employee Benefits, HR Policies, Interviews, New Hire Orientations, Event Planning, Onboarding, Organizational..., Personnel Management, Public Speaking, Employee Training, Coaching, Leadership Development, Change Management
Education
University of Maryland Eastern Shore 1999 — 2001
Clinical Psychology
University of Maryland Baltimore County 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Science, Clinical Psychology
University of Maryland University College
Ryman Hospitality Properties (formely Gaylord Entertainmen) January 2013 - Present
Gaylord Entetainment October 2006 - January 2013
Gaylord Entertainment February 2003 - October 2006
Harrah's Entertainment February 1999 - February 2003
All Systems Go Consulting Inc 1995 - 1999
Skills
Employee Engagement, Succession Planning, Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, Strategic Communications, Hospitality, Event Management, Event Planning, Internal Communications, Employee Relations, Talent Management, Human Resources, Executive Search, Corporate Communications, Employer Branding, Crisis Communications, Training, Leadership
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1990 — 1995
BA Mass Communications, Business/Corporate Communications
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor's degree, Mass Communication/Media Studies
Puff 'n Stuff Catering and Events September 2014 - Present
Buena Vista Palace January 2012 - June 2014
Reunion Resort August 2010 - January 2012
Waldorf Astoria Orlando June 2009 - August 2010
Gaylord Entertainment August 2004 - June 2009
Darden - Seasons 52 October 2001 - May 2004
Walt Disney World May 1990 - October 2001
Skills
Resorts, Hospitality Management, Hospitality Industry, Food & Beverage, Pre-opening, Hotel Management, Restaurants, Fine Dining, Customer Service, Hotels, Hospitality, Opening Hotels, Menu Development, Restaurant Management, Front Office, Culinary Skills, Banquets, Food Safety, Revenue Analysis, Cooking, Food, Catering, Micros, Yield Management, Cuisine, Cost Management, Purchasing, Rooms Division, Operations Management, Forecasting, MICROS
Education
University of Central Florida
Digital Reasoning Systems September 2006 - Present
Innovative Emergency Management February 2005 - September 2006
State of Tennessee March 2003 - February 2005
Gaylord Entertainment November 1996 - March 2003
ISDN-Net March 1996 - November 1996
Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson Cty May 1994 - February 1996
Digital Equipment Corporation January 1984 - May 1994
Sun Oil Company (SUNOCO) March 1981 - January 1984
Stromberg-Carlson May 1978 - March 1981
Heath Company October 1975 - May 1978
Skills
Integration, Application Development, Software Development, Product Development, Deployment, Distributed Systems, SDLC, Program Management, Business Process, E-commerce, Product Management, Architecture, Requirements Analysis, Operating Systems, Technical Writing, Government, Analysis, Customer Relations, Documentation, Strategic Planning, Proposal Writing, Team Leadership, Business Analysis, System Deployment, Cloud Computing, Java, Enterprise Software, Strategy, Project Management, Enterprise Architecture, Databases, Agile Methodologies, Software Documentation, CRM, SaaS, Software Project..., Business Intelligence, System Architecture, Software Engineering, Hadoop, Linux, Networking, Security, Big Data, Scrum, SOA, SQL, Mobile Applications, Web Services, Software Design
Education
University of Michigan 1972 — 1975
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Electrical and Computer Engineering
ResortQuest by Wyndham Vacation Rentals 2005 - Present
Gaylord Entertainment 2005 - 2007
Coca-Cola Enterprises August 1993 - September 2004
Coca-Cola Enterprises February 1990 - July 1993
Coca-Cola Enterprises August 1985 - January 1990
United States Marine Corps January 1980 - January 1984
Skills
Human Resources, Project Management, Personnel Management, Employee Relations, Talent Management, Onboarding, Hiring, Leadership, Management, Benefits Administration, Hotels, HR Policies, Talent Acquisition, Hospitality, Succession Planning, Conflict Resolution, Employee Training, Payroll, HRIS, Organizational..., Performance Management, Policy, Workforce Planning, New Hire Orientations, College Recruiting, FMLA, Employee Benefits, Labor Relations, Recruiting
Education
University of New Orleans
B.S. Management
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas December 2012 - Present
The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas October 2010 - December 2012
Gaylord Entertainment March 2009 - October 2010
Gaylord Entertainment August 2007 - February 2009
Radisson Hotel at Opryland February 2006 - August 2007
Relache Spa at Gaylord Opryland Resort 2005 - 2006
Harrah's Entertainment February 2002 - May 2005
Canyon Ranch SpaClub June 2001 - December 2001
New York-New York Hotel & Casino September 2000 - January 2001
The Venetian December 1998 - September 2000
Skills
Resorts, Hotels, Hotel Management, Retail, Hospitality, Hospitality Management, Hospitality Industry, Food & Beverage, Restaurants, Revenue Analysis, Front Office, Forecasting, Pre-opening, Event Management, Catering, Spa Operations, Inventory Management, Inventory Control, Financial Analysis, Strategic Financial..., IT Strategy, IT Solutions, Contact Center..., Telephony, Training & Development, Housekeeping Management, Public Areas Management, Public Speaking, Conference Services, Full P&L Responsibility, Capital Budgeting, Operating Budgets, Department Budgeting, Financial Forecasting, Strategic Consulting, Business Process..., Software Process..., Leadership Development, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Leadership, Strategic Planning, Scheduling, Human Capital, Turn, Innovation, Open Communication, Community, Volunteering, Procurement, Negotiation
Education
University of Nevada-Las Vegas 1989 — 1996
BS, Hotel Management
C-T-S.com September 2013 - Present
Gaylord Entertainment November 2012 - November 2013
The DAVE School September 2011 - September 2012
Bass Pro Shops October 2010 - September 2012
GoConvergence December 2012 - 2012
Bellagio June 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Nuke, 3D Modeling, Computer Animation, Premiere, After Effects, Lightwave, Visual Effects, Photoshop, Animation, Compositing, Character Animation, Post Production
Education
The DAVE School 2011 — 2012
University of Nevada-Las Vegas 2009 — 2011
Film/Cinema/Video Studies
Gaylord Entertainment November 2011 - Present
Universal Orlando September 2010 - February 2011
Bob Evans November 2009 - April 2010
Education
University of Central Florida 2010 — 2014
English/Creative Writing
Marriott International October 2012 - Present
Gaylord Entertainment June 2011 - October 2012
Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center September 2009 - June 2011
Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center November 2007 - September 2009
Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center February 2007 - November 2007
Skills
Hospitality Management, Hospitality Industry, Hospitality, Resorts, Hotels, Meeting Planning
Education
University of Central Florida 2003 — 2007
Bachelor's Degree, Hospitality Management
graychicblog.com December 2013 - Present
Victoria's Secret January 2013 - December 2013
Soma Intimates March 2012 - January 2013
Gaylord Entertainment October 2009 - September 2010
Walgreens May 2007 - June 2008
Nordstrom October 2005 - October 2006
Gap Inc. November 1999 - October 2005
AAA May 2001 - June 2003
Chick-fil-A July 1998 - March 2000
Skills
Merchandising, Management, Marketing, Customer Service, Payroll, Product Development, Loss Prevention, Visual Merchandising, POS, Retail, Fashion, Apparel, Time Management, Event Planning, Inventory Control, Leadership, Store Management, Hospitality, Teamwork, Training, Retail Sales, Hiring, Merchandise Planning, Sales, Customer Satisfaction, Inventory Management, Invoicing, Microsoft Word, Filing, Profit, Fashion Design, Driving Results, Social Media
Education
University of North Texas 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (BS), Fashion Merchandising
University of North Texas 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Fashion Merchandising
Richland High School
Metropolitan Police Department of the District of Columbia 2013 - Present
Crestline Hotels & Resorts 2013 - 2013
Gaylord Entertainment April 2012 - November 2012
Gaylord Entertainment June 2011 - April 2012
Gaylord Entertainment February 2011 - April 2012
University of Maryland Eastern Shore October 2007 - May 2010
Skills
Hospitality Management, Hospitality Industry, Hotel Management, Hotels, Front Office, Resorts, Hospitality, Rooms Division, Property Management..., Micros, Revenue Analysis, Training, Leadership
Education
University of Maryland Eastern Shore 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Sociology
Apple May 2014 - Present
