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USA Hosts Employees

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Erin Kneesel Erin Kneesel Las Vegas, Nevada Area Details
Erin Kneesel's USA Hosts Experience August 2005 - July 2008
Job Senior Product Development Manager at Hosts Las Vegas
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Hosts Las Vegas   May 2014 - Present
Hosts Las Vegas   May 2011 - Present
Baskow & Associates  September 2008 - April 2011
USA Hosts   August 2005 - July 2008

Skills
Corporate Events, Event Management, Entertainment, Event Planning, Special Events, Hospitality

Education
University of Nevada-Las Vegas   2003 — 2005
Masters of Science in Hotel Adminstration, Special Events and Conventions

University of Colorado at Boulder - Leeds School of Business   1998 — 2002
Business, Human Resources

Ericka Aviles Ericka Aviles Las Vegas, Nevada Area Details
Ericka Aviles's USA Hosts Experience 2000 - 2004
Job Director of Sales & Strategic Partnerships at Bonotel Exclusive Travel
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Bonotel Exclusive Travel  November 2014 - Present
Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority  August 2011 - Present
Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority  August 2009 - September 2011
Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority  December 2007 - August 2009
Vdara   May 2007 - December 2007
Treasure Island  June 2005 - September 2007
Mirage Hotel  June 2004 - June 2005
MGM Resorts International  January 2004 - June 2004
USA Hosts   2000 - 2004

Skills
Public Affairs, Community Outreach, Advocacy, Community Development, Strategic Partnerships, Strategic Planning, Public Policy, Public Relations, Governmental Affairs, Corporate Social..., Social Media..., Hispanic Market, Bilingual Communications, Event Management, Destination Marketing, Community Engagement, Hospitality, Trade Shows, Hotels, Sales, Meeting Planning, Hospitality Industry, Event Planning, Resorts, Entrepreneurship, Tourism, Sponsorship, Email Marketing, Online Marketing, Hospitality Management, Management, Marketing Communications, Leadership, Corporate Events, Convention Services, Budgets, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Incentives, Contract Negotiation, Social Media Marketing, Customer Service, Online Advertising, Sales Management, Business Development, Relationship Marketing, Advertising, Food & Beverage

Education
University of Nevada-Las Vegas   2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Science in Hotel Administration

Influencer Academy   2013 — 2014

The Ammerman Experience - Media and Crisis Management Training

Valley High School - Academy of Travel & Tourism

Las Vegas Chamber of Commerce   2014 — 2015
Leadership Las Vegas- Class of 2015

Laurel O'Neil Laurel O'Neil Las Vegas, Nevada Details
Laurel O'Neil's USA Hosts Experience April 2004 - February 2005
Job Project Coordinator at Hosts Las Vegas
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Hosts Global Alliance  November 2013 - Present
Hard Rock Cafe  June 2010 - November 2013
Wolfgang Puck Private Dining & Catering   July 2007 - June 2010
Wynn Las Vegas  November 2006 - July 2007
Panache Destination Management  February 2005 - November 2006
USA Hosts   April 2004 - February 2005
USA Hosts   August 2003 - April 2004

Skills
Meeting Planning, Event Management, Hospitality, Hospitality Industry, Hotels, Sales Process, Hospitality Management, Trade Shows, Sales, Corporate Events, Food & Beverage, Tourism, Event Planning, Catering, Marketing Management, Resorts, Sales Management

Education
Trinity University   1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Science, Business Marketing

Mark Howard, CMP, DMCP Mark Howard, CMP, DMCP Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area Details
Mark Howard, CMP, DMCP's USA Hosts Experience May 1996 - October 2001
Job Vice President of Sales at ADVANTAGE Destination & Meeting Services
Industry Events Services
Experience
Advantage Destination & Meeting Services   July 2004 - Present
Welcome Florida   June 2002 - June 2003
USA Hosts   May 1996 - October 2001
BI  1994 - 1997
Walt Disney World  May 1992 - June 1994

Skills
Public Speaking, Marketing, Fundraising, Negotiation, Program Management, DMC, Meeting Planning, Event Management, Event Planning, Trade Shows, Corporate Events, Hospitality, Team Building, Logistics, Hotels

Education
University of Nebraska-Lincoln   1987 — 1992
BS, Marketing and Communications

Andrea Kleinbardt Andrea Kleinbardt Sacramento, California Area Details
Andrea Kleinbardt's USA Hosts Experience August 1996 - April 1998
Job Snr. Director of Sales Operations(SLED), e.Republic
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
e.Republic, Inc.   January 2012 - Present
Government Technology - division of e.Republic, Inc.   January 2008 - January 2012
American Cancer Society - Relay for Life  2010 - 2010
e.Republic  January 2002 - December 2007
e.Republic  November 1998 - December 2001
USA Hosts   August 1996 - April 1998
National Center for Geographic Information & Analysis   February 1992 - July 1994

Skills
Salesforce.com, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Email Marketing, Advertising, Online Advertising, Solution Selling, Magazines, Marketing, Program Management, Management, Strategic Partnerships, Lead Generation, Copywriting, Publishing, Direct Marketing, Account Management, Digital Marketing

Education
University of California, Santa Barbara   1990 — 1994
Political Science, Political Science and Government