Walt Disney World March 2014 - May 2014
Gaylord Entertainment May 2013 - October 2013
Darden November 2007 - October 2013
Papa John's International August 2002 - July 2007
TGI Fridays June 2005 - January 2006
Skills
Customer Service, Employee Training, Supply Management, Cash Flow, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Apple OS, XP/Vista/7, Windows 8, Microsoft Office, Computer Hardware, Technical Support, New Restaurant Openings, Restaurant Management, Food & Beverage, Leadership, Hospitality, Restaurants, Management, Time Management, Social Media, Teamwork, Customer Satisfaction
Education
University of Central Florida 2004 — 2008
Bachelor's degree, Hospitality Administration/Management
Tohoku International School November 2013 - July 2014
Gaylord Entertainment August 2011 - October 2012
The Blushing Bakeshop August 2009 - March 2012
Nationals Park - Levy Restaurants/Centerplate July 2008 - June 2009
BF Saul - Hotel Division September 2007 - July 2008
Hilton Hotels June 2004 - September 2007
ARAMARK Sports & Entertainment/Minute Maid Park January 2000 - June 2004
Skills
Hospitality Management, Hotels, Catering, Banquets, Event Management, Hospitality, Menu Development, Training, Restaurants, Budgets, Contract Negotiation, Event Planning, Management, Marketing, Forecasting, Revenue Analysis
Education
University of Houston, C.T. Bauer College of Business 2003 — 2005
MBA, Marketing, Finance
Conrad N Hilton College 1996 — 1999
Bachelors of Science, Hotel & Restaurant Management
University of Houston 1996 — 1999
Bachelors of Science, Hotel and Restaurant Management
Kells Art March 2005 - Present
The Firehouse Wines and Chocolates May 2011 - June 2012
Westwood College June 2010 - May 2011
Westwood College December 2009 - June 2010
Westwood College March 2009 - December 2009
Lewisville ISD January 2009 - March 2009
Texas Woman's University August 2008 - March 2009
Gaylord Entertainment September 2007 - February 2008
Serendipitous Films August 2005 - October 2007
Skills
Event Planning, Leadership, Public Relations, Management, Marketing, Budgets, Painting, Wine, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Event Management, Teaching, Fundraising
Education
University of North Texas 2005 — 2008
Bachelor of Science, Hospitality Management, Business
Gaylord Entertainment June 2013 - Present
The Peabody Orlando October 2011 - June 2013
Hard Rock Hotel July 2006 - September 2011
Loews Hotels February 2002 - July 2006
Skills
Hospitality Industry, Food & Beverage, Rooms Division, Resorts, New Business Development, Hospitality Management, Leadership, Hospitality, Catering, Incentives, Hotels, Event Management, Customer Service, Restaurants, Hotel Management, Meeting Planning, Strategy, Revenue Analysis, Trade Shows, Sales, Banquets, Account Management, Customer Satisfaction, Project Planning, Yield Management, Corporate Events, Convention Services, Contract Negotiation, Front Office, Restaurant Management, Property Management..., Customer Retention
Education
University of Central Florida 2000 — 2003
Bachelors of Science, Hospitality Management
Gaylord Entertainment April 2010 - Present
Marriott International April 2007 - April 2010
Marriott International February 2005 - April 2007
Think Tank Communications June 2002 - February 2005
Arnold Palmer Golf Management January 1999 - June 2002
Disney College Program 1994 - 1995
Skills
Sales, Research, Contract Negotiation, Solicitation, Marketing, New Business Development, Hotels, Sales Process, Sales Management, Sales Presentations, Customer Service, Resorts, Event Management, Event Planning, Hospitality, Account Management, Marketing Strategy, Public Relations, Social Media Marketing, Convention Services, Hospitality Management, Tourism, Catering
Education
University of Florida 1994 — 1995
BS, Public Relations
University of Toledo 1990 — 1992
Radiant Health Institute, LLC April 2012 - Present
Penuel Ridge Retreat Ctr April 2015 - Present
International Coach Federation Tennessee Chapter February 2015 - Present
B.Real Magazine October 2012 - 2014
Symmetry May 2011 - September 2012
The Halbert Company May 2007 - February 2009
Institute for the Healing Arts January 2003 - December 2005
Gaylord Entertainment July 1999 - October 2001
Horizon Health Systems May 1993 - July 1997
Skills
Editing, Coaching, Non-profits, Healthcare, Promotions, Writing, Public Relations, Event Planning, Event Management, Strategic Planning, Social Media, Health, Research, Facebook, Press Releases, Advertising, Blogging, Online Marketing, Newsletters, Marketing Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Direct Mail, Email Marketing, Special Events, Web Design, Publishing, Holistic Education, Holistic Life Coaching, Marketing, Training, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Holistic Health, Healing, Stress, Life Coaching, Teaching, Leadership Development, Mindfulness, Entrepreneurship, Personal Development, Social Networking, Meditation, Yoga, Wellness, Lifestyle Coaching, Personal Training, Small Business, Stress Management, Motivational Speaking
Education
Guiding Mindful Change 2005 — 2005
Life Coach Certification, Life Coaching
University of Iowa 1983 — 1987
Dance Major
University of Phoenix 2007 — 2009
AAB, business
Gaylord Entertainment July 2012 - Present
Education
University of New Hampshire -- Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics 2006 — 2010
Gaylord Hotels December 2013 - Present
Gaylord Hotels 2003 - December 2013
Gaylord Entertainment 1999 - 2003
Gaylord Opryland Resort 1987 - 1999
General Jackson Showboat 1985 - 1986
Skills
Hospitality, Hotels, Resorts, Revenue Analysis, Convention Services, Hospitality Industry, Hospitality Management, Budgets, Hotel Management, Sales, Sales Management, Customer Service, Forecasting, Account Management, Meeting Planning, Management, Leadership, CRM, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Sales Operations, Yield Management, Food
Education
University of Kentucky 1980 — 1985
Gaylord Entertainment 2004 - Present
Just Catering 1997 - 2003
Education
University of Colorado Boulder 1965 — 1971
BS, Education, Modern Dance
GolfTourneys.com, LLC July 2013 - Present
Gaylord Entertainment March 2011 - March 2013
Marriott at Vanderbilt January 2010 - March 2011
Embassy Suites at Vanderbilt 2007 - 2008
Gaylord Opryland 2006 - 2008
Skills
Hotel Management, Hotels, Hospitality, Hospitality Industry, Catering, Hospitality Management, Event Planning
Education
University of Mississippi 2003 — 2004
MBA, Business Management
University of Mississippi 1999 — 2003
BA, Business Management
TEDx Nashville November 2009 - Present
Outdoor Channel and MyOutdoorTV.com October 2010 - January 2013
MyOutdoorTV.com January 2006 - August 2009
StarOne Networks LLC April 2000 - December 2005
Gaylord Entertainment August 1996 - March 2000
Village Companies 1996 - 1997
Group Five Sales, Inc. 1995 - 1997
Small Business and Technology Center 1988 - 1995
Nationsbank 1983 - 1988
Skills
Entertainment, Wireless, New Media, Accounting, Television, Digital Media, Sports, Management, Sales, Strategic Partnerships, Online Advertising, Email Marketing, Start-ups, Advertising, Digital Strategy, Marketing, Strategy, Event Management, Video, Business Development, Sponsorship, Mobile Devices, Social Media Marketing, New Business Development, Digital Marketing, Social Networking, Content Management, Radio, Online Marketing, Content Development, Content Strategy, Social Media
Education
University of North Carolina at Charlotte - Belk College of Business 1986 — 1988
MBA, Business
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1978 — 1982
BSBA, Business, Accounting
Marriott International February 2013 - Present
Gaylord Entertainment 2011 - Present
The Walt Disney Company 2008 - Present
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. 2010 - 2011
University of Central Florida 2007 - 2009
Skills
Event Management, Hotels, Tourism, Catering, Resorts
Education
University of Central Florida 2007 — 2009
Bachelor of Science, Event Management
Sysco Corporation December 2013 - Present
Sysco December 2012 - December 2013
AirPark, IAH March 2012 - December 2012
The Roosevelt Hotel New Orleans May 2009 - June 2010
Gaylord Entertainment October 2006 - February 2009
Hyatt Regency August 2005 - 2006
Hyatt Regency New Orleans 2005 - 2005
Royal Sonesta Hotel 2004 - 2005
Skills
Human Resources, Customer Service, Hotels, Resorts, Hospitality Management, Hospitality Industry, Hotel Management, Hospitality, Front Office, Food & Beverage, Micros, Rooms Division, Restaurants, Pre-opening, Banquets, Payroll, Revenue Analysis, Meeting Planning, Benefits Administration, Catering, Leadership, Employee Benefits, Employee Relations, Recruiting, Training, Talent Acquisition, Time Management, Customer Satisfaction, Hiring, Sales, Corporate Events, Employee Training, New Hire Orientations, Process Scheduler, Restaurant Management, MICROS
Education
University of New Orleans 2001 — 2008
Business Administration, Interdisciplinary Studies w/ emphasis in Organizational Leadership, Business and Urban Planning
Univeristy of New Orleans 2001 — 2007
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Interdisciplinary Studies w/ Emphasis in Business and Urban Planning and Organizational Leadership
Gaylord Entertainment Company February 2015 - Present
Gaylord Entertainment July 2013 - February 2015
The JW Marriott & Ritz-Carlton Hotel, at Grande Lakes Orlando May 2012 - July 2013
Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin January 2012 - April 2012
Wynn Las Vegas August 2009 - August 2011
The Venetian March 2009 - August 2009
Walt Disney World May 2008 - January 2009
Mandalay Bay February 2007 - May 2008
Skills
Guest Service, Hospitality Management, Hotels, Hospitality, Food & Beverage, Hotel Management, Front Office, Rooms Division, Tourism, Property Management..., Customer Satisfaction, Casino, Guest Service Management, Concierge Services, Training, Employee Training, Microsoft Office, Resorts, Guest Recovery, Hiring, Hospitality Industry, Micros, Customer Service
Education
University of Nevada-Las Vegas 2005 — 2010
Bachelor of Science, Hospitality Management
The Trump Organization May 2015 - Present
Masterworks Development Corporation November 2013 - May 2015
Golden Living April 2011 - September 2013
Artisan Real Estate Advisors 2009 - 2011
Gaylord Entertainment 2007 - 2009
Wyndham Worldwide 2004 - 2007
TDC 2001 - 2004
Equity Office Properties Trust 1992 - 2001
Skills
Budgets, Strategic Planning, Contract Negotiation, Hospitality, Team Building, Design Management, Construction Management, Real Estate Development, Office Buildings, Land Development, Facilities Management, Leadership, Financial Modeling, Management, Real Estate, Renovation, Project Management, Interior Design, Feasibility Studies, Project Bidding, Business Development, Property Management, Portfolio Management, Contract Management, Contractors, Mixed-use, Residential Homes, Construction, Purchasing, Commercial Real Estate, Procurement, Project Planning, Retail, Finance, Corporate Real Estate, Hotels, Process Scheduler, Executive Management, Negotiation, Cost Control, Resorts, Due Diligence, Managerial Finance, Acquisitions, LEED, Location Intelligence, Entitlements, New Business Development, Architecture, Investors
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
BA, MA, Architecture & Construction Management
Sandbridge Blue Realty Services July 2010 - Present
Outer Banks Blue Realty Services June 2005 - Present
Vacation Rental Managers Association 1991 - Present
Gaylord Entertainment August 2003 - June 2005
ResortQuest April 2001 - June 2005
Beach Realty June 1987 - April 2001
Skills
Real Estate, Leadership, Vacation Homes, Negotiation, Luxury, Tourism, Management, Strategic Planning, Real Property, Residential Homes, Hospitality, Vacation, Property Management, Investment Properties, Start-ups, Vacation Rental, Event Management, Mediation, Sales, Online Marketing, Public Relations, Sellers, New Business Development, Resorts, Property, Rentals, Budgets, Online Advertising
Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1982 — 1986
AB, Journalism
Gaylord Entertainment November 2009 - February 2011
Gaylord Entertainment May 2007 - April 2009
Springmill Farm July 2004 - August 2006
Kraft Foods June 2001 - May 2004
Education
University of Michigan 1996 — 2000
Omni La Costa Resort and Spa Account Manager360 WrapsJune 2012 - February 2013
Clear Results Marketing August 2011 - June 2012
Gaylord Entertainment May 2007 - August 2011
Skills
Sales, Account Management, Direct Sales, Customer Service, Marketing, New Business Development, Cold Calling, Customer Retention, Recruiting, Customer Satisfaction, Team Building, Training, Sales Process, Management, Sales Management, Time Management, Leadership, Microsoft Office
Education
University of North Texas
ASRC Federal March 2014 - Present
Gaylord Entertainment May 2012 - Present
RedPeg Marketing March 2012 - Present
Bloomingdale's October 2011 - March 2012
Department of Justice October 2009 - October 2011
Maxim Healthcare Services February 2009 - October 2009
Discovery Communications June 2008 - October 2008
Home and Design Magazine January 2008 - June 2008
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney April 2007 - September 2007
Skills
Government, Social Media, Policy Analysis, Event Planning, Public Policy, Microsoft Excel, Community Outreach, Public Relations, Editing, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Publisher
Education
University of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School of Business 2004 — 2008
Bachelor, Marketing
Gaylord Entertainment April 2005 - Present
Marriott Hotels 2000 - 2005
Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin 1992 - 1994
US Air Force 1986 - 1991
Skills
Meeting Planning, Hospitality Industry, Hotels, Hospitality Management, Hospitality, Team Building, Trade Shows, Marketing Strategy, Resorts, Yield Management, Hotel Management, Tourism, Food & Beverage, Revenue Analysis, Business Travel, Public Relations, Catering, Convention Services, Corporate Events, Contract Negotiation, Front Office, Banquets, Event Management, Restaurants, Pre-opening
Education
University of Central Florida - College of Business Administration 1992 — 1994
BS, Business
Nuclear Energy Institute September 2015 - Present
Hilton Springfield June 2014 - September 2015
Boston Beer Company August 2013 - April 2014
Gaylord Entertainment June 2012 - August 2013
Gaylord Entertainment June 2012 - November 2012
Proud to Plan May 2011 - May 2012
Skills
Customer Service, Communication, Creative Problem Solving, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Operational Execution, Administrative..., Event Planning, Food, Hospitality Industry, Meeting Planning, Sales, Event Management, Catering, Food
Education
University of Delaware - Lerner College of Business and Economics 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BS), Hotel, Restaurant, and Institutional Management
STR, Inc. April 2014 - Present
White Lodging Services July 2013 - April 2014
Marriott International October 2009 - July 2013
Gaylord Entertainment September 2008 - October 2009
Gaylord Entertainment February 2008 - September 2008
Gaylord Entertainment February 2007 - February 2008
Hilton Garden Inn November 2004 - January 2007
Skills
Hospitality, Hospitality Management, Hotels, Hospitality Industry, Rooms Division, Front Office, Resorts, Hotel Management, Customer Service, Food & Beverage, Rooms Division..., Project Management, Property Management..., Customer Satisfaction, Social Skills, Pre-opening, Revenue Analysis, Leadership, Organization, Guest Service Management, Training, Process Improvement, Convention Services, Microsoft Office, Meeting Planning, Six Sigma, Inventory Management, HotSOS, OnQ, Micros, Opening Hotels, Time Management, Catering, Laundry, Menu Development, Tourism, Public Speaking, Hotel Booking, Fine Dining, Restaurant Management, Restaurants, Housekeeping, Bell Services, Deep Cleaning, Quality Control, Preventive Maintenance, Creativity, Strategic Forecasting, STAR Reports, MICROS
Education
University of Central Florida 2002 — 2006
B.S., Hospitality Management
Villanova University 2010 — 2011
Six Sigma Master Black Belt Certification
Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation February 2015 - Present
Marriott Vacation Club International June 2012 - February 2015
Marriott Vacation Club International July 2010 - June 2012
Marriott International March 2009 - July 2010
Additional Storage of Palm Bay April 2007 - March 2009
Gaylord Entertainment November 2008 - 2009
Additional Storage of Palm Bay May 2005 - April 2007
Skills
PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, File Management, Advertising, Database Administration, Software Documentation, Hospitality, Hotels, Hospitality Management, Hospitality Industry, Front Office, Food & Beverage, Event Planning, Event Management, Resorts, Hotel Management, Tourism, Micros
Education
University of Central Florida 2008 — 2012
Bachelors, Event Management
Keiser University 2006 — 2008
Associates of Arts, Business Administration
Disney Publishing Worldwide 2000 - Present
Write Act Repertory 2002 - 2007
International Broadcast Center-Hollywood September 1999 - October 2000
A Noise Within 1999 - 2000
Milne FX June 1998 - March 1999
Gaylord Entertainment May 1994 - June 1998
Skills
Line Producing, Television, Animation, Screenwriting, Commercials, Storyboarding, Entertainment, Film, Film Production, Video Production, Digital Media, Directing, Creative Writing, Final Cut Pro, Creative Direction, Voice Over, Producing, Acting, Radio, Music Videos, Publishing, Executive Producing, New Media, Storytelling
Education
University of Florida 1988 — 2000
BS, Telecommunication (Broadcast News)
Vanguard High School 1981 — 1985
Diploma