Mary Ann MacCartney Mary Ann MacCartney Sarasota, Florida Area Details
Mary Ann MacCartney's USA Hosts Experience 1996 - 1998
Job Event Management
Industry Events Services
Experience
Independent Contractor  2012 - Present
Orientations (S) Pte Ltd   2009 - 2011
Shenzhen Asian Culture Society   2006 - 2011
HelmsBriscoe  2005 - 2007
HelmsBriscoe  2003 - 2005
Bay Area Destination Managment   2003 - 2003
International SOS  2001 - 2002
American Women's Club of Nigeria   2001 - 2002
Small World  1999 - 2002
USA Hosts   1996 - 1998

Skills
Hotels, Meeting Planning, Hospitality Industry, Hospitality, Event Planning, Freelance Writing, Website Development, Publications, Tourism, English, Marketing, Contract Negotiation, Customer Service, Catering, Social Media, Public Relations, Leadership, Management, Hospitality Management, Event Management, Marketing Strategy, Food & Beverage, Marketing Communications, Negotiation, Social Media Marketing, Market Research, Entrepreneurship, Trade Shows, Sales, Corporate Events, Incentives, Advertising

Education
Shenzhen University   2006 — 2007
Chinese Language

Tulane University   1992 — 1993
MA, Latin American Economics

University of New Orleans   1989 — 1992
BA, International Studies

New Trier

David Wehrmann David Wehrmann Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
David Wehrmann's USA Hosts Experience January 1999 - May 2004
Job Event Director at BI
Industry Hospitality
Experience
BI Worldwide  1992 - Present
BI  July 2010 - January 2011
USA Hosts   January 1999 - May 2004

Skills
Corporate Events, Meeting Planning, Trade Shows, Event Management, Event Planning, Hospitality, Incentive Travel, Relationship Marketing, Incentives, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Sponsorship

Education
University of Minnesota-Duluth   1986 — 1990
Liberal Arts

Rhiannon Hamel Rhiannon Hamel Las Vegas, Nevada Area Details
Rhiannon Hamel's USA Hosts Experience October 2004 - February 2006
Job Convention Services Manager at Wynn Resorts
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Wynn Resorts  November 2010 - Present
ReInvent Entertainment & Events   August 2008 - November 2010
Farrington Productions Inc   March 2006 - July 2008
USA Hosts   October 2004 - February 2006

Skills
Event Management, Hotels, Corporate Events, Customer Service, Marketing, Hospitality

Education
Hawaii Pacific University   1997 — 2001
Bachelors of Science in Business Administration, Marketing and Management

Beau G. Barendt Beau G. Barendt Las Vegas, Nevada Area Details
Beau G. Barendt's USA Hosts Experience June 1998 - August 2000
Job Sr. Systems Infrastructure Engineer Hospitality Services Group at Agilysys
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Agilysys  April 2008 - Present
Perkins Coie  August 2007 - February 2008
MGM Mirage  December 2006 - April 2007
TelePacific Communications  November 2000 - December 2006
Mpower Communications  2000 - 2006
USA Hosts   June 1998 - August 2000
Casino Data Systems  April 1996 - June 1998

Skills
Operating Systems, Solaris, Data Center, Cloud Computing, Cisco Technologies, Leadership, Servers, Application Support

Education
University Of Phoenix   2006 — 2008
Business Management

Brittany Buchanan, CMP Brittany Buchanan, CMP Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Brittany Buchanan, CMP's USA Hosts Experience May 2010 - August 2010
Job Director, Convention & Meeting Services at Associated General Contractors of America
Industry Events Services
Experience
Associated General Contractors of America  July 2015 - Present
The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute   June 2014 - July 2015
The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute   October 2011 - June 2014
East Carolina Heart Institute at ECU   August 2010 - May 2011
USA Hosts   May 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Event Planning, Event Management, Hospitality, Meeting Planning, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Food & Beverage, Sales, Microsoft Excel, Catering, Hospitality Management, Leadership, Budgets, Public Relations, Fundraising

Education
East Carolina University   2007 — 2011
B.S. Hospitality Management, Conventions and Special Events

East Carolina University   2007 — 2011
BS, Hospitality Management

Elysse Burrow Denton Elysse Burrow Denton Dallas/Fort Worth Area Details
Elysse Burrow Denton's USA Hosts Experience July 2007 - July 2008
Job Meeting Planner
Industry Hospitality
Experience
American Heart Association  2008 - September 2011
USA Hosts   July 2007 - July 2008
1st Global  September 2006 - July 2007
American Association of Professional Landmen   January 2005 - September 2006

Education
Texas A&M International University   2000 — 2004
BA, International Studies

heather church heather church Las Vegas, Nevada Area Details
heather church's USA Hosts Experience July 2000 - December 2001
Job Outside Sales Representative at Wagner Media Inc.
Industry Events Services
Experience
Wagner Media Inc.   July 2015 - Present
VER Video Equipment Rentals  October 2011 - Present
P.J. Clarke's   February 2011 - November 2011
DS&L, Display supply and lighting   November 2009 - September 2010
The Freeman Company  November 2004 - August 2009
Encore Productions  2001 - November 2004
USA Hosts   July 2000 - December 2001

Skills
AV, Audio Visual Rental, Event Planning, Events, Parties, Bartending, Event Management, Trade Shows, Rentals, Photography, Social Networking, Wedding Planning, Food & Beverage, Lighting, Craft, Corporate Events, Live Events, Convention Services, Production Planning, Sales, Outside Sales, Entertainment, Relationship Marketing, Account Management, Festivals, Sound, Hospitality, Projection, Hotels, Production Managment, Live Sound, Theatre, Tourism, Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Audio Visual Support, CMP, Customer Service, Customer Service..., CPT, Certified Meeting..., Sales Presentations, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Arts, Art History, Private Events, Stage Lighting, Sponsorship

Education
University of Michigan-Flint   1992 — 1994
yes

University of Michigan-Flint
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

Lenny Talarico CSEP Lenny Talarico CSEP Las Vegas, Nevada Area Details
Lenny Talarico CSEP's USA Hosts Experience 2004 - 2006
Job Director of Events at MGM Resorts Event Productions
Industry Events Services
Experience
MGM Resorts Event Productions   July 2006 - Present
USA Hosts   2004 - 2006
Rio All Suite Hotel and Casino  2002 - 2004

Skills
Corporate Events, Event Management, Entertainment, Hotels, Public Speaking, Parties, Resorts, Meeting Planning, Theatre, Music, Event Planning, Weddings, Live Events, Sales Management, Marketing Communications, Fundraising, Tourism, Food & Beverage, Wedding Planning, AV, Sponsorship, Speakers Bureau, Creative Services, Special Events...

Education
Hofstra University   1982 — 1984

CCHS

Jeff Swartwout Jeff Swartwout Las Vegas, Nevada Area Details
Jeff Swartwout's USA Hosts Experience March 1984 - October 2003
Job Convention Sales Manager at Primm Valley Resorts
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Primm Valley Resorts  June 2010 - Present
ThePulseofLasVegas.com   June 2009 - February 2011
Luxury Suites International   July 2008 - June 2009
Custom Conventions   November 2005 - April 2008
USA Hosts   March 1984 - October 2003
Hilton Hotels Las Vegas   January 1978 - March 1984

Skills
Trade Shows, Budgets, New Business Development, Management, Vendor Relationships, Project Management, Strategic Alliances, Web Marketing, Hospitality, Hotels, Meeting Planning, Hospitality Industry, Tourism, Hospitality Management, Resorts

Education
University of Wisconsin-Stout   1970 — 1971
BS, Hotel and Restaurant Management

Paul Smith's College   1968 — 1970
Associate of Science (A.S.), Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management

Trish Daigle, CMP Trish Daigle, CMP Greater New Orleans Area Details
Trish Daigle, CMP's USA Hosts Experience 2000 - 2005
Job Corporate Travel Supervisor at Hornbeck Offshore
Industry Maritime
Experience
Hornbeck Offshore  December 2005 - Present
USA Hosts   2000 - 2005
Travel New Orleans   1997 - 2000

Skills
Team Building, Travel Management, Budgets, Maritime, Business Travel, Supervisory Skills, Microsoft Office, Ports, Marine Engineering, Training, Operations Management, Logistics, Employee Relations, Hotels, Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Contract Management, Team Leadership, Process Improvement, Maritime Operations, Transportation, Change Management, Customer Service, Sailing, Human Resources, Strategic Planning, Incentives, Microsoft Excel, Travel Technology, Hospitality, Project Planning, Leadership, Sales, Tourism, Sabre, Management

Education
University of New Orleans   1994 — 1998
BS, HOTEL, RESTAURANT AND TOURISM ADMINISTRATION

St. Mary's Dominican High School   1991 — 1994

Michelle Sandler, CEM Michelle Sandler, CEM Las Vegas, Nevada Area Details
Michelle Sandler, CEM's USA Hosts Experience March 2011 - August 2011
Job Director of Operations at Style Event Design
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Style Event Design   May 2014 - Present
Hosts Las Vegas   May 2013 - Present
Hosts Global Alliance  August 2011 - Present
USA Hosts   March 2011 - August 2011
Baskow & Associates  March 2010 - March 2011
Baskow & Associates  March 2010 - February 2011
ConvExx  December 2003 - November 2009
Delta Airlines  November 1996 - November 2003

Skills
Hospitality Industry, Corporate Events, Meeting Planning, Program Management, Marketing, Hospitality, Negotiation, Customer Service, Budgets, Logistics, Trade Shows, Proposal Writing, Hospitality Management, Event Management, Social Media Marketing, Time Management, Tourism, Contract Negotiation, Entertainment, Hotels, Parties, Live Events, Sponsorship, Leadership, Social Media, Event Planning

Education
California State University-Long Beach

Long Beach City College
Business

Patty Kindness Patty Kindness Las Vegas, Nevada Area Details
Patty Kindness's USA Hosts Experience September 2009 - April 2011
Job National Sales Manager at AlliedPRA
Industry Events Services
Experience
AlliedPRA Destination Management  May 2011 - Present
AlliedPRA Destination Management  May 2011 - October 2011
USA Hosts   September 2009 - April 2011
Champion Expositions   November 2007 - June 2009
Convention Management Associates   April 2004 - October 2007
LVCVA  2000 - 2004
Sands Expo & Convention Center   February 1999 - September 2000