St. John's Lutheran School 1978 — 1980
Grades 1-3, 6-8
Onyx M.D. September 2011 - Present
Med Travelers September 2006 - September 2011
Gaylord Entertainment April 2004 - September 2006
Skills
Customer Service, Healthcare, Team Building, Contract Negotiation, Recruiting, Interviews, Marketing, Sourcing, Leadership, Cold Calling, Employee Relations, Human Resources, Account Management, Coaching, Training
Education
University of North Texas
Hilton Anatole June 2015 - Present
Hilton Anatole April 2014 - June 2015
FedEx Office November 2012 - March 2014
Gaylord Entertainment February 2012 - August 2012
Winewood Grill May 2011 - October 2011
Gaylord Entertainment January 2010 - May 2011
Gaylord Entertainment June 2009 - December 2009
Gaylord Entertainment November 2007 - May 2009
Skills
Restaurants, Customer Service, Customer Satisfaction, Fine Dining, Team Leadership, Hospitality Management, Catering, Hotel Management, Restaurant Management, Hospitality Industry, Food & Beverage, Resorts, Hotels, Employee Training, Inventory Management, Event Management, Hospitality, Trade Shows, Menu Development, Human Resources, Food Service, Pre-opening, Team Building, Teamwork, Hiring, Social Media Marketing, Management, Operations, Multitasker, Team Motivator, Coaching, Revenue Analysis, Meeting Planning, Training, Corporate Events, Event Planning, Recruiting, Cold Calling, Employee Relations, Convention Services
Education
University of North Texas 2004 — 2007
Bachelor of Science, Hospitality Management
Transamerica Agency Network, Inc. June 2015 - Present
Transamerica Agency Network, Inc. June 2013 - Present
Rittenhouse Station September 2011 - May 2013
The Gardiner Group December 2011 - November 2012
Gaylord Entertainment May 2012 - September 2012
Stoney's Kingfisher Restaurant April 2009 - August 2012
The Law Offices of Baldwin & Briscoe P.C May 2011 - August 2011
Smartronix January 2010 - February 2010
Skills
Project Work, Microsoft Office, Team Leadership, Microsoft Word, Organization Skills, Dependable Team Player, PowerPoint, Time Management, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Access, Event Management, Events, Social Networking, Teamwork, Sales, Facebook, Event Planning, Social Media, Research, Management, Leadership, Data Entry, Social Media Marketing
Education
University of Delaware 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Business Management
Alpha Media USA April 2015 - Present
Alpha Media USA April 2013 - Present
Clear Channel Radio November 2011 - December 2012
Citadel Communications January 2009 - October 2011
Cumulus Media May 2008 - October 2008
Gaylord Entertainment January 2008 - May 2008
Mount Wilson FM Broadcasters Inc. May 2007 - January 2008
Skills
Top Ten Market, Sales Calls, Endorsements, Voice Over, Voice Tracking, Imaging, Web Media, Media Production, Social Networking, Adobe Audition, Vox Pro, Prize Watch, NextGen, Promo Suite, Scott Studios, Audio Editing, Entertainment, Radio Broadcasting, VoxPro, Adobe Creative Suite, Music Scheduling, NexGen, Radio Host, Broadcast, Facebook, Television, Radio, Digital Imaging, Social Media, New Media, Digital Media
Education
North Carolina School of the Arts 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Gaylord Entertainment Company March 2015 - Present
Gaylord Entertainment Company January 2014 - March 2015
Gaylord Entertainment September 2013 - January 2014
Volkswagen Group of America, Inc 2011 - January 2012
BCD Travel September 2008 - June 2010
AIAG December 1998 - May 2005
Chain Drug Marketing Association September 1997 - December 1998
Skills
Meeting Planning, Contract Negotiation, Event Planning, Trade Shows, Catering, Customer Service, Event Management, Corporate Events, Hotels, Hospitality, Food, Incentives, Hotel Booking, Travel Management, Travel Planning, Convention Services, AV, Budgets, Microsoft Office, Management, Hospitality Industry, Coordinating Events, Business Travel, Live Events, Conference Coordination, Food & Beverage, Hospitality Management
Education
University of Iowa 1989 — 1996
BA, English
American Airlines November 2013 - Present
Gaylord Entertainment October 2012 - October 2013
Gaylord Entertainment November 2011 - October 2012
Gaylord Entertainment October 2010 - July 2011
Steak n Shake April 2009 - October 2010
Victoria's Secret June 2008 - April 2009
Skills
Microsoft Office, Computers, Hospitality Management, Restaurants, Front Office, Servers, Hotel Management
Education
University of North Texas 2009 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Hospitality Management
Keller High School 2005 — 2009
Lansdowne Resort October 2011 - Present
Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center July 2009 - September 2011
Gaylord Entertainment June 2008 - July 2009
Skills
Meeting Planning, Resorts, Catering, Sales, Sales Management, Business Development, Hotels, Hospitality Industry, Hospitality Management, Hospitality, Negotiation, Customer Service, Hotel Management, Convention Services, Food & Beverage, Trade Shows, Tourism, Corporate Events, Event Management, Accounting, Budgets, Yield Management, Banquets, Customer Satisfaction, Menu Development, Restaurants, Marketing, Contract Negotiation, Time Management
Education
University of Maryland College Park 1998 — 2002
BS in Women's Studies, Sociology, Government & Polictics
PlanSource August 2015 - Present
Heritage Financial Group, LLC January 2003 - June 2015
Mazzetti Nash Lipsey & Burch November 2000 - December 2003
Gaylord Entertainment August 1998 - May 2000
Skills
Implementation..., Implementation..., Project Implementation..., Employee Benefits, Healthcare, Platforms, Human Resources, Recruiting, Benefits Administration, Team Building, Leadership, Business Development, Insurance, Training, Customer Service, Sales, Time Management, Strategic Planning, Personnel Management, Program Management, Disability Insurance, Account Management, Health Insurance, Health Savings Accounts, Life Insurance, Term Life Insurance, Employee Relations
Education
University of Florida 1986 — 1990
Gaylord Entertainment October 2010 - Present
Lake Lanier Islands Resort, NE Georgia November 2009 - August 2010
Chateau Elan Winery & Resort March 2005 - November 2009
Interstate Hotels & Resorts 1999 - 2005
Skills
Hospitality, Hotels, Catering, Event Management, Event Planning, Catering Sales, Weddings, Hospitality Management, Special Events, Resorts, Hospitality Industry, Social Events, Food & Beverage, Meeting Planning, Banquets, Convention Services, Hotel Management, Restaurants, Wedding Planning, Sales, Corporate Events, Pre-opening, Front Office, Revenue Analysis, Restaurant Management, OnQ, Micros, Menu Development, Budgets, Property Management..., Trade Shows, Customer Service, Marketing, Management
Education
University of Kentucky 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Science (BS), Hospitality Management
University of Kentucky 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Hospitalilty Managment, Hospitality Administration/Management
Omni Hotels & Resorts May 2015 - Present
Omni Hotels & Resorts January 2015 - May 2015
Omni Hotels September 2013 - January 2015
Gaylord Entertainment March 2011 - September 2013
Target February 2009 - March 2011
Skills
Hospitality, Hospitality Industry, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Management, Hospitality Management, Event Planning, Time Management, Inventory Management, Customer Satisfaction, Food, Front Office, Hotel Management, Hotels
Education
University of North Texas 2010 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (BS), Hospitality Administration/Management
University of North Texas
SouthComm Publishing Company/ Target Marketing January 2015 - Present
GS&F March 2012 - October 2013
MNI/Time Inc. August 2006 - March 2012
Cumulus Media August 2004 - July 2006
Gaylord Entertainment July 2002 - August 2004
Skills
Advertising, Media Buying, Advertising Sales, Marketing Strategy, Account Management, Media Planning, Public Relations, Marketing, Event Planning, Direct Marketing, Interactive Marketing, Leadership, Broadcast, Integrated Marketing, Business Development, Sales Management, Copywriting, Sponsorship, Corporate Communications, Social Media Marketing, Sales Presentations, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Digital Media, Online Advertising, Mobile Marketing, Online Marketing
Education
University of Kentucky 1985 — 1990
Hyatt Regency Orlando November 2013 - Present
Gaylord Entertainment April 2012 - November 2013
Hyatt Hotels Corporation June 2006 - April 2012
Skills
Hospitality Management, Sales, Resorts, Hotels, Management, Hospitality Industry
Education
University of Central Florida 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Science (BS), Hospitality Management
Morrison and Abraham July 2005 - Present
Grammar Graphics October 2003 - Present
All is Well January 2002 - Present
Innerscope Research 2008 - 2010
Without Limits January 1999 - July 2005
Gaylord Entertainment June 1992 - July 1996
Skills
New Business Development, Product Development, Integrated Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, Consultative Selling, Marketing, Product Marketing, Selling, Advertising, Brand Development, Marketing Strategy, Business Development, Sales, Business Planning, Business Strategy, Management, Sales Management, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Digital Media, Training, Marketing Communications, Email Marketing, Online Advertising, Lead Generation, Public Relations, Social Media, Direct Marketing, Online Marketing, Market Planning, Advertising Sales, Market Research, Brand Management, Mobile Marketing, Digital Strategy, Marketing Management, Media Planning, Strategy, Media Buying, Marketing Research, CRM
Education
University of Kentucky 1986 — 1990
Marketing
VF Imagewear February 2012 - Present
Union Station Hotel December 2010 - February 2012
Gaylord Entertainment November 2003 - September 2010
Skills
Sales, Sales Management, Merchandising, Trade Shows, Retail, Forecasting, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Purchasing, Salesforce.com, New Business Development, Apparel, Event Management, Visual Merchandising, Fashion
Education
University of New Haven 1994 — 1999
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Travel, Tourism & Hospitality Management
Take Stock in Children July 2015 - Present
SLM Technologies, Inc. August 2014 - June 2015
Taverna Opa Restaurant January 2014 - May 2014
Aesthetic Clinique October 2013 - January 2014
EdR Collegiate Housing July 2012 - August 2013
EdR Collegiate Housing May 2011 - July 2012
Gaylord Entertainment October 2010 - January 2011
Skills
Social Media, Customer Service, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Event Planning, Social Networking, Apartments, Hospitality Industry, Hospitality, Time Management, Property Management, Event Management, Sales, Facebook, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Lease Administration, Student Housing, Tourism, Microsoft Word, Leases, Rentals, Real Estate, Management, Leadership, Microsoft Excel
Education
University of Central Florida 2009 — 2014
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Hospitality Administration/Management
Seminole High School 2005 — 2009
Seminole High School 2005 — 2009
Invesco July 2007 - Present
JPMorgan Chase May 2003 - June 2007
Gaylord Entertainment August 2002 - March 2003
Mirant May 2002 - July 2002
KPMG July 1999 - July 2001
Bank of America March 1998 - June 1999
Hilliard Lyons January 1997 - March 1998
Skills
Strategic Planning, Fixed Income Analysis, Mutual Funds, Investments, High Yield
Education
Vanderbilt University 2001 — 2003
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Finance, Operations
University of Louisville 1990 — 1995
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Finance, International Business
Florida Citrus Sports August 2012 - Present
Levy Restaurants December 2010 - January 2013
United States Olympic Committee July 2012 - July 2012
Heaven Event Center January 2011 - July 2012
Orlando Predators August 2011 - December 2011
CBS Radio June 2011 - September 2011
Gaylord Entertainment January 2010 - August 2010
Maitland Historical Society November 2009 - January 2010
Skills
Marketing Communications, Event Planning, Special Events, Sponsorship, Advertising, Social Media, Blogging, Meeting Planning, Corporate Events, Hospitality Management, Trade Shows, Food & Beverage, Hotels, Catering, Hospitality, Banquets, Marketing, MySpace
Education
University of Central Florida 2009 — 2010
Bachelor of Science, Event Management
Consulting September 2011 - Present
Gaylord Entertainment March 2007 - September 2011
Turner Broadcasting System March 2002 - March 2007
Enleague January 2001 - February 2002
Nexchange February 2000 - December 2000
Equifax/PricewaterhouseCoopers November 1998 - February 2000
The Weather Channel June 1997 - October 1998
Turner Broadcasting System January 1996 - May 1997
Orkand Corporation December 1993 - January 1996
Skills
Java CAPS, Microsoft .NET 4, C#, WPF, ASP.NET, Razor, T-SQL, SQL Server 2008, IIS 7, EMR, Tablet PC, FinalBuilder 7, Kiln, Mercurial source code..., Database Design, SOA, Integration, System Architecture, Custom Software..., Enterprise Architecture, .NET, Solution Architecture, Agile, Web Services, XML, SDLC, Business Intelligence, Application Development, Software Development, SQL, Mirth, Github, MySQL, SSIS, Data Warehousing, IIS, Microsoft SQL Server, Disaster Recovery, Software Documentation, Enterprise Software, Business Process, Architecture, Business Analysis, JavaScript, Web Applications, ASP.NET MVC, Java, Visual Basic
Education
University of Mississippi 1989 — 1993
Bachelor's, Computer Science
JLL August 2015 - Present
World Wildlife Fund October 2013 - July 2015
Gaylord Entertainment April 2013 - October 2013
Gaylord Entertainment March 2011 - April 2013
Westin Hotels & Resorts July 2010 - March 2011
Kiawah Island Golf Resort May 2009 - July 2009
Hospitality Management Group, Inc. June 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Hospitality, Event Planning, Hotels, Hospitality Management, Customer Service, Event Management, Microsoft Office, Food & Beverage, Social Media, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Sales, Hospitality Industry, PowerPoint, Facebook, Public Relations, Restaurants, Social Media Marketing, Front Office, Social Networking, Convention Services, Customer Satisfaction, Marketing, Outlook, Meeting Planning, Resorts, Time Management, Leadership, Hotel Management, Revenue Analysis, Trade Shows, Tourism, Corporate Events, Banquets, Catering
Education
University of Mississippi 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Hospitality Management
Bishop Ireton High School 2002 — 2006
Meta Media Partners, LLC (dba "Provident Ventures") April 2009 - Present
2X Global 2011 - Present
The Lifebook Company, LLC January 2013 - Present
PNI Digital Media Ltd March 2013 - July 2014
NetSteps May 2011 - July 2013
Intero Alliance LLC August 2009 - April 2011
PassAlong Networks November 2002 - March 2009
Provident Ventures, Inc. April 1994 - January 2006
Starwire February 2001 - November 2001
Gaylord Entertainment January 2000 - January 2001
Skills
Product Management, E-commerce, Strategic Partnerships, Start-ups, Entrepreneurship, Business Development, Team Building, Business Strategy, Leadership, Strategy, Technology Management, SaaS, Management, Enterprise Software, Cloud Computing, Digital Media, Marketing, Software Development, Direct Sales, Social Networking, Consulting, Executive Management, Creative Direction, Product Marketing, Sales, Go-to-market Strategy, Social Media
Education
York University 1986 — 1987
CIM Program, Finance
University of Manitoba 1978 — 1982
B.Sc., Computer Science
Charlotte Running Club January 2015 - Present
Bank of America July 2013 - Present
Bank of America June 2011 - June 2013
Bank of America June 2010 - July 2011
Nashville Entrepreneur Center July 2009 - May 2010
Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions April 2008 - May 2010
Accelerator Vanderbilt Summer Business Institute May 2009 - June 2009
Accelerator Summer Business Institute 2009 - 2009
Gaylord Entertainment June 2006 - August 2008
Skills
Data Analysis, Public Speaking, Entrepreneurship, Leadership, Training, Strategy, Team Building, Project Management, Marketing, Coaching, Business Planning, Entertainment, Process Improvement, Management
Education
Vanderbilt University - Owen Graduate School of Management 2008 — 2010
MBA, Human Capital, Strategy
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 2002 — 2006
BMus, Music
University School of Nashville
Expedia, Inc. June 2015 - Present
Hyatt Regency Orlando August 2014 - June 2015
Hyatt Hotels Corporation May 2013 - August 2014
Gaylord Entertainment September 2012 - May 2013
Gaylord Entertainment August 2011 - September 2012
Kimpton Hotels October 2010 - August 2011
Grand Bohemian Hotel Orlando September 2009 - August 2010
Skills
Food & Beverage, Hotels, Hospitality Management, Front Office, Banquets, Hospitality Industry, Hospitality, Hotel Management, Resorts, Customer Service, Customer Satisfaction, Revenue Analysis, Meeting Planning, Catering, Restaurants, Convention Services, Sales, Training
Education
University of Central Florida 2006 — 2010
B.S., Hospitality Management
Broadcast Music, Inc. June 2012 - Present
http://philliprigginsphotography.blogspot.com/ January 1977 - Present
SunTrust Bank December 2010 - June 2012
GTECH March 2010 - September 2010
BNY Mellon August 2008 - December 2009
Gibson Guitar March 2008 - June 2008
Gaylord Entertainment December 2006 - March 2008
IBM Global Services October 2004 - October 2006
Ashland Inc. July 1999 - September 2004
Appalachian Regional Healthcare January 1999 - July 1999
Skills