Skills
Trade Shows, Management, Meeting Planning, Contract Negotiation, Budgets, Leadership, Hospitality, Customer Service, Corporate Events, Event Management, Event Planning, Time Management, Incentives, Hotels, Hospitality Industry, Sales, Entertainment

Education
University of Nevada-Las Vegas   2000 — 2002
Business Administration

Delaware County Community College   1997 — 1999
Business Administration

Naomi Shupp Naomi Shupp Kansas City, Missouri Area Details
Naomi Shupp's USA Hosts Experience July 2001 - June 2003
Job Commercial Escrow Officer at Chicago Title Insurance Company
Industry Real Estate
Experience
Chicago Title Insurance Company  March 2004 - Present
USA Hosts   July 2001 - June 2003
Monterey Institute of International Studies  August 1997 - September 1999

Skills
Title Insurance, Real Estate Transactions, Real Estate, Investment Properties, Escrow, Closings, Notary Public, Foreclosures, Refinance, Short Sales, Real Estate Development, Customer Service, Negotiation, Leases, Sellers, Commercial Real Estate, Legal Translation, Literary Translation, Copy Editing, Proofreading, Literary Criticism, First Time Home Buyers, Investors

Education
Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey   1997 — 1999
MA, French Translation

Southwestern University   1993 — 1997
BA, International Studies (European History, German); French

Beth Ricklefs Beth Ricklefs Greater San Diego Area Details
Beth Ricklefs's USA Hosts Experience September 1995 - December 1999
Job Corporate Meetings and Incentives Supervisor at InNOut Burger
Industry Hospitality
Experience
In-N-Out Burger  August 2014 - Present
Zodiac Pool Systems  January 2014 - August 2014
In-N-Out Burger  June 2011 - June 2013
ADC  August 2008 - January 2011
Self Employed  January 2000 - September 2008
USA Hosts   September 1995 - December 1999

Skills
Hospitality Industry, Catering, Event Planning, Food & Beverage, Program Management, Budgets, Trade Shows, Marketing, Hospitality Management, Management, Hotels, Revenue Analysis, Meeting Planning, Incentives, Logistics, Event Management, Leadership, Incentive Programs, Corporate Events, Hospitality, Resorts

Education
Normandale Community College   1993 — 1995
Associates, Hospitality Management

University of Wisconsin-La Crosse   1985 — 1989

Lauren Abbl Lauren Abbl Phoenix, Arizona Area Details
Lauren Abbl's USA Hosts Experience September 1999 - October 2005
Job General Manager at USA Hosts / Circa Arizona
Industry Hospitality
Experience
USA Hosts / Circa Arizona   Biltmore Destination Services Sales ManagerArizona Biltmore Resort & SpaOctober 2006 - October 2006
USA Hosts   September 1999 - October 2005

Education
Arizona State University   1992 — 1996

Nancy Rodriguez Nancy Rodriguez Las Vegas, Nevada Area Details
Nancy Rodriguez's USA Hosts Experience December 2004 - December 2008
Job Director of Creative and Operations at By Dzign
Industry Hospitality
Experience
By Dzign  September 2013 - Present
By Dzign  January 2012 - September 2013
Origin Event Planning   June 2011 - December 2011
AGR, Amusement Game Rentals   May 2009 - June 2011
USA Hosts   December 2004 - December 2008

Skills
Meeting Planning, Corporate Events, Event Management, Event Planning, Hospitality, Entertainment, Hospitality Management, Resorts, Hotels, Public Relations, Wedding Planning, Trade Shows, CRM, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Live Events, Sales, Sponsorship, Catering, Parties, Convention Services, Private Events, Tourism, Food & Beverage, Hospitality Industry, Weddings, Coordinating Events, Special Event, Banquets, Event Producing, Galas, Coordinating Special..., Incentive Travel, Incentives, Relationship Marketing

Education
University of Nevada-Las Vegas   1999 — 2004

University of Nevada-Las Vegas

Sara Robin Sara Robin Greater Chicago Area Details
Sara Robin's USA Hosts Experience September 2009 - January 2010
Job General Manager at Hamra Enterprises
Industry Events Services
Experience
Chicago Bread, LLC dba Panera Bread  October 2014 - Present
Chicago Bread, LLC dba Panera Bread  July 2011 - Present
MEET Las Vegas  April 2010 - September 2010
Pacific Event Production Co   January 2010 - April 2010
Putter's Bar & Grill   December 2008 - April 2010
USA Hosts   September 2009 - January 2010
Village Pub  June 2006 - October 2008
Tilted Kilt  October 2003 - April 2007
Franklin Elementary  October 2001 - July 2003
Kralovec, Jambois, & Schwartz Law Firm   April 2001 - August 2001

Skills
Hospitality, Special Events, Trade Shows, Customer Service, Word

Education
The International School of Hospitality   2009 — 2009
Cetification, Conference Management & Event Planning

University of Iowa   1995 — 1999
BA, Elem/Early Childhood Education

Melanie Melugin Melanie Melugin Dallas/Fort Worth Area Details
Melanie Melugin's USA Hosts Experience 2003 - 2005
Job Professional photographer specializing in corporate special events, newborn photography and milestone photography. DFW.
Industry Photography
Experience
Mommy  November 2009 - Present
Melanie Melugin Photography   January 2009 - Present
Outstanding Productions Inc.   August 2005 - October 2009
USA Hosts   2003 - 2005
French Quarter Festivals, Inc.   2003 - 2004
St. Mary's School   August 2001 - June 2003