Software Documentation, Technical Support, Operating Systems, Hardware, Troubleshooting, Active Directory, Windows Server, Help Desk Support, Unix, Call Center, Vendor Management, XP, Virtualization, Computer Hardware, Quality Assurance, Software Installation, Windows 7, Disaster Recovery, IBM Mainframe, Unisys Mainframe, Mainframe, Apple, Imac, MVS, SDSF, CA7, CA, CA11, unicenter, SPUFI, Macintosh Applications, Apple Safari, VTAM, Create Read Update..., CICS, Servers, Remote Access, IBM AS/400, FTP, Peripherals, TSO, SQL, TCP/IP, VSE, Data Center, Job Scheduling, Management, DNS, VMware, Security
Education
University of Kentucky 1980 — 1984
Associate in Arts, Computers
Hopkinsville Community College 1980 — 1983
Associate, Arts
Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center March 2014 - Present
Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center February 2012 - March 2014
Gaylord Entertainment January 2008 - January 2012
Gaylord Entertainment January 2006 - January 2008
Gaylord Palms October 2001 - January 2006
A1A Cleaning, Longwood, FL December 2000 - October 2001
Cotter Commercial Cleaning – Sole Proprietorship, Reno, Nevada January 1998 - December 2000
International Game Technology September 1984 - December 1999
IGT September 1984 - December 1999
IGT September 1984 - December 1999
Skills
Hospitality Industry, Hospitality, Customer Retention, Designing, Hotels, Resorts, Trade Shows, Management, Budgets, Leadership, Training, Sales, Process Scheduler, Customer Service, Hospitality Management, Catering, Convention Services, Forecasting, Meeting Planning, Event Management
Education
University of Nevada-Reno
Xomba.com August 2006 - Present
xomba 2006 - 2009
Gaylord Entertainment December 2002 - February 2007
Education
University of Florida 1987 — 1992
Bachelor of Science, Business/Recreation
Entangled Publishing July 2013 - Present
Orange County Library System May 2013 - Present
Freelance July 2012 - Present
Entangled Publishing July 2012 - July 2013
Entangled Publishing August 2011 - July 2013
CDI November 2011 - May 2013
Gaylord Entertainment July 2009 - August 2011
Rotech Healthcare May 2010 - December 2010
Phi Sigma Rho Foundation June 2007 - August 2010
Three Stars Inc. August 2009 - October 2009
Skills
Project Management, Event Planning, Social Media Marketing, Fundraising, Contract Management, Blogging, Copywriting, Hospitality, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Program Management, Technical Writing, Social Media, Social Networking, Leadership, Publishing, Engineering, Event Management, Editing, Marketing, Publicity, Nonprofits, Management, Marketing Strategy
Education
University of Florida 2001 — 2007
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Gaylord Entertainment Company April 2014 - Present
Gaylord Entertainment March 2013 - April 2014
Gaylord Entertainment June 2012 - March 2013
Westin Hotels & Resorts August 2011 - December 2011
American Hospitality Academy May 2011 - August 2011
Inn at Peralynna June 2008 - December 2010
Skills
excellent people..., work well in groups and..., Planning skills (from..., Work Hardening, Perfectionist, Perfect Attendance, Customer Service, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Oriented, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Lightspeed, Galaxy, Adobe, PowerPoint, Event Planning, Coordinating Events, Hospitality Industry, Time Management
Education
University of North Carolina at Wilmington 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Recreation, Sport Leadership and Tourism Management
FYK Realty Group September 2015 - Present
Carr, Riggs & Ingram December 2014 - July 2015
The Eventful Planner July 2012 - May 2015
Perquimans County Middle School September 2014 - December 2014
Gaylord Entertainment August 2013 - January 2014
StyleHouse Weddings and Events April 2011 - February 2012
Frill Seekers January 2011 - November 2011
American Lung Association January 2011 - April 2011
American Lung Association January 2010 - April 2011
Sunshine Challenge 2010 November 2010 - November 2010
Skills
Customer Service, Lead Generation, Social Networking, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Sales, Event Planning, Parties, Meeting Planning, Sponsorship, Community Outreach, Hospitality, Restaurants, Marketing, Event Management, Leadership, Management, Time Management, Team Building, Entertainment, Public Relations, Outlook, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Coordinating Events, Microsoft Word, Online Advertising, Volunteer Management, Hospitality Management, Fundraising, Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Facebook, Corporate Events, Customer Satisfaction, PowerPoint, Advertising, Press Releases, Wedding Planning, Strategic Planning, Blogging, Project Planning, Online Marketing, Microsoft Excel, Live Events, Media Relations, Account Management, Trade Shows, Budgets, Cpr Certified
Education
University of Central Florida-Rosen College of Hospitality Management 2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Science, Event Management
University of Florida 2008 — 2010
Specialized, Nursing
Subway October 2011 - Present
Gaylord Entertainment 2010 - October 2011
Skills
Hospitality, Restaurants, Food & Beverage, Open Table, Micros, Event Planning, Customer Service, Event Management, Catering, Hospitality Management, Microsoft Office, Resorts, PowerPoint, Menu Development, Microsoft Excel, Hospitality Industry, Hotels, Leadership, Marketing, Meeting Planning, Restaurant Management, Social Media, Social Networking, Time Management
Education
Rosen School of Hospitality Management 2005 — 2009
Restaurant/Food Services Management
University of Central Florida 2004 — 2008
Bachelor's degree, Hospitality Management
Orange County Government/Convention Center 2008 - Present
Orange County Convention Center 2006 - 2008
Gaylord Entertainment 2005 - 2006
Orange County Convention Center 2004 - 2005
Orange County Convention Center 2001 - 2004
Orange County Convention Center 2000 - 2001
Skills
Event Planning, Event Management, Meeting Planning, Hospitality, Corporate Events, Outlook, Trade Shows, Hotels, Customer Service, Hospitality Management, Hospitality Industry
Education
University of Central Florida - College of Business Administration 1993 — 1998
Bachelor of Science, Hospitality Management
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. August 2013 - Present
Cal Poly Pomona March 2012 - June 2013
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society November 2012 - May 2013
Sheraton Fairplex Hotel and Conference Center August 2011 - November 2012
Gaylord Entertainment November 2010 - July 2011
Gaylord Entertainment November 2008 - November 2010
Walt Disney World January 2007 - January 2008
Lowe and Behold Event Accents August 2005 - November 2006
Skills
Event Planning, Meeting Planning, Event Management, Hospitality, Fundraising, Hospitality Management, Hospitality Industry, Social Media, Trade Shows, Hotels, Public Relations, Corporate Events, Banquets, Customer Service, Entertainment, Convention Services, Tourism, Social Networking, Food & Beverage, Resorts, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Word, Sales, Facebook, Public Speaking, Catering, Non-profits, Coordinating Events, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Sponsorship, Time Management, Marketing Communications, Hotel Management
Education
University of Central Florida 2005 — 2008
MS, Hospitality and Tourism Management
University of Central Florida 2001 — 2005
BA, Organizational Communications
Etiquette Edge ~ From Forks and Spoons to Conference Rooms February 2010 - Present
Julie Roberts 2009 - Present
Julie Roberts 2000 - Present
The Biltmore Company 2014 - 2015
William Henry Signature Salon and Spa November 2011 - January 2013
Gaylord Entertainment February 2007 - January 2009
Hendrick Motorsports 1999 - 2004
Carolina Panthers 1997 - 1999
Skills
Personal Branding, Interviews, Hospitality, Leadership, Leadership Development, Event Planning, Public Relations, Coaching, Training, Team Building, Talent Management, Event Management
Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1994 — 1997
BA, Communication Studies
Gaston College 1992 — 1994
AA, Communication, General
Marriott International August 2015 - Present
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company LLC April 2013 - August 2015
Marriott International February 2011 - April 2013
Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center April 2010 - February 2011
Crystal Gateway Marriott Hotel / Crystal City Marriott Hotel / Crystal City Laundry March 2008 - April 2010
Marriott International October 2006 - March 2008
Marriott International September 2004 - September 2005
Barnes & Noble June 2003 - September 2004
Gaylord Entertainment July 2002 - June 2003
Marriott International April 2001 - July 2002
Education
University of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School of Business 1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Science, Accounting
JDRF International April 2015 - Present
American Cancer Society January 2014 - April 2015
American Cancer Society July 2012 - January 2014
American Cancer Society August 2011 - May 2013
ASL Services, Inc. September 2010 - September 2011
EcoWave, LLC October 2009 - April 2011
PrismOne November 2008 - October 2009
KB Home June 2004 - November 2008
Gaylord Entertainment June 2001 - June 2004
Logan's Roadhouse September 1998 - June 2001
Skills
Marketing, Time Management, Nonprofits, Leadership, Project Management, Event Planning, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Social Media, Marketing Communications, Community Outreach, Social Media Marketing, Project Planning, Customer Service, Social Networking, Strategic Planning, Volunteer Management, Account Management, Facebook, Microsoft Office, Team Building, Budgets, Sales, Management, Blogging, Editing, Meeting Planning, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Media Relations, Event Management, Contract Negotiation, Press Releases, Email Marketing, Community Development, Public Relations, Teamwork, Training, Web Design
Education
University of Central Florida 1995 — 2001
BA, Communications
Parthenon Management Group April 2014 - Present
Parthenon Management Group August 2013 - April 2014
Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center November 2005 - August 2013
Gaylord Entertainment November 2005 - December 2009
Ernest N. Morial Convention Center July 1999 - August 2005
Skills
meeting planning, Hospitality, Hotels, Resorts, Convention Centers, Customer Service, Hospitality Management, Convention Services, Event Management, Event Planning, Meeting Planning, Food & Beverage, Catering, Hotel Management, Property Management..., Banquets, Tourism, Pre-opening, Revenue Analysis, Menu Development
Education
University of New Orleans 1994 — 1999
BS, Marketing
Gaylord Entertainment March 2012 - Present
Nickelodeon Suites Resort March 2010 - April 2012
Gaylord Entertainment October 2011 - January 2012
Gaylord Entertainment November 2008 - January 2010
Skills
Hospitality Management, Hospitality, Resorts, Hospitality Industry, Hotels, Front Office, Restaurants, Event Planning, Event Management, Customer Service, Social Networking, Micros, Catering, Property Management..., Hotel Management, Tourism, Management, Convention Services, Meeting Planning, Customer Satisfaction, Time Management
Education
University of Central Florida 2007 — 2011
Bachelor's degree, Event Management
Dell January 2014 - Present
Randstad September 2013 - January 2014
Nebraska Book Company December 2012 - September 2013
Awards Unlimited August 2012 - October 2012
QBE First September 2010 - February 2012
Gaylord Entertainment September 2009 - January 2010
Joe Christensen, Inc. November 1996 - July 2009
Skills
Insurance, Call Center, Customer Service, Customer Satisfaction, Outlook, Data Entry, Proofreading
Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 1989 — 1991
MA, English
University of Nebraska-Lincoln 1985 — 1989
BA, English
Lincoln Southeast 1983 — 1985
High School diploma, college prep
AT&T November 2009 - Present
Gaylord Entertainment March 2005 - August 2009
Dollar General October 2000 - March 2005
Skills
Sales, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Retail, Vendor Management, Sales Management
Education
University of Michigan-Flint 1989 — 1994
B.S., Business Management
Healthways September 2010 - Present
Gaylord Entertainment April 2008 - August 2010
CSC October 2003 - March 2007
Patni Computer Systems January 2001 - October 2003
Education
University of Jammu 1998 — 2001
Master of Computer Applications, Computer Science
University of Jammu 1995 — 1998
Bachelor, Sciences
Marriott International January 2012 - Present
Gaylord Entertainment Company December 2010 - January 2012
Gaylord Entertainment Company July 2006 - December 2010
Marriott International 2005 - 2006
Gaylord Entertainment November 2002 - June 2005
Loews Hotels May 2001 - May 2002
Skills
Hospitality Management, Resorts, Event Planning, Hospitality, Meeting Planning, Hotels, Social Media Marketing, Hotel Management, Sponsorship, Hospitality Industry, Social Networking, Food & Beverage, Marketing, Tourism, Event Management, Corporate Events, Leadership, Catering, Marketing Communications, Convention Services, Public Relations, Restaurants, Revenue Analysis, Strategic Planning, Trade Shows, Marketing Strategy, Customer Service, Social Media
Education
University of Florida 1997 — 2001
BS, Travel & Tourism
Rattletrap Productions October 2006 - Present
Gary Musick Productions 1997 - 1999
William Morris Agency 1995 - 1997
Gaylord Entertainment 1990 - 1995
Skills
Digital Media, Television, Strategic Partnerships, Content Strategy, Online Advertising, Digital Strategy, Integrated Marketing, Broadcast, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Video Production, Advertising, Sales Management, New Business Development, Product Development, Entrepreneurship, Brand Development, Live Events, Theatre, Marketing
Education
University of Kentucky 1985 — 1990
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Arts Administration
Murphy Family Ventures & River Landing Companies June 2015 - Present
Murphy Family Ventures & River Landing Companies July 2014 - June 2015
American Legion of the United States of America August 2011 - April 2013
Gaylord Entertainment May 2010 - April 2011
Gaylord Entertainment July 2008 - May 2010
Sears Holdings Corporation July 2004 - July 2008
Skills
Meeting Planning, Hospitality, Hotels, Hospitality Industry, Event Planning, Event Management, Hospitality Management, Food & Beverage, Catering, Social Media, Hotel Management, Corporate Events
Education
University of Central Florida 2004 — 2009
Hospitality Managemnet, Hospitality Management and Business Management
Gaylord Entertainment October 2012 - Present
Gaylord Entertainment October 2011 - October 2012
Gaylord Entertainment June 2010 - October 2011
Gaylord Entertainment September 2009 - June 2010
Caesars Palace December 2006 - September 2009
Caesars Palace August 2005 - December 2006
Pebble Beach Company January 2005 - February 2005
Skills
Resorts, Event Management, Hospitality Management, Hotel Management, Hospitality Industry, Hotels, Hospitality, Front Office, Food, Catering, Banquets, Food, Meeting Planning, Pre-opening, Revenue Analysis
Education
University of Nevada-Las Vegas 2004 — 2008
Bachelors, Hospitality
VGT February 2015 - Present
Techlink Entertainment February 2013 - January 2015
Express Oil Change and Service Centers June 2012 - January 2015
7A Group LLC 2006 - January 2015
VGT April 2006 - April 2011
Gaylord Entertainment 2001 - 2006
Harrah's Entertainment 1998 - 2001
Station Casinos 1997 - 1998
Harrah's Entertainment 1993 - 1998
Harrah's North Kansas City 1993 - 1998
Skills
Gambling, Process Improvement, Casino, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Operations Management, Cross-functional Team..., Forecasting, Start-ups, Hospitality, Project Management, Business Strategy, Financial Analysis, Executive Management, Leadership, Online Gaming, Sales Management, Management, Business Process..., Business Development, Strategic Partnerships, Strategy, Product Management, Vendor Management, Competitive Analysis, Training, Analysis, Contract Negotiation, Team Leadership, E-commerce, Change Management, Risk Management, Product Development, Program Management, CRM, Business Analysis, Project Planning, Team Management, Integration, Business Intelligence, Business Process, Six Sigma, Marketing Strategy, Analytics, Software Project..., New Business Development, Quality Assurance
Education
Vanderbilt University - Owen Graduate School of Management 2003 — 2005
MBA
University of Nevada-Reno 1982 — 1986
BSBA, Finance
Gaylord Entertainment September 2007 - Present
Gaylord Texan 2007 - Present
Skills
Event Management, Convention Services, Conventions, Meeting Planning, Hospitality Industry
Education
University of Mississippi - School of Business Administration
Slip 14 May 2014 - Present
The Capital Grille June 2008 - May 2014
Pine Forest Camp June 2013 - August 2013
Gaylord Entertainment February 2005 - September 2007
Skills
Restaurants, Menu Development, Customer Satisfaction, Training, Food, Sales, Food & Beverage, Banquets, Hospitality, Catering, Hospitality Management, Fine Dining, Restaurant Management
Education
University of Central Florida 2003 — 2006
Bachelor of Science (BS), Hospitality Administration/Management
University of Central Florida 2003 — 2003
Bachelors of Science, Hospitality Management
HUSA April 2008 - Present
Isle of Capri Casino January 2007 - March 2008
Las Vegas Hilton August 2005 - January 2007
Gaylord Entertainment July 2003 - August 2005
Caesars Palace July 2000 - August 2003
Primm Valley Resort 1998 - 2000
Skills