Skills
Photography, Event Photography, Wedding Photography, Children's Photography, Lifestyle Photography, Natural Lighting, Newborn Photography, Family Photography, Senior Portraits, Event Management, Event Planning, Management

Education
University of New Orleans   2003 — 2005
Partial Masters Degree in HRT, Tourism and Travel Services Management

Texas Tech University   1996 — 2001
Bachelor of Science, British Literature

Plano Senior High School   1993 — 1995
High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates

Katie Wolken Katie Wolken Las Vegas, Nevada Details
Katie Wolken's USA Hosts Experience September 2006 - December 2008
Job Operations Manager at AlliedPRA Arizona
Industry Hospitality
Experience
AlliedPRA Arizona   June 2015 - Present
AlliedPRA Las Vegas   June 2011 - May 2015
Hosts Destination Services   May 2010 - July 2011
VEP   March 2009 - May 2010
USA Hosts   September 2006 - December 2008

Skills
Corporate Events, Hospitality, Event Management, Hospitality Industry, Hospitality Management, Event Planning, Food & Beverage, Catering, Tourism, Restaurants, Trade Shows, Meeting Planning, Operations Management, Incentives, Budgets, Customer Service, Sales, Management, Hotels, Leadership, Banquets, Program Management, Marketing, Contract Negotiation, Strategy, Wedding Planning, Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, Social Networking

Education
University of Arizona   2001 — 2004
BA, Psychology, Business, Communications, & Leadership

Eastern Washington University   2000 — 2001
Sports Med/PR, Sports Med/PR

Joel E. Ferris HS   1998 — 2000
Diploma, General Studies

Gonzaga Preparatory   1997 — 1998
General Studies, General Studies

Ashley Yeldell Hubenthal Ashley Yeldell Hubenthal Monroe, Louisiana Details
Ashley Yeldell Hubenthal's USA Hosts Experience August 2009 - October 2010
Job Account Executive at BayouLife Magazine
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
BayouLife Magazine   January 2015 - Present
The Cinderella Project of Monroe   November 2010 - Present
Bayou Desiard Dragon Boat Festival   May 2012 - May 2015
The Radio People  October 2011 - May 2013
KEDM Public Radio   February 2011 - October 2011
SB Magazine  March 2010 - October 2010
USA Hosts   August 2009 - October 2010
Rue Dumaine Guesthouse   May 2007 - August 2008

Skills
Public Relations, Media Planning, Non-profit Development, Social Media, Fundraising, Newspapers, Newsletters, Event Planning, Copywriting, Media Relations, Social Networking, Media Buying, Email Marketing, Online Marketing, Cold Calling, Sales, Press Releases, Social Media Marketing, Nonprofits, Trade Shows, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, Small Business, Direct Mail, Corporate Communications, Marketing Strategy, Event Management, Sponsorship, Copy Editing, New Business Development, Facebook, Time Management, Marketing, Project Planning, Direct Marketing, Marketing Communications, Internal Communications, Corporate Events, Budgets, Advertising, Radio

Education
University of New Orleans   2006 — 2009
Master's, Hotel, Restaurant & Tourism

Louisiana State University   2000 — 2005
Bachelor's, Public Relations/English/History

Melissa Zorko, CMP Melissa Zorko, CMP Las Vegas, Nevada Area Details
Melissa Zorko, CMP's USA Hosts Experience June 2000 - June 2005
Job General Manager at Hello Las Vegas!
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Hello! Destination Management  October 2006 - Present
Destinations by Design  June 2005 - October 2006
USA Hosts   June 2000 - June 2005

Skills
Event Planning, Event Management, Hospitality, Special Events, Promotions

Education
Black Hills State University   1992 — 1996
BS, Tourism

Laramie High School   1989 — 1991

Mindy Slovick Mindy Slovick Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area Details
Mindy Slovick's USA Hosts Experience July 2002 - March 2004
Job Fundraising, Poltical Consultant
Industry Philanthropy
Experience
M2S2   June 2008 - Present
Schering Plough  December 2006 - June 2008
GlaxoSmithKline  April 2004 - December 2006
USA Hosts   July 2002 - March 2004

Education
University of Arizona   1994 — 1998
BA, Political Science/Communications

Gina Veneziano Gina Veneziano Chicago, Illinois Details
Gina Veneziano's USA Hosts Experience June 2007 - August 2008
Job Event Sales Manager at The Chopping Block
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
The Chopping Block  June 2014 - Present
Freelance Marketer  February 2013 - Present
The Chopping Block  2014 - 2015
The Chopping Block  2014 - 2015
The Chopping Block  2014 - 2015
Berghoff Catering & Restaurant Group  March 2012 - February 2013
Metromix  July 2010 - April 2012
Gannett  August 2008 - October 2010
USA Hosts   June 2007 - August 2008
Marriott International  March 2006 - June 2007

Skills
Social Media, Entertainment, Newsletters, Event Planning, Fundraising, Event Management, Special Events, Public Relations, Budgeting, Customer Relations, Promotions, Strategic Planning, Social Media Marketing, Microsoft Office, Spanish, Sponsorship, Integrated Marketing, Guerrilla Marketing, Event Marketing, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Advertising, Social Networking, Marketing, Copywriting, Leadership, Budgets, Customer Service

Education
University of Chicago   2011 — 2012
certificate, Integrated Marketing

Penn State University   2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Science, Marketing, International Studies

Matthew Christian Matthew Christian Las Vegas, Nevada Area Details
Matthew Christian's USA Hosts Experience 1998 - 2000
Job Deputy District Attorney at Clark County District Attorney Civil Division
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Clark County District Attorney - Civil Division   October 2013 - Present
Kolesar & Leatham  April 2007 - October 2013
Lefebvre & Associates   August 2000 - April 2007
USA Hosts   1998 - 2000
Scenic Airlines  1994 - 1998

Skills
Commercial and Business..., Dispute Resolution, Construction Law, Surety Law, Legal Writing, Real Estate, Dispute, Surety, Family Law, Product Liability, Commercial Litigation, Administrative Law, Class Actions, Litigation, Mediation, Appeals, Trials, Arbitration, Personal Injury, Trial Practice, Civil Litigation, Legal Research

Education
University of Nevada-Las Vegas, William S. Boyd School of Law   1999 — 2002
J.D., Law

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   1988 — 1992
BA, Secondary Education

Brenda Parker CMP, DMCP Brenda Parker CMP, DMCP Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area Details
Brenda Parker CMP, DMCP's USA Hosts Experience September 1998 - December 2003
Job Director of Operations at AlliedPRA South Florida
Industry Hospitality
Experience
AlliedPRA South Florida   April 2014 - Present
Baskow & Associates  November 2013 - April 2014
GEP South Florida   August 2010 - October 2013
SFN Group  January 2010 - May 2010
GEP South Florida   2010 - 2010
Advantage DMS, Inc.   March 2006 - September 2008
Meeting Dynamics and Dynamic Productions   January 2004 - March 2006
Welcome Florida   January 2003 - December 2004
USA Hosts   September 1998 - December 2003

Education
Old Dominion University

Gina Harper Gina Harper San Francisco Bay Area Details
Gina Harper's USA Hosts Experience June 1985 - March 1988
Job Director of Sales at The Mountain Winery
Industry Security and Investigations
Experience
The Mountain Winery  June 2014 - Present
Site Northern California Chapter   2010 - Present
California Cafe  September 2013 - January 2014
ADT  November 2012 - September 2013
Hornblower  March 2009 - April 2011
CBS Radio  February 2008 - March 2009
Radio Disney  September 2007 - August 2008
Hornblower  January 1988 - November 1998
USA Hosts   June 1985 - March 1988

Skills
Corporate Events, Event Management, Event Planning, Account Management, Advertising, Hospitality, Public Relations, Customer Service, Hospitality Industry, Hotels, Sales, Marketing, Photography, Social Networking, Weddings, Social Media, Team Building, Hospitality Management, Meeting Planning, Wedding Planning, Marketing Strategy, Trade Shows, Program Management, Sales Management, Training, Marketing Communications, Management, Time Management, Media Relations, Budgets, New Business Development

Education
University of Arizona   1977 — 1982
BA, Communications-Radio/TV

Castilleja School, Palo Alto, CA.   1976 — 1977

Hillview, Elementary School   1965 — 1973

Chelsea Bibb Chelsea Bibb Las Vegas, Nevada Area Details
Chelsea Bibb's USA Hosts Experience August 2005 - December 2008
Job Counsel at Everi Payments Inc.
Industry Gambling & Casinos
Experience
Everi Holdings Inc.  May 2014 - Present
Everi Holdings Inc.  September 2013 - May 2014
Lynne Law Firm   March 2011 - August 2012
State of Nevada Legislative Counsel Bureau   January 2009 - June 2009
USA Hosts   August 2005 - December 2008
State of Nevada  January 2005 - May 2005

Skills
Corporate Events, Meeting Planning, Event Management, Hospitality, Trade Shows, Event Planning, Hotels, Account Management, Contract Negotiation, Customer Service, Sales Management, Social Media, Budgets, Marketing, Resorts, Legal Writing, Corporate Law, Casino, Legal Research, Casino Gaming, Contract Law, Gaming Industry, Improvisation, Payment Card Processing, Payment Industry, Payments, Mergers, Sales Contracts, Tribal Gaming, Vendor Contracts, Business Development, Management, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Entrepreneurship

Education
University of Nevada-Las Vegas, William S. Boyd School of Law   2007 — 2010
Law, Law

University of Nevada-Reno   1999 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism

Loralee Boughton Loralee Boughton Las Vegas, Nevada Details
Loralee Boughton's USA Hosts Experience May 1994 - June 2009
Job Executive Administrator / Project Manager at Victoria's Event Productions
Industry Events Services
Experience
Victoria's Event Productions   June 2009 - February 2010
USA Hosts   May 1994 - June 2009
Speedway Children's Charities  2004 - 2009
USA Hosts Destination Services   August 1989 - May 1994
USA MEDIA INC   March 1991 - February 1994
University of Nevada Las Vegas  December 1989 - December 1990
ATLAS COPCO, INC   August 1988 - July 1989
Albany County Convention & Visitors Bureau  1987 - 1989
Days Inn - Albany, NY   August 1985 - 1987

Skills
Social Media, Online Research, Social Networking, Corporate Events, Event Planning, Event Management, Public Relations, Meeting Planning, Entertainment, Trade Shows, Hotels, Hospitality, Customer Service, Hospitality Management, Tourism, Live Events, Fundraising, Management, Nonprofits, Incentives, Microsoft Office, Sales, Marketing, Coordinating Events, Microsoft Excel, Budgets, Hospitality Industry, Sponsorship, Front Office, Hiring, Operations Management, System Administration, Microsoft Word, Resorts, Events Coordination, Administration, Office Administration, Entertainment Industry

Education
University of Nevada-Las Vegas   1989 — 1990
M.S.

Widener University   1983 — 1985
B.S.

Paul Smith's College   1981 — 1983
A.A.S.

Patricia (Street) O'Neal Patricia (Street) O'Neal Dallas/Fort Worth Area Details
Patricia (Street) O'Neal's USA Hosts Experience August 2008 - January 2009
Job National Sales Manager at InterContinental Hotels & Resorts
Industry Hospitality
Experience
InterContinental Hotels & Resorts  August 2014 - Present
DoubleTree by Hilton Dallas - Market Center   September 2012 - August 2014
Four Points by Sheraton College Station   August 2011 - December 2011
PRA Destination Management  January 2009 - November 2009
USA Hosts   August 2008 - January 2009
BRING IT ON! Dallas   February 2008 - August 2008
Aquent/Texas Instruments   June 2007 - November 2007
The Fairmont Hotel  June 2005 - May 2007
Office of Congressman Max Sandlin   June 2002 - July 2002

Skills
Microsoft Office, Property Management..., Customer Service, Customer Retention, Staff Management, Front Office, Sales Management, Event Management, Corporate Events, Event Based Marketing, Trade Shows, Event Planning, Food & Beverage, Catering, Pre-opening, Delphi, Destination Management..., Spanish, Galaxy, InDesign, Illustrator, Event Marketing Strategy, Meeting Planning, Revenue Analysis, Banquets, Customer Satisfaction, Hotels, Restaurants, Sales

Education
Texas A&M University   2001 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism/Public Relations

Elizabeth Green Elizabeth Green Las Vegas, Nevada Area Details
Elizabeth Green's USA Hosts Experience December 2010 - April 2011
Job Assistant Director at Vegas Valley Gymnastics Center
Industry Health, Wellness and Fitness
Experience
Vegas Valley Gymnastics Center   April 2015 - Present
Vegas Valley Gymnastics Center   September 2013 - April 2015
Lifetime Income Services   January 2014 - November 2014
Embassy Suites Las Vegas   September 2012 - June 2013
Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak and Stone Crab   March 2012 - September 2012
Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab   April 2011 - March 2012
USA Hosts   December 2010 - April 2011
Doubletree Hotel Irvine Spectrum   May 2009 - December 2010
Doubletree Hotel Irvine Spectrum   August 2008 - May 2009
KidsAlong, Inc.   March 2005 - July 2008

Skills
Event Planning, Event Management, Food & Beverage, Catering, Hospitality Management, Hospitality Industry, Banquets, Hotels, Delphi, Reserve, Corporate Events, Hospitality, Training, Management, Leadership, Restaurants, Sales

Education
California State University-Monterey Bay   2004 — 2008
B.S., Business Administration - specialization in Hospitality Management

Terry Epton, CIS, CITE, DMCP Terry Epton, CIS, CITE, DMCP New Orleans, Louisiana Details
Terry Epton, CIS, CITE, DMCP's USA Hosts Experience August 1982 - December 2010
Job President at Hosts New Orleans
Industry Events Services
Experience
Hosts New Orleans   July 2013 - Present
Hosts Global Alliance  January 2011 - July 2013
Incentive Research Foundation   January 2007 - January 2013
New Orleans Tourism Marketing Corporation Board Member   January 2008 - December 2012
New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau   January 2004 - December 2012
USA Hosts   August 1982 - December 2010
SITE International Board of Directors   January 1994 - January 2000

Skills
Corporate Events, Trade Shows, Incentive Travel, Hospitality Industry, Hospitality, Incentives, Meeting Planning, Event Management, Hotels, Event Planning, Tourism, Marketing, Hospitality Management, Budgets, Incentive Programs, Management, Marketing Strategy, Leadership, Sales, Resorts, Catering, Hotel Management, Contract Negotiation, Revenue Analysis, Account Management, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Engaging Speaker, Dynamic Communicator, Convention Services, Destination Marketing, Food & Beverage, Social Networking, Sales Management, Travel Management, DMC, Sponsorship, Destination Management..., Restaurants, Location Intelligence, Parties, Customer Service

Education
University of New Orleans   1973 — 1978
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business Administration, Major - Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism management

University of New Orleans _ Hotel, Restaurant and Tourism management
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

Beth Amadon Beth Amadon Greater New Orleans Area Details
Beth Amadon's USA Hosts Experience 2007 - 2008
Job Senior Sales Manager, InterContinental New Orleans
Industry Hospitality
Experience
InterContinental New Orleans  October 2008 - Present
InterContinental Hotel  2008 - Present
Hotel InterContinental New Orleans   2008 - Present
InterContinental Hotels Group  2008 - Present
USA Hosts   2007 - 2008
BBC Destination Management  1997 - 2005

Education
University of New Orleans   1974 — 1984

Debra Garofalo Debra Garofalo Las Vegas, Nevada Area Details
Debra Garofalo's USA Hosts Experience June 2005 - September 2008
Job Sales Manager at USA Hosts
Industry Events Services
Experience
USA Hosts   June 2005 - September 2008

Education
University of Phoenix   2008 — 2009
MBA, Master of Business Administration

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

Patty Leimel Patty Leimel Las Vegas, Nevada Area Details
Patty Leimel's USA Hosts Experience January 2006 - December 2007
Job National Account Executive at Copper Creek Partners
Industry Events Services
Experience
Copper Creek Partners   January 2008 - Present
USA Hosts   January 2006 - December 2007
Aladdin Resort & Casino  July 1999 - April 2005

Education
Northern Arizona University   1991 — 1993

Tracy Davies Tracy Davies Phoenix, Arizona Area Details
Tracy Davies's USA Hosts Experience 1991 - 1996
Job Account Director at Westin Kierland Resort & Spa
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Westin Kierland Resort & Spa  August 2001 - Present
Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide  2001 - Present
Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort and Spa at Gainey Ranch  1996 - 2001
USA Hosts Destination Services   December 1991 - January 1996
USA Hosts   1991 - 1996
USA Hosts   1991 - 1996

Skills
Hotels, Resorts, Hospitality, Hospitality Industry, Hospitality Management, Meeting Planning, Tourism, Hotel Management, Revenue Analysis, Yield Management, Food & Beverage, Convention Services, Rooms Division, Incentives, Hotel Booking, Event Management, Business Travel, Catering, Travel Management, Leadership, Restaurants, Opera, Weddings, Banquets, Event Planning, Front Office, Public Relations, Sales, Corporate Events, Pre-opening, Food Service, Trade Shows, Property Management..., Leisure

Education
Arizona State University   1984 — 1988
Bachelor of Science, Tourism Management

Kathleen Spurney, CMP Kathleen Spurney, CMP Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Kathleen Spurney, CMP's USA Hosts Experience 1992 - 1999
Job Senior Event Manager at Fannie Mae
Industry Real Estate
Experience
Fannie Mae  2007 - Present
Lettuce Entertain You  2005 - 2007
Crustacean, Las Vegas   2004 - 2005
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino  2002 - 2004
USA Hosts   1992 - 1999

Skills
Hospitality, Hotels, Meeting Planning, Event Management, Trade Shows, Hospitality Management, Sponsorship, Resorts, Hospitality Industry, Marketing Strategy, Tourism, Corporate Events, Sales Management, Catering, Event Planning, Convention Services, Budgets, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, Contract Negotiation, Incentives, Sales, Market Planning, Wedding Planning, Marketing Communications, Relationship Marketing, Food & Beverage, Private Events, Entertainment, Incentive Programs, Travel Management, Parties, Social Networking, Direct Marketing, Online Marketing, Account Management, Hotel Management, Email Marketing

Education
Clemson University   1979 — 1983
BS, Business/Tourism Management

Deede Blum Deede Blum Greater Chicago Area Details
Deede Blum's USA Hosts Experience October 1999 - August 2000
Job Program Director at Jenny Craig
Industry Events Services
Experience
Jenny Craig  November 2010 - Present
CB Entertainment   November 2005 - January 2009
Las Vegas Destination Services   October 2000 - September 2005
USA Hosts   October 1999 - August 2000
Unforgettable Journeys   July 1995 - August 1999

Skills
Event Planning, Event Management, Fundraising, Negotiation, Corporate Events, Meeting Planning, Trade Shows, Sponsorship, Public Relations, Marketing Communications, Coordinating Events, Hospitality, Tourism, Customer Service, Management, Sales

Education
American University
BA, Communications

Missouri Auction School
Auctioneer

Katherine Babb Katherine Babb New Haven, Connecticut Details
Katherine Babb's USA Hosts Experience December 2007 - December 2008
Job Clinical Therapist
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
The Children's Center of Hamden  August 2014 - Present
USA Hosts   December 2007 - December 2008

Education
Southern Connecticut State University   2012 — 2014
Master’s Degree, Social Science- Master of Social Work

Suffolk University   2001 — 2005
Bachelor’s Degree, English Literature and Philosophy

Amy Downing Amy Downing Greater Denver Area Details
Amy Downing's USA Hosts Experience May 1993 - December 1994
Job Special Events Coordinator at IAALS University of Denver
Industry Events Services
Experience
IAALS - University of Denver   April 2014 - Present
Downing Events   September 1997 - April 2014
Freddie Mac  December 1994 - August 1997
USA Hosts   May 1993 - December 1994
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company L.L.C.   June 1991 - May 1993
The Westin Hotel  October 1987 - June 1991

Skills
Event Management, Event Planning, Corporate Events, Project Management, Customer Service, Contract Negotiation, Budgets, Marketing Strategy, Management, Hotels, Microsoft Office, Graphic Design, Newsletters, Project Planning, Public Speaking, Entertainment, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Sponsorship, Sales, Fundraising

Education
Ohio Wesleyan University
Bachelor's degree, English Language and Literature, General

Syracuse University
London Centre, London England