Food & Beverage, Hospitality, Wine, Restaurants, Menu Development, Hospitality Management, Restaurant Management, Hospitality Industry, Hotels, Catering, Alcoholic Beverages, Banquets, Culinary Skills, Beer, Micros, ALOHA, Event Management, Aloha, New Restaurant Openings, Fine Dining, Wine Tasting, Beverage Industry, Food, Cocktails, Food Service, Bartending, MICROS, Customer Service
Education
University of Houston
BS, HRM & Marketing
Hertz August 2012 - Present
Gaylord Entertainment March 2011 - August 2012
Deloitte September 2004 - March 2011
Skills
SOX, Audit, Accounting, Financial Reporting, Internal Controls, Auditing, GAAP, IFRS, Policy, Assurance, Risk Assessment, Compliance, Financial Analysis, Internal Audit, SEC reporting, Compliance Audits
Education
University of Central Florida - College of Business Administration 2003 — 2004
Master, Accounting
University of Central Florida - College of Business Administration 2001 — 2002
Master, Management Information System
Gaylord Entertainment November 2007 - Present
Wyndham Vacation Ownership June 2004 - June 2007
TDC 2001 - 2004
Equity Office Properties 1992 - 2001
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
MA, BA, Architecture & Construction Management
IBM July 2014 - Present
Oracle May 2012 - July 2014
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. April 2009 - May 2012
Gaylord Entertainment February 2008 - April 2009
Corporate Executive Board 2007 - 2008
Skills
Resorts, Sales, Catering, Account Management, Hospitality, Revenue Analysis, Direct Sales, Event Management, Sales Process, Customer Service, Event Planning, Business Development, Marketing, Contract Negotiation, New Business Development, Cold Calling
Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Sales
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Kenan-Flagler Business School 2003 — 2007
BSBA, Business Administration
Gaylord Entertainment September 2010 - Present
Consumer Electronics Association 2004 - 2007
American Bar Association 2000 - 2003
Skills
Strategic Planning, Budgets, Management, Business Strategy, Financial Analysis, Event Planning, Project Management, Analysis, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Nonprofits
Education
University of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School of Business 2004 — 2006
MBA
University of Pennsylvania
BA, French
Cloudbeds November 2013 - Present
EZYield, a TravelClick company August 2012 - November 2013
Gaylord Hotels August 2010 - August 2012
Gaylord Entertainment April 2009 - June 2011
The Lexington Orlando / Crowne Plaza Orlando Downtown July 2006 - September 2008
Superior Group July 2007 - January 2008
Skills
Web Development, Opera, Holidex, Amadeus, MSI, Revenue Analysis, Hotels, Hospitality, Property Management..., Hospitality Management, Hospitality Industry, Yield Management, Tourism, Resorts, Front Office, Hotel Management, Market Planning, Delphi, Food & Beverage, Forecasting, E-commerce, Sales, Meeting Planning, Hotel Booking, Trade Shows, OnQ, Management, Business Travel, Sabre, Revenue Forecasting, Lodging, Travel Management
Education
University of Florida 2000 — 2004
BA, Economics
Steel Technologies February 2003 - August 2013
Gaylord Entertainment 1987 - 1999
Skills
SOX, Accounts Payable, Forecasting, Lawson, SAP
Education
University of Kentucky
BBA, Business Administration
Marriott International February 2010 - Present
Gaylord Entertainment January 2009 - February 2010
Gaylord Entertainment August 2007 - January 2009
Skills
Hospitality, Hotels, Hospitality Management, Hospitality Industry, Resorts, Hotel Management, Food & Beverage, Event Management, Convention Services, Banquets, Catering, Meeting Planning, Event Planning, Tourism, Front Office, Pre-opening, Corporate Events
Education
University of Louisville 2003 — 2005
Master of Sports Administration, Sports Administration and Marketing
Western Kentucky University 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Advertising
Gaylord Entertainment Banquet service mgrGaylord National Resort & Convention Center2008 - Present
Education
University of Central Florida - College of Business Administration 1976 — 1981
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts July 2015 - Present
Westin Hotels & Resorts December 2014 - July 2015
Omni Hotels February 2013 - November 2014
Omni Hotels September 2012 - April 2013
Omni Hotels August 2011 - September 2012
Gaylord Entertainment October 2007 - July 2011
Swan Court Restaurant, Lounge & Catering July 2007 - February 2008
Skills
Convention Services, Hospitality Industry, Banquets, Hotels, Hospitality Management, Meeting Planning, Pre-opening, Hotel Management, Food, Corporate Events, Event Management, Event Planning, Catering, Customer Service, Food, Hospitality, Menu Development, Resorts, Restaurants, Revenue Analysis, Sales, Trade Shows
Education
University of North Texas 2002 — 2007
Bachelor in Science, Hospitality Management
Coppell High School 1999 — 2002
High School Diploma
Airbnb January 2015 - Present
Airbnb May 2014 - January 2015
Minted January 2014 - May 2014
Marriott International April 2013 - November 2013
Marriott International December 2012 - March 2013
Viacom June 2011 - October 2011
Gaylord Entertainment May 2010 - May 2011
College Humor February 2011 - April 2011
Skills
Customer Service, Hospitality, Hotels, Microsoft Office, Hospitality Management, Hospitality Industry, Customer Satisfaction, Hotel Management, Microsoft Excel, Front Office, Event Management, Microsoft Word, Event Planning, Food & Beverage, PowerPoint
Education
University of Florida 2006 — 2010
Bachelor's degree, Anthropology
Paris Research Center 2009 — 2009
Study Abroad, French Language and Literature
Brown-Forman October 2014 - Present
Brown-Forman July 2012 - September 2014
University of Kentucky January 2012 - May 2012
KET September 2011 - April 2012
University of Kentucky August 2009 - December 2011
Gaylord Entertainment May 2011 - August 2011
Ellis Park Racing May 2010 - September 2010
Education
University of Kentucky 2008 — 2012
Bachelor's Degree, Integrated Strategic Communication and Political Science, graduated summa cum laude
Gaylord Entertainment March 2009 - Present
Houlihans April 2002 - August 2008
Raddisson Barcelo March 2001 - April 2002
Skills
Banquets, Hospitality, Catering, Resorts, Hospitality Management, Hospitality Industry, Hotel Management, Event Management, Food & Beverage, Restaurants, Pre-opening, Hotels, Menu Development
Education
University of Central Florida - College of Business Administration 1976 — 1981
Bachelor of Science, Accounting
East Catholic HS 1969 — 1974
Full Sail University February 2012 - Present
Full Sail University March 2008 - February 2012
Sam Ash Music January 2007 - February 2008
Gaylord Entertainment September 2002 - January 2007
Skills
Algebra, Linear Algebra, Geometry, Calculus, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Trigonometry, Pro Tools, Curriculum Design, Lesson Planning, Swim Instruction, Lifeguarding, Swimming, Physics
Education
University of Phoenix 2010 — 2012
Master of Arts (M.A.), Mathematics Teacher Education, A
University of Central Florida 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History, B
Loews Hotels August 2013 - Present
Loews Hotels June 2012 - August 2013
Hilton Worldwide September 2010 - July 2012
Hilton Worldwide September 2009 - September 2010
Gaylord Entertainment January 2009 - August 2009
Gaylord Entertainment October 2007 - January 2009
Gaylord Entertainment October 2005 - October 2007
Skills
Customer Service, Time Management, Team Leadership, Microsoft Office, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Excel, Negotiation, Event Management, Front Office, Hospitality, Hotels, Hospitality Industry, Hotel Management
Education
University of Central Florida 2001 — 2003
Bachelors of Science, Hospitality Management
Gaylord Entertainment January 2007 - March 2013
Gaylord Hotels January 2004 - January 2007
Gaylord Hotels January 2001 - January 2004
Gaylord Hotels January 1998 - July 2000
Gaylord Opryland Resort January 1996 - January 1997
Skills
Data Analysis, Report Writing, Executive Reporting, Database Administration, Computer Software..., Office Administration, Management, Business Development, Budget Process, Meeting Planning, Convention Services, Event Planning, Hospitality Industry, Public Relations, Hospitality, Hotels, Hotel Management, Hospitality Management, Corporate Events, Catering, Training
Education
University of North Alabama 1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Science (BS), Marketing
Ardee Design Group, LLC May 2004 - Present
Bandit Lites, Inc. July 1999 - May 2004
Freelance January 1995 - July 1999
Gaylord Entertainment May 1992 - January 1995
Skills
Production Managment, Live Events, Lighting Design, Theatre, Lighting, Architectural Lighting, Stage, Lighting Control, Stage Lighting, Corporate Events, Entertainment, AV, Theatrical Production
Education
University of Evansville 1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology