Visit Orlando
Orlando, a city in central Florida, is home to more than a dozen theme parks. Chief among its claims to fame is Walt Disney World, comprised of parks like the Magic Kingdom and Epcot, as well as water parks. Another major destination, Universal Orlando, offers Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure, with the Wizarding World of Harry Potter straddling both. Elevation: 82′ Weather: 62°F (17°C), Wind W at 14 mph (23 km/h), 85% Humidity Local time: Sunday 7:21 AM Population: 280,257 (2017) Area code: 407
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Visit Orlando Employees
GMR Marketing February 2015 - Present
Visit Orlando October 2014 - February 2015
American Eagle Outfitters April 2013 - March 2014
American Eagle Outfitters December 2012 - April 2013
American Eagle Outfitters December 2011 - December 2012
American Eagle Outfitters June 2011 - December 2011
Georgetown University January 2010 - May 2011
BrandLinkDC September 2009 - May 2010
JD Walsh Basketball School June 2009 - September 2009
Skills
Facebook, Event Planning, HTML, Social Media, Microsoft Excel, Photoshop, Data Analysis, Retail, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Marketing, Event Management, Trend Analysis, Performance Analysis, Inventory Management, Arthur Allocation, Cognos, JavaScript, Visual Basic, Illustrator
Education
Georgetown University 2007 — 2011
B.S.B.A, Marketing, Operations and Information Management
The Chinese University of Hong Kong 2010 — 2010
TravelClick July 2015 - Present
TravelClick May 2014 - July 2015
Quantum Leap Advertising September 2012 - May 2014
The Peabody Orlando March 2012 - September 2012
Kelly Educational Staffing February 2010 - April 2012
Visit Orlando October 2010 - December 2010
UCF Television Services August 2008 - December 2008
University of Central Florida August 2007 - December 2007
Univision Interactive Media June 2007 - August 2007
Skills
SEO, Marketing Strategy, Strategic Planning, Keyword Research, Blogging, Account Management, Social Media, Analytics, Social Networking, Press Releases, Public Relations, Advertising, Google Analytics, Marketing, SEM, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing
Education
University of Central Florida 2009 — 2011
Master of Arts, Mass Communication
University of Central Florida 2005 — 2009
Bachelors, Digital Media
Western Center On Law and Poverty January 2010 - Present
Weingart Center Association February 2007 - December 2009
Sunrise Arc January 2006 - January 2007
Visit Orlando 2001 - 2006
Skills
Event Planning, Leadership, Customer Service, Non-profits, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Grant Writing, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Public Relations, Program Development, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Philanthropy, Volunteer Management, Grants, Event Management, Management, Program Management
Education
University of Central Florida - College of Business Administration 2008 — 2011
BSBA, Marketing
Visit Orlando August 2003 - Present
The Publishing Company of North America March 1999 - March 2002
Orlando Sentinel March 1993 - March 1999
Skills
Budgets, Event Management, Research, Microsoft Office, Strategic Planning, Public Relations, Editing, Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Trade Shows, Online Marketing, Tourism, Social Media, Hospitality Management, Marketing Strategy
Education
University of Central Florida 1979 — 1983
Bachelor's degree, Journalism
Boone High School 1976 — 1979
Diploma
Orlando City SC March 2015 - Present
Abreu Tours Inc May 2014 - Present
Nbc Telemundo December 2013 - August 2014
Visit Orlando December 2013 - May 2014
Hilton Orlando May 2013 - May 2014
Fuego by Sosa Cigars September 2010 - September 2013
Enterprise Rent-A-Car February 2010 - July 2010
TKS Telepost Kabel-Service Kaiserslautern GmbH & Co. KG November 2007 - June 2009
Skills
Marketing Communications, Customer Service, Communication Skills, News, Sports Writing, Television News, Social Skills, Foreign Languages, German, Spanish-speaking, Tourism, English, Written & Verbal..., Broadcast, Sales, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Organization, Travel, Trade Shows, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Social Media, PowerPoint, Food & Beverage, Administrative..., Administrative Work, General Administrative..., Marke, Communication, Spanish
Education
University of Central Florida 2013 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Human Communications
Valencia College 2010 — 2012
Associate's degree, General Studies
University of Colorado Denver 2010 — 2010
Florida Hospital September 2014 - Present
Contract/Freelance April 2014 - Present
Freelance 1993 - Present
Orlando.com January 2013 - January 2014
Visit Orlando July 2007 - December 2012
WPRK/91.5 FM - Rollins College October 1999 - January 2011
Global-5 Communications April 2005 - July 2007
Bonnier Corporation 2004 - 2005
LYNX October 2001 - October 2004
Citysearch October 1999 - July 2001
Skills
Copywriting, Creative Direction, Content Writing, Speech Writing, Content Management, Content Strategy, Editing, Destination Marketing, Video Editing, Public Relations, Advertising, Digital Media, Corporate Communications, Communications Strategy, Editorial Planning, Copy Editing, Media Relations, Social Media, Marketing Communications, Publishing, Message Development, Blogging, Web Content Management, Videography, Creative Writing, Strategic Communications, Final Cut Pro, Storytelling, Press Releases, Editorial, Journalism, Newsletters, Magazines, Publicity, Web Content, Brand Development, Multimedia, Online Advertising, Publications, Proofreading, Video, Newspapers, Content Development, Marketing, New Media, Broadcast, Entertainment, AP Style, Facebook, Social Media Marketing
Education
University of Central Florida 1991 — 1993
Bachelor of Arts, Radio-Television
Florida State University 1989 — 1991
Undergraduate
Winter Park High School 1986 — 1989
Visit Orlando November 2014 - Present
Visit Orlando June 2014 - November 2014
Visit Orlando January 2014 - May 2014
The Walt Disney Company July 2013 - December 2013
SeaWorld Orlando May 2013 - July 2013
Orange County Regional History Center April 2012 - April 2013
Skills
Event Management, Hospitality Management, PowerPoint, Social Media, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Cvent, Outlook, Marketing, Time Management, Sales, Trade Shows, Event Planning, Tourism
Education
University of Central Florida 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (BS), Hospitality Management and Event Management
Abreu Tours Inc January 2015 - Present
Abreu Tours Inc January 2014 - January 2015
Abreu Tours Inc August 2012 - December 2013
Cenek Inc May 2012 - August 2012
Visit Orlando May 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Hospitality, Hospitality Industry, Hotels, Tourism, Revenue Analysis, Resorts, Leisure, Travel Management, Hospitality Management, Hotel Management, Event Planning, Sales Management
Education
Bethune-Cookman University 2009 — 2012
Bachelor's degree, International Business, 3.85
Visit Orlando July 2013 - Present
CACI June 2008 - June 2013
High Noon Entertainment February 2007 - August 2008
Discovery Communications March 2008 - June 2008
Edelman Productions March 2007 - February 2008
Disney Parks & Resorts December 2004 - February 2007
La Sibila Entertainment, Inc. June 2001 - November 2004
Disney Parks & Resorts May 1996 - June 2001
SeaWorld Orlando 1995 - 1996
1994 FIFA World Cup USA May 1994 - July 1994
Skills
Product Integration, Contract Negotiations, Drama, Television Production, Broadcast, Digital Media, Online Content, Storytelling, Post Production, Assistant Directing, Story Producing, Video Production, Web Content, Web Content Management, Casting, Entertainment, Television, Film, Content Strategy, Screenwriting, Creative Direction, Video Editing, Copywriting, New Media, Multimedia, Video, Blogging, Social Media, Editorial, Media Production, Web Video, Facebook, Content Management, Content Development, Producing
Education
University of Central Florida
BA, Radio and Television Broadcasting
Visit Orlando February 2014 - Present
Montego Bay Convention Centre March 2011 - February 2014
Puerto Rico Convention Bureau April 2008 - October 2010
Trump Entertainment 2007 - 2008
Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Bureau 1996 - 2007
Atlantic city Convention Center 1996 - 2004
Skills
Trade Shows, Leadership, Hotels, Management, Sales, Account Management, Business Development, Resorts, Project Planning, Selling, Sales Process, Time Management, Meeting Planning, Hospitality Industry, Hospitality Management
Education
Stockton University 1989 — 1991
BA, Hospitality Management
BCD M&I/Pfizer October 2014 - Present
Stockton & Partners, Inc. February 2014 - October 2014
Visit Orlando November 2010 - September 2013
Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau May 2007 - November 2010
Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau January 2007 - May 2007
Skills
Event Management, Hospitality, Event Planning, Trade Shows, Hotels, Hospitality Industry, Catering, Corporate Events, Tourism, Hospitality Management, Social Media Marketing, Leadership, Meeting Planning, Entertainment, Coordinating Events, Account Management, Sales, Advertising, Customer Service, Yield Management, Leisure, Parties, Wedding Planning, Fundraising, Social Networking, Restaurants, Destination Marketing, Revenue Analysis, Resorts, Online Advertising, Sponsorship, Budgets, Marketing Strategy, Hotel Management, Private Events, Incentives, OnQ, Travel Management, Convention Services, Marketing Communications, Facebook, Social Media, Email Marketing, Press Releases, Food & Beverage, Marketing, Contract Negotiation, Market Planning, Live Events, Weddings
Education
University of Nevada-Las Vegas 2010 — 2011
MHA - Masters in Hospitality Administration
University of Central Florida 2003 — 2007
B.S. Hospitality 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
BioPlus Specialty Pharmacy February 2015 - Present
United Safety Council January 2014 - February 2015
Darden May 2013 - December 2013
Olive Garden September 2004 - 2012
Central Florida Lifestyle Publications May 2011 - August 2011
Visit Orlando May 2011 - August 2011
Florida Hospital January 2011 - May 2011
Habitat for Humanity January 2011 - May 2011
Cox Radio 98 August 2010 - December 2010
Skills
Press Releases, Public Relations, Social Media, Media Relations, Newsletters, Microsoft Office, Event Planning, Writing, Leadership, Organization, Time Management, Corporate Communications, Customer Service, Social Networking, LinkedIn, Graphic Design, Photoshop, Illustrator, Marketing, Email Marketing
Education
University of Central Florida 2009 — 2012
Bachelor's degree, Advertising and Public Relations
Visit Orlando November 2014 - Present
Carmel Kitchen and Wine Bar May 2013 - November 2014
Camp Lone Star - LOMT May 2014 - August 2014
Loews Hotels May 2012 - June 2013
Mission Inn Resort January 2013 - April 2013
Skills
Student Leadership, Event Planning, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, Team Leadership, Team Building, Customer Satisfaction, Time Management, Public Speaking, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Resorts, Tourism, Customer Service, Hospitality
Education
University of Central Florida 2010 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Event Management at Rosen College of Hospitality Management
Boone High School
Visit Orlando November 2013 - Present
iQuarius Media April 2012 - November 2013
Reach Media September 2009 - November 2013
New Epic Media July 2011 - February 2012
CBS Radio May 2011 - June 2011
Cox Radio April 2005 - May 2011
Cox Radio September 2007 - December 2010
Skills
Social Media Marketing, Promotions, SMO, Event Planning, Event Management, Guerilla Marketing, Radio Promotions, Radio, Online Marketing, Digital Marketing, Video Production, Video Editing, Online Content Creation, Photoshop, Marketing, Sales, Dinosaurs, Advertising, Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress, Guerrilla Marketing, Social Media, Management, Creative Direction, Editing
Education
University of Central Florida 2005 — 2006
n/a, Communications Major, Marketing Minor
Daytona State College 2001 — 2003
AA, General Studies
Visit Orlando October 2013 - Present
Visit Orlando August 2012 - December 2012
Visit Orlando January 2012 - May 2012
Skills
Press Releases, Public Relations, Media Relations, Publicity, Spanish, Newsletters, Marketing Communications, Integrated Marketing, Social Media, Tourism, Trade Shows, Facebook, Social Networking, Cision, Strategic Communications, •Fluent in English and..., •Computer: Mac OS X and..., •Social Media:..., •Knowledge of Adobe..., Sales, PowerPoint, Event Management, Blogging, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Event Planning, Email Marketing, Copywriting, AP Style, Copy Editing, Editing, Digital Media, InDesign, Brand Development, •Extensive..., Destination 3000, Informz, Marketing Strategy, Twitter, Microsoft Excel
Education
University of Central Florida 2011 — 2013
Bachelor's degree, Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
Universidad del Sagrado Corazón 2010 — 2011
No degree, Advertising
Universidad de Puerto Rico - Recinto de Cayey 2008 — 2009
No degree, Biology
Visit Orlando September 2006 - Present
Visit Orlando February 2005 - September 2006
WSVN CHANNEL 7 March 2002 - June 2004
Skills
Event Management, Public Speaking, Social Media, Customer Service, Social Media Marketing, Strategic Communications, Hospitality, Marketing, Email Marketing, Team Leadership, New Business Development, Project Management, CRM, Training, Public Relations
Education
Florida State University 1998 — 2001
Bachelor of Science, Communications
Greater Miami Jewish Federation January 2015 - Present
Disney Institute January 2014 - December 2014
Disney Institute June 2013 - January 2014
Visit Orlando January 2013 - May 2013
Walt Disney World October 2011 - April 2013
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. March 2013 - March 2013
Walt Disney World February 2011 - October 2011
Skills
Marketing, Corporate Communications, Intercultural..., Guest Service Management, Guest Recovery, Project Delivery, Hospitality, Corporate Events, Event Management, Event Planning, Hospitality Management, Public Speaking, Social Networking, Time Management
Education
University of Central Florida 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Hospitality Administration/Management
University of Central Florida 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Psychology
Visit Orlando 2015 - Present
Visit Orlando March 2014 - Present
Westin Orlando Universal September 2013 - March 2014
Hampton Inn Lake Buena Vista January 2012 - September 2013
Hillsborough County May 2010 - August 2011
Skills
Revenue Analysis, Hotels, Hospitality Management, Hospitality Industry, Front Office, Customer Service, Hospitality, Tourism
Education
University of Central Florida 2012 — 2013
Bachelor's degree, Hospitality Administration/Management
Visit Orlando November 2011 - Present
Visit Orlando August 2007 - December 2011
WFTV Channel 9/Cox Enterprises April 2005 - April 2007
TeleRep, Inc./ Cox Enterprises June 2004 - March 2005
Quinnipiac University Graduate Admissions Office August 2001 - May 2004
Clear Channel Radio August 2003 - December 2003
Skills
Broadcast Television, Promotions, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Radio Promotions, Campaigns, Marketing Communications, Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Event Management, Social Media, Market Research, Direct Marketing, Hospitality
Education
Quinnipiac University 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts, Communications; Public Relations; Marketing
Quinnipiac University 2000 — 2004
Bachelor's degree, Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Second Harvest Food Bank July 2014 - Present
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida July 2012 - June 2014
Radio Disney 2010 - June 2014
Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida September 2011 - April 2012
Visit Orlando August 2011 - December 2011
Orlando Science Center January 2011 - May 2011
Orlando Museum of Art May 2010 - September 2010
Skills
Marketing, Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Program Management, Customer Service, Fundraising, Marketing Communications, Public Speaking, PowerPoint, Event Management, Event Planning, Social Networking, Social Media, Facebook, Social Media Marketing
Education
UCF 2008 — 2011
Interpersonal and Organizational Communications, Communications, Nonprofit Management
University of Central Florida
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication and Media Studies
Susan Lomax Communications May 2015 - Present
Princess Cruises September 2014 - April 2015
Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board July 2012 - September 2014
Visit Orlando 2006 - 2012
Susan Lomax Communications 2005 - 2006
Women's Tennis Association May 2004 - December 2004
Universal Orlando 2001 - 2004
Paramount Parks 1988 - 2001
Skills
Content Strategy, Public Relations, Media Relations, Publicity, Press Releases, Marketing Communications, Tourism, Crisis Communications, Corporate Communications, Social Media, Trade Shows, Strategic Communications, Event Management, Hospitality, Public Speaking, Messaging, Crisis Management, Sponsorship, Leisure, Sports, Campaigns, Special Events, Event Planning, Copywriting, Marketing, Online Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Newsletters, Integrated Marketing, Internal Communications, Corporate Events, Brand Development, Speech Writing, Social Networking
Education
Miami University 1984 — 1988
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication, General
Voya Financial May 2015 - Present
The Coca-Cola Company July 2014 - Present
Visit Orlando 2012 - 2014
Universal Orlando 2011 - 2012
Holiday Inn Club Vacations 2008 - 2010
Skills
Public Relations, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Monitoring, Marketing Communications, Event Planning, Event Management, Marketing Strategy, Market Research, Campaigns, Social Networking, Corporate Communications, Marketing, Email Marketing, Social Media, Public Speaking, Social Media Measurement, Press Releases, Presentations, Media Relations, Fundraising, Facebook, Leadership
Education
University of Central Florida
Bachelors, Marketing
University of Central Florida - College of Business Administration
MBA, Business Admin/Marketing
Skyscanner January 2014 - Present
Magaya Corporation, Inc. March 2013 - December 2013
ScanSource May 2012 - March 2013
Tourico Holidays June 2009 - May 2012
Visit Orlando September 2008 - June 2009
Real Estate 2004 - 2008
Skills
Tourism, Negotiation, Hotels, Real Estate, Spanish, white-label..., POS hardware, Account Management, Online Marketing, Marketing, Trade Shows, POS, Sales Management, Business Development, Sales, Product Marketing, Sales Operations, Management, B2B, International Sales, New Business Development, E-commerce, Marketing Strategy, Business Strategy, Start-ups, Leadership, Online Advertising, Marketing online
Education
University of Central Florida 2007 — 2009
Business Marketing, Marketing
Universidad Santiago de Cali 1998 — 2000
Computer - Systems engineering (Incomplete),, Systems Engineering
Clarins Group June 2014 - Present
Clarins Group January 2014 - June 2014
Clarins Group July 2012 - December 2013
L’Oréal February 2011 - June 2012
Visit Orlando January 2010 - June 2010
Unamos al Mundo Foundation May 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Spanish, French, English, Brand Management, Fundraising, Event Planning, Public Relations, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Retail, Management, Fashion, Social Media, Business Strategy, Luxury Goods, International Marketing, Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Market Research, International Business, Sales, Strategic Planning
Education
University of Miami 2010 — 2011
Master of Arts (MA), Business Administration, Management and Operations
Rollins College 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (BA), International Business
The American University of Paris
LYCEE FRANCAIS DE CARACAS 1991 — 2006
IB
Visit Winston-Salem September 2010 - Present
Visit Gainesvile October 2007 - August 2010
Visit Orlando October 1987 - January 2000
Skills
Tourism, Culinary Travel, Strategic Media..., Managing Media Relations, Trade Media Relations, Speaker Development
Education
University of Central Florida
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Visit Orlando September 2010 - Present
Fry Hammond Barr March 2007 - October 2009
Skills
Account Management, Financial Accounting, Accounts Payable &..., Customer Relations, Key Account Management, Client Billing, Billing Solutions, Collections, Member Relations, Hospitality Industry, Destination Marketing, Convention Services
Education
University of Central Florida 1988 — 1993
BS, Business Administration
University of Central Florida 1988 — 1993
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
City of Edgewood March 2015 - Present
Gravis Marketing Inc January 2013 - Present
Gravis Marketing May 2014 - March 2015
City of Edgewood 2015 - 2015
Visit Orlando 2012 - 2013
Millennium Consulting March 2012 - December 2012
Urbolutions, Inc January 2007 - April 2012
Paradyme Mortgage February 2009 - October 2010
Catalina Marketing Corporation January 1995 - January 1999
Skills
Project Management, Public Relations, Event Planning, Advertising, Copy Editing, Training and Development, Marketing Material Copy..., Leadership, Event Management, Marketing, Strategic Communications, Management, Market Research, Customer Service, Political Campaigns, Political Communication, Grassroots Marketing, Government, Call Centers, Strategy, Training, Government Advocacy, Telephony, Budgets, Sales
Education
University of Central Florida 1984 — 1988
B.S.B.A, Marketing
University of Central Florida - College of Business Administration 1984 — 1988
Bachelor of Science, Marketing
Walt Disney World October 2014 - Present
Walt Disney World August 2012 - October 2014
Walt Disney World February 2012 - October 2014
Walt Disney World January 2013 - July 2013
Universal Orlando April 2011 - April 2013
First Incentive Travel January 2011 - April 2011
Starbucks Coffee Company November 2007 - January 2011
Visit Orlando January 2010 - April 2010
Jacksonville Regional Chamber of Commerce June 2007 - July 2007
Destination Planning Corporation January 2007 - June 2007
Skills
Catering, Sales, Marketing, Hotels, Tourism, Customer Service, Restaurants, Resorts, Event Management, Meeting Planning, Hospitality, Event Planning, Travel Management, Convention Services, VIP Services, Cooking, Professional Organizing, Guest Recovery
Education
University of Central Florida 2009 — 2011
Bachelors of Science, Event Management
Apicius Culinary Institute of Florence 2010 — 2010
Traditions of Italian Cooking
Florida Community College 2007 — 2009
Associate of Arts, General Studies
Allen D. Nease High School 2003 — 2007
College Ready Diploma, General Studies
ZenithOptimedia Group I The ROI Agency October 2014 - Present
ZenithOptimedia Group I The ROI Agency June 2014 - October 2014
Imagine Global Communications February 2014 - May 2014
M Booth February 2014 - April 2014
Visit Orlando May 2013 - August 2013
Winter Park Chamber of Commerce January 2013 - April 2013
University of Central Florida August 2011 - May 2012
Skills
Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Blogging, Marketing, Media Relations, Editing, Public Relations, Event Planning, Event Management, WordPress, Corporate Communications, Facebook, Press Releases, Newsletters, InDesign
Education
University of Central Florida 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Advertising and Public Relations
Hilton Worldwide September 2015 - Present
Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation January 2014 - March 2015
Visit Orlando August 2013 - December 2013
Universal Orlando January 2013 - August 2013
University of Central Florida September 2012 - January 2013
Skills
Fluent in French, Proficient in Spanish, Hospitality, Hospitality Industry, Food & Beverage, Customer Service, Hotel Management, Microsoft Office, Resorts, Tourism, Catering, Customer Satisfaction, Hospitality Management, Social Networking, Time Management
Education
University of Central Florida 2011 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (BS), Hospitality Administration/Management, 3.90 / 4
Visit Orlando April 2011 - Present
Disneyland Paris September 1991 - March 2009
Skills
Customer Service, Tourism, Microsoft Office, Event Management, Guest Service Management, Public Relations, Budgets, Human Resources, International Marketing, Public Speaking, French
Education
City University of New York-Herbert H. Lehman College 1970 — 1974
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Speech Communication and Rhetoric and Elementary Education
Roosevelt High School 1967 — 1970
Regents Diploma
Visit Orlando 1994 - Present
Public accounting and consulting services 1992 - 1994
Stratcomm Media Ltd. 1990 - 1992
Arthur Andersen & Co. 1980 - 1989
Skills
Hospitality, Tourism, Event Planning, Hotels, Budgets, Public Relations, Negotiation, Auditing, Resorts, Advertising, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Hospitality Industry, Marketing, Event Management, Revenue Analysis, Trade Shows, Team Building, Management, Marketing Strategy, Strategy, Contract Negotiation, Operations Management, Online Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Business Planning, Market Planning, Sales, New Business Development
Education
Auburn University 1975 — 1979
BS, Accounting
Zentila June 2015 - Present
Visit Orlando March 2014 - June 2015
Via Response Technologies November 2012 - October 2013
Northwestern Mutual July 2012 - November 2012
Travel Country Outdoors January 2009 - November 2012
Travel Country Outdoors May 2009 - August 2012
I-RED.us April 2011 - September 2011
Embanet+Compass May 2011 - July 2011
Panera Bread Inc. 2007 - 2009
Skills
Online Marketing, SWOT analysis, Marketing Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Market Research, Email Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Online Advertising, E-commerce, Customer Service, Social Networking, Sales, Advertising, Facebook, Marketing
Education
University of Central Florida 2011 — 2013
University of Central Florida - College of Business Administration 2010 — 2012
Marketing
Seminole Community College 2008 — 2010
Associate of Arts (A.A.), the field of marketing
2004-2008 Winter Springs High School 2004 — 2008
Winter Springs High School 2004 — 2008
Visit Orlando September 2006 - Present
LMG, Inc. March 1998 - July 2006
Education
University of Central Florida
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History/Political Science
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment August 2007 - Present
Visit Orlando 1996 - August 2007
Universal Orlando 1994 - 1996
Visit Orlando 1992 - 1994
U.S. Travel Association 1987 - 1992
Skills
Strategic Planning, Market Research, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Research, Public Speaking, Marketing Communications, Research, Competitive Analysis, Event Planning, Social Media, Marketing, Event Management, Advertising, Management, Integrated Marketing, Public Relations, Social Media Marketing, Superior Work Ethic, Brand Development, Leadership, Budgets
Education
Penn State University 1983 — 1987
BS, Recreation & Tourism, Business
Visit Orlando March 2014 - Present
Worldwide Express September 2013 - March 2014
Grid4 Communications March 2013 - August 2013
The Walt Disney Company August 2012 - January 2013
Victoria's Secret May 2011 - August 2012
Northwood University August 2008 - August 2012
Spartan Stores July 2010 - April 2011
McDonald's Corporation April 2007 - April 2010
Skills
Customer Service, Time Management, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Inventory Management, Cashiering, Event Planning, Facebook, Teamwork, Merchandising, Fashion, Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Retail, Sales, Cold Calling, Data Entry, Social Media, Social Networking, Marketing, Customer Satisfaction, Social Media Marketing, Event Management, Negotiation, Research, Outlook, Public Speaking, Advertising, Team Leadership, Market Research
Education
Northwood University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Fashion Marketing/ Management
Lapeer West High School 2004 — 2008
Universal Orlando Resort January 2015 - Present
Orlando Weekly December 2014 - Present
Zahra Publishing August 2011 - October 2011
Arthritis Life Magazine August 2011 - October 2011
Easy Health Magazine August 2011 - October 2011
Easy Food Magazine August 2011 - October 2011
Easy Parenting Magazine August 2011 - October 2011
Conde Nast February 2008 - August 2011
BSW Toy inc November 2010 - March 2011
Visit Orlando June 2008 - December 2010
Skills
SEO, Editing, Publishing, Email Marketing, Press Releases, Copywriting, Ap Style, Newsletters, Advertising, Journalism, AP Style, Online Advertising, Creative Direction, Marketing, Magazines, Web Content, Video, Copy Editing, Newspapers, Direct Mail, Content Management, Digital Media, Layout, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Online Marketing, Strategy, Digital Marketing, Media Relations, Blogging, Writing, Marketing Communications
Education
Seminole State College of Florida 2003 — 2005
Valencia College 2002 — 2003
University of Washington 2000 — 2002
South Seattle College 1999 — 2000
Visit Orlando September 2015 - Present
Visit Orlando March 2015 - September 2015
Michigan Turkey Producers March 2009 - July 2014
Amway Grand Plaza Hotel 2004 - 2006
Skills
Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Training, Teamwork, Time Management, Communication, Organization, Problem Solving, Telephone Skills, Process Improvement, Dependable Team Player, People Skills, Data Entry, Software Documentation, Customer Satisfaction, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Self-starter, Team Building, Expense Reports
Education
Aquinas College 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate March 2014 - November 2014
Atria at Lake Forest May 2013 - December 2013
Renaissance Orlando at Sea World May 2011 - November 2012
Visit Orlando October 2005 - August 2010
Hotel Royal Plaza 1988 - 2005
Skills
Hotels, Tourism, Hospitality, Hospitality Industry, Resorts, Event Management, Meeting Planning, Sales, Trade Shows, Customer Service, Budgets, Hospitality Management, Catering, Food & Beverage, Convention Services
Education
Florida State University - College of Business
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration/Marketing
Brandmovers March 2012 - March 2013
Brandmovers September 2009 - March 2012
Visit Orlando 2006 - 2009
Initiative March 2005 - November 2005
Castells & Asociados October 2003 - March 2004
Universal Studios December 1999 - March 2003
Skills
Promotions, Digital Marketing, Interactive Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Digital Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Mobile Marketing, Digital Media, Marketing Communications, Advertising, Social Media, Email Marketing, Marketing, Business Development, New Business Development, Client Development, Media Planning, Sales, Marketing Research, Facebook, Online Marketing, Market Planning, Relationship Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, Brand Development, Strategic Planning, CRM, SEM, Mobile Devices, Strategy, Direct Marketing, Sponsorship, Public Relations, Account Management, Brand Management, Lead Generation, Media Buying, New Media, SEO, Market Research, Content Strategy, Management, Social Media Measurement, Mobile Advertising, Analytics, Competitive Analysis, Creative Direction, Marketing Management, Creative Strategy
Education
Stetson University 1992 — 1996
B.A., Communication Studies
Visit Orlando January 2010 - Present
Rosen Centre Hotel November 2002 - January 2010
Rosen Hotels and Resorts November 2002 - January 2010
Skills
Hotels
Education
Central Michigan University 1987 — 1991
BA, Commercial Recreation
Visit Orlando October 2012 - Present
John Madison Landscape, Inc. January 2011 - October 2012
Central Florida Sports Commission November 2009 - May 2010
Pei Wei Asian Diner January 2004 - September 2009
University of Arizona August 2006 - May 2008
Host Communications April 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Event Management, Marketing, Sports, Sponsorship, Customer Service, Sales, Sports Marketing, Event Planning, Facebook, Sports Management, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, Hospitality, Ticket Sales, Advertising
Education
University of Arizona 2005 — 2009
Bachelors of Arts, Communication
AKAM Living Services, Inc. July 2015 - Present
AKAM Associates, Inc. June 2014 - July 2015
AKAM Associates, Inc. March 2013 - June 2014
Uproar PR June 2012 - February 2013
Visit Orlando September 2011 - May 2012
City of Orlando January 2011 - August 2011
AB/FAB Management May 2010 - December 2010
Skills
Social Media, Technology Integration, Writing Skills, Marketing Communications, Critical Thinking, Computer Graphics, Photoshop Elements, Mobile Technology, Public Relations, Public Relations Skills, Media Relations, Social Media Relations, Social Media Monitoring, Digital Media, Press Releases, Creative Writing, Facebook, Blogging, Social Media Marketing, Event Planning, Writing, Public Speaking, Social Networking, YouTube, Microsoft Office, Research, SEO, Brand Development, Customer Service, Mac, Internal Communications, Customer Relations, Publicity, Editing, Photoshop, Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Adobe Creative Suite, Integrated Marketing, Cision, Newsletters, Copywriting, Advertising, Event Management, Marketing, Brand Awareness, Trade Shows, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communications
Education
University of Central Florida 2007 — 2012
BA, Advertising/Public Relations, Legal Studies
Loews Hotels May 2014 - Present
Universal Orlando January 2014 - June 2014
Visit Orlando August 2013 - December 2013
Universal Orlando May 2013 - August 2013
Enzian Theater January 2013 - April 2013
Quantum Leap Advertising (formerly RP Interactive) August 2012 - April 2013
University of Central Florida April 2012 - April 2013
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation January 2012 - December 2012
University of Central Florida October 2011 - April 2012
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment - Busch Gardens June 2011 - August 2011
Education
University of Central Florida 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Advertising/Public Relations, Psychology
Olive Garden June 2015 - Present
Lightmaker November 2014 - June 2015
Visit Orlando April 2013 - November 2014
Juicy Results May 2011 - April 2013
Bonnier Corporation December 2010 - April 2011
Timber Creative Group, LLC December 2009 - December 2010
UCP of Central Florida November 2008 - November 2009
Orlando Health November 2006 - February 2008
Orlando Sentinel September 1998 - May 2006
Skills
SEO, Blogging, Advertising, Fundraising, Non-profits, Event Management, Web Development, Information Architecture, Marketing, Community Outreach, Mobile Applications, E-commerce, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Google Analytics, Media Relations, Public Relations, Online Advertising, Newsletters, Certified Scrum Master..., Web Marketing, Online Marketing, Digital Media, Entrepreneurship, Project Management, Web Analytics, Email Marketing, Copywriting, CMS, Web Content, Direct Marketing, Photography, Nonprofits, Digital Strategy, WordPress, Web Design, Strategy, SEM, Web Project Management, Multimedia, User Experience, Content Strategy, Content Management, Social Networking, PPC, Facebook, Interactive Marketing, Mobile Marketing, Digital Marketing
Education
Rollins College 2001 — 2003
M.A., Communications & Technology
University of South Florida
B.A., Communications
Visit Orlando October 2006 - Present
The JW Marriott & Ritz-Carlton Hotel, at Grande Lakes Orlando 2002 - 2004
Education
Belmont University 1998 — 2002
CDZ Planning June 1997 - Present
USF 2011 - 2014
Visit Orlando 2011 - 2014
Ballroom Dancer 2010 - 2014
Panama Jack 1994 - 1997
Intenational Sports Concepts 1989 - 1994
Skills
Event Planning, Accounting, Event Management, Project Planning, Business Development, Weddings, Social Networking, Parties, Small Business, Budgets
Education
Balanced Body Institute 2014 — 2015
Pilates
ProDvida 2009 — 2011
Bronze Smooth and Rhythm, Ballroom Dancing
Tarleton State University 1984 — 1985
The University of Texas at Arlington 1978 — 1980
BS, Accounting
Tarrant County College 1976 — 1977
University of South Florida
Meeting and Event Planning
Pearson November 2013 - Present
Pearson Embanet November 2012 - November 2013
Pearson Embanet November 2010 - November 2012
Booking.com March 2010 - November 2010
Sprint Nextel August 2009 - February 2010
Southwest Airlines Vacations October 2004 - January 2009
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company LLC August 2004 - September 2004
Visit Orlando August 2003 - December 2003
Walt Disney World August 2002 - July 2003
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Marketing Management, Email Marketing, Online Advertising, Lead Generation, Project Management, Media Planning, Event Management, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Marketing
Education
Marylhurst University 2012 — 2013
M.B.A.
University of Central Florida - College of Business Administration 2000 — 2003
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Marketing
Trinity High School 1996 — 2000
Visit Orlando December 2014 - Present
GE Transportation October 2014 - December 2014
The Walt Disney Company January 2014 - June 2014
American Management Services, Inc August 2013 - December 2013
Skills
Scrum, Agile Methodologies, CSS, UML, Business Requirements, Requirements Gathering, Software Testing, Web Design, SQL, Networking, HTML 5, CompTIA A+ Certification, CSS3, Network Design, Project Management, Technical Writing, Microsoft Office, Operating Systems, Technical Leadership, Dreamweaver, Test Cases, Windows 7, Regression Testing, Use Case Diagrams, MySQL, Databases, Business Analysis, ITIL, Testing, HTML5, Customer Service, Leadership, CompTIA A Certification, Strategic Planning
Education
University of Central Florida 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science, Information Technology, GPA 3.52
Valencia Community College 2007 — 2010
Associate's degree
Freedom High School
Z88.3 Radio September 2014 - Present
Helzberg Diamonds November 2012 - Present
Coalition For The Homeless of Central Florida May 2014 - September 2014
Target May 2011 - July 2013
Visit Orlando May 2012 - August 2012
Savvy Public Relations January 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Press Releases, Public Relations, Social Media, Public Speaking, Facebook, Non-profits, Writing, Retail, Promotions, Listening Skills, Fast Learner, Strong Work Ethic, Client Relations Skills, Keen Listener, Nonprofits, Microsoft Office, Close Attention to..., Multi Tasking, Associated Press style, Publicity, Blogging, Newsletters, Social Networking, Event Management, Social Media Marketing
Education
University of Central Florida 2011 — 2013
B.A., Advertising and Public Relations
Seminole State College 2009 — 2011
Associates in Arts
Lake Howell High School 2005 — 2009
High School Diploma
Amazon October 2014 - Present
Freelance December 2012 - December 2014
Pactera April 2014 - October 2014
Visit Orlando August 2012 - November 2012
Client Types September 2011 - February 2012
University of Central Florida January 2010 - December 2011
Eastern Florida State College January 2008 - May 2009
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Customer Service, Time Management, Destination Branding, Destination Marketing, Event Planning, Social Media, Marketing, Highly Organized &..., German, MS Office Suite, CRM
Education
University of Central Florida - College of Business Administration 2012 — 2013
One-Year, Full-Time Master of Business Administration (MBA) Program
University of Central Florida 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, Psychology, Cum Laude
European School of Munich, Germany 1996 — 2005
European Baccalaureate
Visit Orlando May 2014 - Present
Wellons Communications January 2014 - May 2014
EPIK (English Program in Korea) August 2012 - August 2013
Visit Orlando January 2012 - May 2012
University of Central Florida March 2010 - January 2012
Style Network PR September 2009 - August 2011
Skills
Creative Writing, Technical Writing, Press Releases, Blogging, Facebook, Social Media, Publishing, Magazines, Marketing, Research, Public Speaking, Editing, Copy Editing, Copywriting, Wordpress, Corporate Communications, Media Relations, Social Networking, Public Relations, Social Media Marketing, Event Planning, Advertising, Writing
Education
University of Central Florida 2008 — 2012
BA, Advertising/ Public Relations
Visit Orlando October 2008 - Present
Primrose Center January 2008 - October 2008
Charles Schwab Institutional June 2007 - December 2007
Skills
Hotels, Hospitality, Resorts, Hospitality Industry, Tourism, Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Travel Management, Hotel Management, Budgets
Education
Nova Southeastern University 2012 — 2013
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Miami Dade College
Associate's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Visit Orlando April 2012 - Present
Anson-Stoner May 2009 - April 2012
Enterprise Florida, Inc. April 2007 - March 2009
Pecora & Blexrud, Inc. May 2005 - April 2007
Barrack Association Management, Inc. August 2003 - May 2005
Skills
Public Relations, Media Relations, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Event Planning, Press Releases, Event Management, Strategic Communications, Editing, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Corporate Communications, Internal Communications, Facebook, Marketing, Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Blogging, Publicity, Sponsorship, Social Networking, Fundraising, Newsletters, Leadership, Integrated Marketing, Trade Shows, Speech Writing
Education
University of Central Florida 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts, Advertising and Public Relations
Visit Orlando January 2006 - Present
Corporate Sales Manager June 2002 - December 2005
Education
Alabama State University
Guidewire Software August 2012 - Present
Kipp Hollywood Corporation May 2004 - Present
Visit Orlando January 2012 - August 2012
Nationwide Insurance May 2011 - January 2012
AT&T April 2002 - May 2004
AT&T February 1997 - April 2002
Skills
Agile Methodologies, Scrum, XML, Microsoft SQL Server, Web Services, Subversion, MySQL, JavaScript, SQL, AJAX, jQuery, Test Driven Development, Integration, Java, T-SQL, PHP, Ruby, IIS, PL/SQL, Maven, Requirements Analysis, Systems Analysis, Sybase, HTML 5, CSS, Continuous Integration, SOAP, SDLC, IT Strategy, Software Development, Business Analysis, Requirements Gathering, Software Engineering, Data Warehousing, CVS, IT Management, Testing, JMS
Education
Northeastern University 2011 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Management Information Systems, General, 3.79
Valencia College 2010 — 2011
Associate of Science (A.S.), Business, 3.89
Valencia Community College 2000 — 2002
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Computer Engineering
Visit Orlando August 2013 - Present
Visit Orlando July 1996 - August 2013
Doral Hotels and Resorts October 1993 - July 1996
Doubletree Hotel at Coconut Grove April 1990 - October 1993
Skills
Spanish, Portuguese, Mentoring, Training & Development, Trade Shows, Tourism, Employee Training, Event Management, Destination Marketing, Hotels, Public Relations, Hospitality Management, Revenue Analysis, New Business Development, Resorts, Marketing Strategy, Market Planning, Travel Management, Hospitality, Hospitality Industry, Leisure, Marketing Communications, Meeting Planning, Social Media Marketing, Yield Management, E-commerce, Online Marketing, Negotiation, Hotel Management, Incentives, Online Advertising, Contract Negotiation, Sales Management, International Sales, Sales, Incentive Travel, Leisure Travel, Marketing, Food & Beverage, Email Marketing, Event Planning, Corporate Events, Business Travel, Hotel Booking, International Marketing, Sponsorship, Convention Services, Catering, Tourism Management, Cruises
Education
Florida International University 1980 — 1983
Hospitality and Management
Miami Dade College 1978 — 1980
Associate in Arts, Political Science
CareerBuilder/Broadbean Technology September 2014 - Present
CareerBuilder.com April 2013 - August 2014
CareerBuilder.com October 2012 - March 2013
Careerbuilder.com May 2004 - October 2012
Visit Orlando August 2002 - April 2004
The Miami Herald November 2000 - April 2002
The Miami Herald April 1999 - November 2000
Skills
Strategic Communications, Advertising, Account Management, Consultative Selling, New Business Development, Sales Management, Email Marketing, Selling, Sales, Digital Media, Leadership, Management, Recruiting, Mobile Marketing, Lead Generation, Online Advertising, Cold Calling, Salesforce.com, Sales Presentations, Strategic Partnerships, Sales Process, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Marketing, B2B, Advertising Sales, CRM, Online Marketing, Direct Sales, Social Networking, Customer Retention, SEM
Education
Rollins College - Crummer Graduate School of Business 2010 — 2010
Executive Management Certification, Executive Management
University of Central Florida 2003 — 2008
Master of Arts, Mass Communication
Florida State University 1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Science, Business Communication
Birchbox March 2014 - Present
Shoplet.com May 2013 - March 2014
David Stark Design & Production February 2013 - May 2013
Paper Magazine January 2012 - June 2012
Saks Fifth Avenue May 2011 - August 2011
Visit Orlando January 2011 - April 2011
Skills
Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Advertising, Online Marketing, E-commerce, Leadership, Market Research, Sales, Online Advertising, Affiliate Marketing, Affiliate Management, Project Management
Education
University of Central Florida
Experient June 2004 - Present
CompuSystems 2001 - 2004
Conference Management Services 1998 - 2001
Visit Orlando 1995 - 1998
1994 FIFA World Cup Orlando/Kissimmee St. Cloud 1991 - 1994
Skills
Event Management, Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, Event Planning, Account Management, Marketing Strategy, Leadership, Social Media, Hospitality
Education
University of Central Florida 1983 — 1988
BA - Communications, Journalism
Visit Orlando October 2014 - Present
Visit Orlando May 2013 - October 2014
Visit Orlando January 2013 - May 2013
Casto May 2012 - July 2012
Winter Park Chamber of Commerce January 2012 - May 2012
Simon Property Group June 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Coordinating Events, Customer Satisfaction, Microsoft Office, Presentations, Organization, Communication Skills, Online Advertising, Social Media, Networking, Hospitality, Marketing Communications, Administrative Work, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Event Planning, Event Management, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Events Coordination
Education
University of Central Florida 2009 — 2013
Bachelor's degree, Marketing major, Hospitality minor
Visit Orlando June 2015 - Present
Skills
Photoshop, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Illustrator, CSS, Graphic Design, Public Speaking, InDesign, Mac, HTML5, jQuery, Photography, Customer Service, SASS, JavaScript, AngularJS
Education
Full Sail University 2012 — 2015
Bachelor's degree, Web Design and Development
Gateway High School 2008 — 2012
Visit Orlando June 2015 - Present
Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide November 2012 - May 2015
Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotel April 2008 - November 2012
starwood hotels and resorts 1998 - 2007
Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers August 1993 - March 1995
Sheraton New York Hotel and Towers September 1989 - August 1992
Skills
Hospitality Industry, Hotels, Resorts, Hospitality Management, Revenue Analysis, Food & Beverage, Catering, Sales, Customer Satisfaction, Management, Training, Pre-opening, Event Management, Hotel Booking, Leadership, Meeting Planning, Tourism, Property Management..., Marketing, Sales Operations, Yield Management, Hospitality, Customer Service, Budgets, Hotel Management, Trade Shows, Convention Services, OnQ, Team Leadership, Contract Negotiation, Rooms Division, New Business Development
Education
Boston University 1992 — 1993
Masters, Business Administration
Northeastern University 1982 — 1985
BA, Business, Language
Northeastern University 1982 — 1985
Bachelors
Mattatuck Jr.College 1979 — 1981
Associate Degree 1981, Math and Science
Ravago January 2015 - Present
University of Central Florida January 2013 - December 2014
Visit Orlando May 2014 - July 2014
The Walt Disney Company May 2013 - July 2013
Chick-fil-A May 2008 - January 2013
Skills
Public Speaking, Marketing, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Management
Education
University of Central Florida 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Entrepreneurship & Management, 3.931
BCD Meetings & Events August 2015 - Present
BCD Travel October 2013 - July 2015
Visit Orlando August 2007 - October 2013
Enterprise Rent-A-Car 2005 - 2007
Walt Disney World 2004 - 2005
Skills
Event Management, Leadership, Sales, Customer Service, Trade Shows, Strategic Partnerships, Event Planning, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Hospitality, Social Media, Public Relations, Marketing Strategy, Social Networking, Marketing Communications, Team Building, Budgets, Public Speaking, Sales Management, Account Management, Strategic Planning, Hotels
Education
Northern Arizona University 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Sociology and Spanish
Freeman XP September 2015 - Present
Visit Orlando November 2014 - September 2015
Premiere Beauty Shows March 2014 - October 2014
FIPR Institute March 2013 - August 2014
Sentry Management December 2013 - March 2014
The Lakeland Center May 2013 - July 2013
Lakeland Electric April 2013 - May 2013
Macy's November 2012 - March 2013
Skills
Organizational..., Time Management, Microsoft Office, Communication, Efficent, Customer Service, Social Media, Microsoft Word, Event Management, Events Coordination, Event Planning, Trade Shows, PowerPoint
Education
University of Central Florida – Rosen College of Hospitality Management 2014 — 2016
Bachelor's Degree, Event Management
Polk Community College 2012 — 2013
Associate's Degree, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, 3.82
NuCO2 July 2014 - Present
Leapset August 2013 - June 2014
University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Athletic Communications August 2012 - December 2012
Visit Orlando May 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Press Releases, Media Relations, Sports, Web Content, Team Leadership, Data Entry, Sales, Outside Sales, Management, Food, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Team Building, Sales Operations, Sales Management, New Business Development, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Customer Service, Cold Calling, Account Management
Education
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communication, General
Visit Orlando August 2015 - Present
Victoria's Secret June 2011 - July 2015
UCF Department of Housing and Residence Life May 2012 - May 2015
Max Brenner International March 2014 - May 2014
7-Eleven May 2012 - August 2012
RugbyMar Inc. February 2011 - August 2012
Skills
Customer Service, Incident Response, Team Leadership, Phone Etiquette, Sales, Microsoft Office, Retail, Cashiering, Fundraising, Volunteering, Clerical Skills, German, Outlook, PowerPoint, Facebook, Windows, English, Social Media
Education
University of Central Florida 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing
&Barr (formerly Fry Hammond Barr) August 2015 - Present
&Barr February 2014 - August 2015
Florida Dairy Farmers September 2011 - February 2014
The Buyer Group - interactive public relations + branding July 2010 - August 2011
Visit Orlando January 2010 - May 2010
Reunion Resort January 2009 - January 2010
Skills
Public Relations, Event Management, Project Management, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Marketing, Advertising, Event Planning, Social Networking, Press Releases, Internal Communications, Newsletters, Publicity
Education
University of Central Florida 2006 — 2010
B.S., Event Management
Visit Orlando November 2011 - Present
Olive Garden July 2006 - November 2011
Nickelodeon Suites Resort July 2000 - July 2006
Southwest Airlines Vacations July 1998 - July 2000
Holiday Inn SunSpree Resort Lake Buena Vista July 1996 - July 1998
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Brand Management, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing, Advertising, Social Media, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Communications, Email Marketing, Leadership, Online Marketing, Marketing Management, Sales, Brand Development, Business Strategy, Strategic Planning
Education
Rollins College - Crummer Graduate School of Business 2004 — 2006
MBA, Business
Florida State University 1989 — 1994
BS, Business/Hospitality
City of Fort Collins January 2015 - Present
Colorado State University Research Foundation September 2013 - December 2014
Visit Orlando January 2013 - July 2013
Orlando Weekly August 2012 - January 2013
Adams Outdoor Advertising November 2010 - August 2012
Pinnacle Health and Fitness September 2007 - August 2012
The Onion April 2008 - November 2010
Capital Area Food Bank of Texas May 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Marketing, Digital Media, Social Media, Advertising, Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Event Planning, Marketing Communications, Media Relations, Email Marketing, Social Networking, Online Advertising, Customer Service, Public Relations, Project Management
Education
Texas State University-San Marcos 2002 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts, Mass Communication: Advertising and Public Relations
S.F. Austin High School 1998 — 2002
Visit Orlando 2015 - 2015
Sherpa April 2013 - July 2014
Parker and Lynch September 2011 - April 2013
Skills
Technical Recruiting, Executive Search, Recruiting, Applicant Tracking..., Sourcing, Talent Acquisition, Staffing Services, College Recruiting, Contract Recruitment, Permanent Placement
Education
Hochschule Bremen
International Master, Business Administration
University of Valencia
Master of Arts, International Business
University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Cameron School of Business Bachelor of Science, Business Administration; Marketing Concentration
Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board January 2012 - Present
Visit Orlando March 2008 - July 2011
Hilton Hotels Worldwide December 2002 - March 2008
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Online Advertising
Education
Duke University
Bachelor of Arts, History/English
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment October 2014 - Present
Freelance June 2014 - Present
Walt Disney World June 2014 - October 2014
The Walt Disney Company June 2013 - June 2014
MMGY Global January 2013 - May 2013
Visit Orlando August 2012 - December 2012
Abercrombie & Fitch July 2011 - August 2012
Hispanic Business Initiative Fund January 2012 - May 2012
Campus Advent Ministries August 2011 - May 2012
Balloon Distractions May 2009 - June 2010
Education
University of Central Florida 2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts, Major: Interpersonal/Organizational Communication; Minor: Marketing
Pinellas County Center for the Arts 2006 — 2010
Dual Diploma: High School and Magnet Program, Performance Theatre, Dance
Vestagen Technical Textiles Inc. May 2015 - Present
Visit Orlando December 2007 - May 2015
Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce 2005 - 2007
DiPasqua Enterprises, Inc. 1997 - 2005
Skills
Meeting Planning, Event Planning, Travel Management, Marketing, Trade Shows, Public Speaking, Non-profits, Research, Editing, Haitian Creole, Management, Nonprofits, Customer Service, Budget Process, Department Budgeting, Marketing Communications, Event Management
Education
University of Central Florida - College of Business Administration 1999 — 2004
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration - Human Resource Management
Lake Howell High School
Visit Orlando May 2015 - Present
CBS Radio January 2015 - Present
University of Central Florida August 2013 - April 2015
Machine Gun America December 2014 - March 2015
Evok Advertising August 2014 - December 2014
South Florida Opulence Magazine June 2013 - August 2013
CSI International, Inc. 2012 - 2013
Aeropostale March 2012 - July 2012
Skills
Social Networking, Customer Service, Social Media, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Facebook, Microsoft Office, Advertising, Public Speaking, Social Media Marketing, Research, Account Servicing, Time Management, Leadership, Marketing Communications, Event Planning, Event Management, Retail Sales, Marketing Research, Trend Research, Trend Analysis, Radio Promotions, Promotional
Education
University of Central Florida 2012 — 2016
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
Visit Orlando August 2015 - Present
C3Research October 2014 - August 2015
Orlando Metro Properties September 2014 - January 2015
BASE Camp Children's Cancer Foundation August 2014 - December 2014
Skyebird Juice Bar & Experimental Kitchen January 2014 - July 2014
Cloak & Dapper February 2014 - April 2014
Sleeping Moon Cafe November 2013 - March 2014
University of Central Florida August 2012 - May 2013
University of Miami July 2011 - July 2011
Skills
Public Relations, Social Media, Media Relations, Event Planning, Press Releases, Media List Building, Social Networking, Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Editing, Public Speaking, Marketing, Blogging, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Spanish, Client Relations Skills, Twitter, Celebrity Outreach, Microsoft Excel, Event Management, Social Media Integration, Fashion Shows, Managing Media Relations, Community Outreach, Video Editing, Time Management, Leadership, Research, Microsoft Word, Nonprofits, Advertising
Education
University of Central Florida 2012 — 2016
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing
360 Destination Group August 2015 - Present
Wyndham Worldwide August 2014 - August 2015
Visit Orlando October 2012 - June 2014
Visit Orlando October 2010 - December 2012
Greenville Convention Center April 2010 - August 2010
Hampton Inn April 2009 - April 2010
Hampton Inn and Suites June 2008 - March 2009
The Walt Disney Company May 2007 - January 2008
Skills
Tourism, Hospitality, Hotels, Travel Management, Resorts, Hospitality Industry, Hospitality Management, Event Management, Leisure, Hotel Management, Event Planning, Customer Service, Process Scheduler, Training, Front Office, Meeting Planning, OnQ, Corporate Events, Guest Service Management, Customer Satisfaction, Convention Services, Pre-opening, Coordinating Events, Leadership, Team Building, Budgets, Food & Beverage, Catering, Management, Sales, Trade Shows, Banquets, Revenue Analysis
Education
Oakland City University 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Human Resources Management and Services
Visit Orlando February 2015 - Present
Loews Hotels August 2014 - February 2015
Wyndham Worldwide June 2013 - June 2014
Wyndham Worldwide September 2011 - June 2013
The Walt Disney Company March 2011 - August 2011
The Walt Disney Company August 2010 - August 2011
The Walt Disney Company February 2010 - March 2011
Big Cedar Lodge 2008 - 2010
Hilton Worldwide 2007 - 2008
Education
Missouri State University 2006 — 2009
Bachelor's Degree
Bongos Cuban Cafe December 2013 - Present
PD-sign Architectural signage and Graphic Design July 2011 - Present
Bongos Cuban Cafe December 2001 - Present
Visit Orlando May 2014 - February 2015
Bowerbird media April 2011 - April 2013
Neuralnet inc. February 2011 - January 2012
Skills
Graphic Design, Typography, Illustration, Art, Art Direction, Corporate Identity, Logo Design, Graphics, Photography, Illustrator, Layout, Branding & Identity, Interaction Design, Brochures, Posters, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Advertising, Social Media, Digital Photography, Photoshop, Photojournalism, Brand Development, InDesign, Social Media..., Adobe Creative Suite, Web Design, Creative Direction, Marketing, Mac, Dreamweaver, Adobe Acrobat, Corporate Branding, Visual Communication, Magazines, Image Manipulation, Vector Illustration, Social Networking, Digital Illustration, Print, Concept Development, Email Marketing, WordPress, Trade Shows, Marketing Communications
Education
University of Central Florida 2014 — 2016
Bachelor's Degree, Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
Valencia College 2008 — 2011
Graphic Design / Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Graphic Design, Arts, A.S. with Specialization in Graphics and Print Design
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana 1999 — 2001
Industrial design
Colegio Siervas de San Jose 1987 — 1998
High School Diploma
Insight Global May 2015 - Present
Visit Orlando January 2015 - Present
Marketing and Event Promotions October 2014 - Present
University of Central Florida July 2013 - May 2015
Hohman Health and Wellness June 2014 - January 2015
Youth Marketing Connection October 2014 - December 2014
Youth Marketing Connection October 2014 - October 2014
Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed, P.A. August 2013 - July 2014
Florida Coast to Coast Destination Management Company January 2013 - April 2013
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Research, Photoshop, Social Media, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Press Releases, Social Networking, Event Planning, Facebook, Marketing, Management
Education
University of Central Florida 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (BS), Interpersonal and Organizational Communications
University of Central Florida 2011 — 2015
Minor, Hospitality Administration/Management
Martin County High School
Visit Orlando October 2012 - Present
ERA Europe June 2010 - October 2012
Breed Technologies August 2000 - May 2003
Skills
Web Applications, jQuery, CSS, JavaScript, Databases, HTML 5, AJAX, Web Development, HTML5, T-SQL, MySQL, Subversion, SQL, Apache, IIS, ColdFusion, PHP, Git, Java, CMS, OOP, XML, Microsoft SQL Server, HTML, Windows, Programming, Eclipse, MVC, WordPress, JSON, Linux, Django, Nginx, PostgreSQL, AngularJS, User Interface, Backbone.js, ERP, Glovia, CFML, RESTful WebServices, single page applications, Python
Education
University of Central Florida 2006 — 2011
BS, Information Technology
Visit Orlando April 2011 - Present
Orlando Convention and Visitors Bureau, Inc. October 2009 - April 2011
Orlando World Center Marriott June 1998 - October 2009
Marriott International 1981 - 1998
Skills
Hospitality, Publicity, Hospitality Industry, Meeting Planning, Strategic Partnerships, Hotels, Trade Shows, Corporate Events, Revenue Analysis, Resorts, Tourism, Yield Management, Hospitality Management, Event Management, Hotel Management, Event Planning, Food & Beverage, Sponsorship, Marketing
Education
Penn State University 1979 — 1980
no, Business
Visit Orlando August 2015 - Present
Visit Orlando October 2014 - Present
Universal Orlando April 2013 - September 2014
JHM Hotels February 2012 - March 2013
Levy Restaurants October 2010 - February 2012
BCBG October 2009 - October 2010
Walt Disney World Company June 2008 - March 2009
Skills
Hospitality Management, Food & Beverage, Catering, Hospitality Industry, Hotels, Meeting Planning, Resorts, Banquets, Event Management, Event Planning, Tourism, Hotel Management, Corporate Events, Restaurants, Revenue Analysis, Micros, Menu Development, Front Office, Trade Shows, Sales, Management, Marketing, Pre-opening, Yield Management, Negotiation, Process Scheduler, Facebook, MICROS, Budgets, Convention Services
Education
University of Central Florida 2004 — 2008
Bachelors of Science, Hospitality Management
Ultimate Fighting Championship June 2014 - Present
Visit Orlando June 2011 - June 2014
VISIT FLORIDA April 2009 - June 2011
VISIT FLORIDA August 2008 - April 2009
Skills
Public Relations, Social Media, Press Releases, Newsletters, Media Relations, Public Speaking, Interviewing Skills, Broadcast Television, Radio Broadcasting, Writing, Integrated Marketing, Tourism, International Marketing, US Hispanic Market, Latin American markets, Travel, Strategy, Publicity, Marketing, Event Management, Event Planning, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing
Education
Florida State University 2006 — 2007
MA Integrated Marketing and Management Communication
Florida State University 2003 — 2006
BA Communication and International Affairs
Visit Orlando February 2015 - Present
CF Developers Network LLC November 2014 - Present
Full Sail University April 2002 - October 2014
Verizon September 2001 - November 2001
Verizon January 2000 - February 2001
Skills
JavaScript, JQuery, AJAX, MS SQL, PHP, CSS, XML, HTML, MySQL, XHTML, Java, ColdFusion, Databases, Web Applications, Web Development, IIS, HTML5, Web Services, DHTML, T-SQL, MVC, Subversion, SQL, CMS, Eclipse, Fusebox, Agile, JSON, SEO, Wordpress, E-commerce, Scrum, FW/1, PhoneGap, Microsoft SQL Server, ASP.NET, CSS3, Ruby on Rails, jQuery, OOP, .NET, Drupal, Software Development, Programming, ASP, Visual Studio, Git, ActionScript, Agile Methodologies, Database Design
Education
S.E.S.A.T. Analise de Sistemas 1973 — 1975
Systems Analysis (2+ years), Computer Systems Analysis
Universidade Santa Úrsula 1972 — 1973
Electronic Engineering (not graduated), Electronic Engineering
Universidade Gama Filho 1970 — 1972
Incomplete Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering
Visit Orlando December 2012 - Present
James S Angel June 2009 - January 2013
Skills
Visual, Visual Communication, Fine Art, Posters, Creative Direction, Creative Work, Creative Services, Art Direction, Graphic Design, Illustration, Direct Mail, Magazines, Logo Design, Publications, HTML emails, Adobe Creative Suite, Collateral, Brochures
Education
Ringling School of Art and Design
Visit Orlando January 2014 - Present
CoreConnect Communications, Inc. January 2012 - Present
Medieval Times April 2007 - January 2012
SeaWorld Orlando September 2006 - September 2007
The Forbes Company December 2001 - September 2006
Visit Orlando 2001 - 2002
Skills
Public Relations, Integrated Marketing, Event Management, Sales, Strategic Planning, New Business Development, Public Speaking, Management, Hotels, Publicity, Budgets, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Online Advertising, Social Media, Email Marketing, Retail, Event Planning, Strategy, Trade Shows, Leadership
Education
Stenotype Institute of Jacksonville Inc-Orlando 2010 — 2012
Certificate of Stenography, Court Reporting/Court Reporter
Florida International University
BA, Marketing and Public Relations
Toastmastes International
Valencia Community College
AA, Marketing
Visit Orlando June 2014 - Present
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment September 2008 - June 2014
TNS May 2004 - August 2008
Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau 2000 - 2004
International Trade Assistance 1998 - 2000
Skills
SPSS, Six Sigma, Russian, Qualitative Research, Customer Satisfaction, Moderate, Brand Health Tracking, Stakeholder Analysis, Focus Group, Online Focus Groups, Market Research, Advertising Research, Segmentation, Survey Design, Brand Equity, Leadership, Research, Marketing, Social Networking, Competitive Intelligence, Business Insights, Primary Research, Focus Groups, Brand Management
Education
Rollins College - Crummer Graduate School of Business 2002 — 2004
MBA, Marketing
Stetson University 1996 — 1998
BBA, International Business
Tomskij Gosudarstvennyj Universitet 1993 — 1998
BA, Economics
Visit Orlando November 2011 - Present
DoWork Solutions, LLC February 2011 - November 2013
Windstream (formally NuVox) June 2005 - January 2011
Trinsic Communications November 2004 - April 2005
SouthTrust Bank July 2004 - November 2004
Epicus October 2000 - July 2004
Skills
New Business Development, Customer Retention, Sales Management, Marketing, Solution Selling, Direct Sales, Business Development, Account Management, Sales, Sales Process, Sales Operations, Telecommunications, VoIP, Team Building, Leadership, Team Leadership, Budgets, Recruiting, Cloud Computing, Strategy, Cold Calling, Management, Customer Satisfaction, Email Marketing, Trade Shows, Business Planning, Market Research, Strategic Planning, Strategic Partnerships, Negotiation, Forecasting, Time Management, Contract Negotiation, CRM, Selling, Lead Generation, Marketing Strategy, Market Planning, Competitive Analysis, B2B, Salesforce.com, Sales Presentations
Education
University of Central Florida 1984 — 1986
BSBA, Marketing
University of Central Florida - College of Business Administration 1984 — 1986
BSBA, Marketing
Miss Emily's Bed & Biscuit August 2011 - Present
Visit Orlando August 2005 - August 2011
Visit Orlando August 2007 - August 2010
The Ritz-Carlton Orlando & JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes December 2003 - August 2005
The Ritz-Carlton Orlando & JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes December 2003 - August 2005
Skills
Hotels, Management, Hospitality, Catering, Budgets, Hospitality Management, Hospitality Industry, Trade Shows, Resorts, Tourism, Customer Service, Sales Management, Event Management, Meeting Planning, Time Management
Education
Florida International University 2001 — 2003
Bachelor of Science, Hospitality Management
Embassy Suites Lake Buena Vista Resort May 2015 - Present
Various Agencies 2005 - Present
Visit Orlando November 2014 - April 2015
Hilton Grand Vacations August 2013 - November 2014
Global Performance Gym September 2012 - August 2013
Westgate Resorts July 2010 - September 2012
Tourico Holidays May 2009 - July 2010
Fairwinds Credit Union March 2007 - May 2009
Skills
Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Sales, Hospitality, Product Development, Event Management, Customer Service, Marketing Strategy, Event Planning, Email Marketing, Hospitality Management, Trade Shows, Management, Online Advertising, Hospitality Industry, Marketing Communications, Direct Sales, Lead Generation, Account Management, Tourism, Resorts, Strategic Planning, Online Marketing, Revenue Analysis
Education
International Academy of Design 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science, Marketing and Advertising
Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida April 2009 - Present
Fun Party Rentals Orlando June 2008 - Present
Expedia Local Expert June 2013 - March 2014
Visit Orlando August 2012 - December 2012
SeaWorld Orlando January 2012 - April 2012
Universal Studios Florida May 2007 - October 2011
Orange County Government May 2008 - August 2008
Skills
customer service,..., Marketing, Fundraising, Customer Service, Sales, Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Trade Shows, Recruiting, Retail, Research, Tourism, Event Planning, Event Management, Nonprofits, Social Media, Social Networking, Public Relations, Hospitality, Social Media Marketing
Education
University of Central Florida 2011 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Hospitality Administration/Management
University of Central Florida - Rosen College of Hospitality Management 2011 — 2013
Bachelor of Science, Hospitality Management
Florida A&M University 2009 — 2011
BS, Business Administration and Management, General
Robert Hungerford Preparatory High School – Global Business Academy 2005 — 2009
Honors Diploma, Hospitality & Tourism
Caesars Entertainment Corporation May 2015 - Present
Visit Orlando August 2010 - April 2015
Clear Channel Communications October 2008 - August 2010
Real Times Media November 2006 - September 2008
Radio One Detroit July 2001 - May 2005
Skills
Online Marketing, Advertising Sales, New Business Development, Event Management, Trade Shows, Online Advertising, Advertising, Email Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Social Networking, Event Planning, Account Management, Digital Marketing, Digital Media, Sales, Social Media, Public Relations, Corporate Events, Copywriting, Contract Negotiation, Budgets, Sales Management, Sponsorship, SEO, Integrated Marketing, Media Relations, Facebook, Market Research, Mobile Marketing, Marketing Management, Hospitality, Brand Management, Press Releases, Direct Marketing, Media Planning, Tourism, SEM, Business Development, Corporate Communications, Market Planning, Creative Direction, Fundraising, E-commerce, Product Marketing, Lead Generation, Strategic Partnerships, New Media
Education
Kentucky State University
Visit Orlando January 2015 - Present
Choose Chicago March 2006 - December 2014
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts October 2000 - March 2006
Sheraton Chicago Hotel & Towers April 1999 - October 2000
The Whitehall Hotel 1998 - 1999
Chicago Marriott & Renaissance Hotels 1996 - 1998
Hilton 1993 - 1996
Hyatt Hotels of Chicago 1991 - 1993
O'Connor & Associates/Swiss Bank Corporation 1990 - 1991
Gant Travel Management 1988 - 1990
Skills
Hotels, Meeting Planning, Trade Shows, Business Development, Sales, Event Management, Business Travel, Hospitality Industry, Revenue Analysis, Banquets, Yield Management, Food & Beverage, Marketing, Sales Management, Social Media Marketing, Hospitality, Resorts, Social Networking, Tourism, Marketing Strategy, Sponsorship, Corporate Events, Hospitality Management, Customer Service, Public Relations, New Business Development, Management, Advertising, Strategy, Event Planning, Budgets, Catering, Front Office, B2B, Leisure, Training, Hotel Management
Education
Indiana University Bloomington 1983 — 1987
BS, Biology
Orlando Weekly October 2012 - June 2015
ProSolutions July 2011 - June 2012
Visit Orlando August 2011 - December 2011
Pinnacle Home Healthcare November 2010 - June 2011
Clear Channel Communications April 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Marketing, Social Media, Spanish, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Research, Public Speaking, Data Entry, Event Management, Event Planning, Multi Tasking, Written & Oral..., Team Leadership, Online Research, Google Analytics, Google Adwords, Mac OS X
Education
University of Central Florida - College of Business Administration 2009 — 2011
B.S.B.A Marketing, International Business Minor
Walt Disney World September 2015 - Present
Visit Orlando November 2014 - Present
Nemours Childrens' Hospital September 2011 - Present
Early Learning Coalition of Orange County November 2012 - March 2013
KnowledgePoints, Inc 2009 - 2011
Voorheesville Central School District July 2005 - August 2008
Au Sable Valley Central Schools July 1998 - June 2005
Au Sable Valley Central School District July 1997 - June 1998
FEH BOCES September 1995 - August 1997
Bruston-Moira Central School District June 1994 - August 1995
Skills
Community Relations, Organizational..., Animal Welfare, Data Analysis, Leadership, Budgets, K-12, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Design, Educational Leadership, Teacher Training, Educational Technology, Special Education, Staff Development, Tutoring, Instructional Design, Classroom Management, Teaching, Community Development, Nonprofits, Event Planning, Grant Writing, Classroom, Public Speaking, Elementary Education, Community Outreach, Fundraising
Education
University of Central Florida 2012 — 2013
Coursework in Preschool Child Development, PreKindergarten Instruction
State University of New York at Albany 1993 — 2010
Educational Administration and Policy Studies
Mansfield University of Pennsylvania 1989 — 1991
MS.Ed, Education/Special Education/Reading
SUNY Cortland 1978 — 1991
Bachelor's degree, Education, 3.6
Level 3 Communications July 2015 - Present
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. January 2015 - May 2015
Visit Orlando January 2014 - May 2014
The Mall at Millenia August 2013 - December 2013
Greek Unique December 2011 - December 2013
Autism Speaks May 2013 - August 2013
Fox Capital Investments May 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Marketing, Customer Service, Leadership, Social Media, Sales, Teamwork, Hospitality, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Fundraising, Press Releases, Blogging, Time Management, Non-profits, Retail, Secretarial Skills, Hospitality Management, PowerPoint, Nonprofits, Telecommunications
Education
University of Central Florida 2010 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree
Visit Orlando April 2011 - August 2011
CALIBER LEARNING NETWORK January 1999 - September 2001
ORLANDO SOLAR BEARS/RDV SPORTSPLEX March 1995 - December 1999
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SECURITY DEALERS May 1990 - April 1995
Skills
•Strategic Planning..., •Policies and..., •Leadership and..., •Budgets, accounting..., •Administering client..., •Maintaining business..., •Monitoring contractor..., •Resourceful problem..., •MS Word, PowerPoint,..., Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Management, Microsoft Excel, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Training
Education
University of Central Florida
Master's Degree, Public Administration
University of Central Florida
Bachelor's Degree, Hospitality Administration/Management
Grace Lutheran Church September 2010 - June 2014
Visit Orlando January 2001 - July 2005
Skills
Teaching, Microsoft Word, Leadership, Customer Service, Event Planning
Education
University of Central Florida 1999 — 2000
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Xenia Hotels & Resorts May 2012 - Present
Visit Orlando June 2010 - May 2012
The New Order Magazine 2009 - 2012
Marriott International 2008 - 2009
RCLCO 2007 - 2007
Marriott International 2004 - 2006
Skills
Hotels, Hospitality, Strategy, Resorts, Analysis, Financial Modeling, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Market Research, Due Diligence, Competitive Analysis, Marketing, PowerPoint, Budgets, Online Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Web Analytics, Data Mining
Education
Cornell University
BS
Axis AdSchool at Media Design School
Diploma
American School In Japan
Visit Orlando 2003 - Present
Tribune Interactive/Orlando 1994 - 1999
Education
University of Central Florida 1979 — 1984
Visit Orlando August 2008 - Present
Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau, Inc. February 2007 - August 2008
The Zimmerman Agency July 1987 - February 1995
Jamis Bicycles 1986 - 1987
Skills
Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Digital Marketing, Brand Architecture, Brand Implementation, Brand Management, Strategic Partnerships, Digital Strategy, Crisis Communications, Marketing, Publicity, Media Relations, Email Marketing, Advertising, Corporate Communications, Trade Shows, Social Media, Market Planning, Strategic Communications, Integrated Marketing, Press Releases, Market Research, Community Development, Brand Development, Event Management, Social Media Marketing, Online Marketing, Copywriting
Education
Florida State University 1986 — 1987
Masters of Science, Marketing and Communications
Auburn University 1982 — 1986
BA, Public Relations, Communications, Marketings
Visit Orlando June 2014 - Present
Visit Orlando January 2010 - June 2014
Visit Orlando October 2004 - January 2010
Skills
Media Relations, Press Releases, Public Relations, Social Media Marketing, Strategic Communications, Corporate Communications, Crisis Communications, Marketing Communications, Publicity, Photography, Newsletters, Event Management, Management, Copywriting, Internal Communications, Online Marketing, Trade Shows, Event Planning, Marketing, Advertising, Public Speaking, Proofreading, Creative Writing
Education
University of Central Florida 2000 — 2004
DMG Mori Seiki USA January 2011 - Present
Visit Orlando January 2009 - July 2010
Alameda County Office of Education January 2002 - June 2005
Skills
Event Planning, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement, Management, Product Development
Education
California State University-Long Beach
BA, Creative Writing
Visit Orlando February 2000 - Present
Homewood Suites March 1999 - February 2000
Holiday Inn Main Gate East April 1998 - March 1999
Skills
Hotels, Hospitality, Tourism, Hospitality Industry, Event Management, Meeting Planning, Convention Services, Event Planning, Hospitality Management, Trade Shows, Corporate Events, Leisure, Catering, Revenue Analysis, Customer Service, Yield Management, Banquets, Restaurants, Travel Management
Education
University of Central Florida 2005 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Valencia Community College 1985 — 1989
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Hospitality Management
Visit Orlando 2011 - Present
Visit Orlando October 1999 - Present
Florida Newspaper Advertising Network January 1985 - October 1999
Skills
Tourism, Hospitality, Hotel Management, Marketing Strategy, Sales, Hospitality Industry, Networking, Online Advertising, Resorts, Event Management, Hotels, Customer Service, Trade Shows, Marketing Communications, Revenue Analysis, Event Planning, Email Marketing, Meeting Planning, Budgets, Marketing, Sales Management, Advertising, Leisure, E-commerce, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, Strategic Partnerships, Market Planning, Hospitality Management
Education
University of Central Florida
Experience Columbus December 2011 - Present
Visit Orlando 2002 - December 2011
Greater Woodfield Convention and Visitors Bureau 1991 - 1999
Education
Eastern Illinois University 1986 — 1990
BS, Hospitality
MDR
Retired and enjoying time to pursue personal interests and family June 2014 - Present
Sanibel Harbour Marriott Resort & Spa August 2013 - June 2014
Senior Choice @ Home November 2012 - August 2013
Gulf Coast Village May 2012 - November 2012
Rosen Hotels & Resorts September 2011 - April 2012
Visit Orlando March 1987 - July 2011
Hilton Hotels Corporation May 1980 - March 1987
Skills
Results Oriented, highly motivated &..., Enthusiastic/Team leader, Managed Hosting, Goal Oriented, Leadership, Event Management, Trade Shows, Public Relations, Business Development, Marketing Communications, Customer Service, Team Leadership, Meeting Planning, Partnerships, Proposal Writing, Contract Negotiation, Sales, Management, Time Management, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Hotels, Team Building, Sales Management, Customer Satisfaction, Fundraising, Account Planning, Destination Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, New Business Development, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Brand Implementation, Hospitality, Negotiation, Strategic Alliances, Social Media, Resorts, Corporate Events, Tourism, Customer Engagement, Sponsorship, Relationship Marketing, Hospitality Industry, Revenue Analysis, Hospitality Management, Food & Beverage, Incentives, Market Planning
Education
Frostburg State University 1976 — 1980
BA, Languages
Visit Orlando May 2010 - Present
Skills
Benefits Administration, HRIS, Marketing, Employee Relations, Project Management, Annual Reports, Written Correspondence, Recruiting, Payroll, Wellness Champion Leader, Onboarding, Research, Bilingual Creole and..., Customer Service, FMLA, Talent Acquisition, Training
Education
Nova Southeastern University 2007 — 2010
Masters, Human Resources Management
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 2000 — 2002
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
Visit Orlando December 2009 - Present
Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau December 2004 - December 2009
City of Fort Lauderdale December 2001 - May 2004
Skills
Microsoft Dynamics GP, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Advertising, Sales, Event Management, Event Planning, Social Networking, Marketing, Facebook, Marketing Communications, Trade Shows, Public Relations, Social Media Marketing
Education
Polk Community College 1969 — 1971
Associate, Business Administration
Visit Orlando June 2009 - Present
Orlando CVB 1999 - 2009
Sheraton Safari Hotel June 1997 - July 1999
Skills
Hospitality, Hotels, Meeting Planning, Hospitality Management, Tourism, Hospitality Industry, Resorts, Event Management, Trade Shows, Corporate Events, Catering, Event Planning, Hotel Management, Revenue Analysis, Sales, Customer Service, Food & Beverage, Convention Services, Marketing, Leisure, Banquets, Social Media, Yield Management, Restaurants, Travel Management, Contract Negotiation, Incentives, Marketing Strategy, Budgets, Social Media Marketing, Market Planning
Education
New Mexico State University 1989 — 1994
Bachelor of Science, Hospitality Management
Wyndham Lake Buena Vista Resort February 2015 - Present
Visit Orlando March 2014 - January 2015
Florida Technical College December 2013 - March 2014
Quality One Wireless August 2007 - May 2012
City College of Orlando, FL August 2002 - June 2006
Skills
New Business Development, Sales, Presentations, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Events, Public Relations, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Retention, Procurement, Negotiation, Training, Direct Sales, Sales Operations, Sales Process, Project Planning, Team Building, Wireless, Mobile Communications, Telecommunications, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Solution Selling, Business Planning, Strategic Partnerships, Mobile Devices, Time Management, Education, Hospitality, Hospitality Management
Education
Universidad Adventista de Las Antillas
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Visit Orlando August 1999 - Present
Orlando Regional Healthcare Systems May 1997 - August 1999
US Department of the Treasury January 1995 - April 1997
Skills
Market Research, Omniture, Analytics, Competitive Analysis, Web Analytics, Economics, Public Speaking, Qualitative Research, Survey Design, Social Media, Marketing Research, Segmentation, Analysis, Advertising Research, Market Analysis, Marketing Communications
Education
University of Central Florida 1998 — 2000
MAAE, Economics
James Madison University 1990 — 1994
BBA, Finance, Economics
Visit Orlando June 1999 - Present
Skills
Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications
Education
Eau Gallie High
University of Central Florida
Visit Orlando December 2011 - Present
Visit Orlando October 2000 - Present
Visit Orlando October 2000 - Present
Orlando CVB October 2000 - December 2011
Sofitel Hotels 1991 - 2000
Hilton International August 1983 - October 1994
Skills
Trade Shows, Hospitality, Meeting Planning, Tourism, Event Management, Travel Management, Contract Negotiation, Hospitality Management, Event Planning, Account Management, Sales Management, Sales, Marketing Strategy, New Business Development, Leadership, Hospitality Industry, Incentives
Education
Boston University Questrom School of Business 1978 — 1982
BSBA, Marketing
Bloomfield HIgh School
High school
Orange County Clerk of Court July 2013 - Present
Orange County Clerk of Court September 2010 - July 2013
Orange County Clerk of Court April 2005 - September 2010
Orange County Clerk of Court August 2003 - April 2005
Visit Orlando January 2002 - August 2003
The Mark Travel Corporation April 1995 - September 2001
Skills
Customer Service, Call Center, Sales, Customer Satisfaction, Process Improvement, Performance Management, Training, Data Entry, Customer Retention, Call Centers, Team Leadership, Team Building, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Software Documentation, Change Management, Coaching
Education
Northeastern University
Bachelor's Degree, Human Resources -Business Administration
Suffolk University - Sawyer School of Management
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts September 2015 - Present
Visit Orlando November 2013 - September 2015
Visit Orlando December 2011 - November 2013
Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau October 2008 - November 2011
Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau June 2006 - October 2008
Skills
Hotels, Tourism, Hospitality, Sales, Event Management, Hospitality Industry, Meeting Planning, Event Planning, Trade Shows, Resorts, Customer Service, Hospitality Management, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, OnQ, Corporate Events
Education
University of Central Florida 2002 — 2006
BS, Hospitality
Visit Orlando April 2012 - Present
Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America June 2010 - April 2012
Visit Orlando March 2008 - June 2010
Visit Orlando March 2007 - March 2008
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment February 2006 - March 2007
Skills
Event Management, Event Planning, Fundraising, Public Relations, Marketing, Social Media, Training, Management, Time Management, Sales, Trade Shows, Budgets, Sponsorship, Newsletters, Strategic Planning, Program Management
Education
University of Central Florida 2002 — 2006
BA, Marketing
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment December 2011 - Present
The Morgan Group March 2011 - November 2011
Visit Orlando September 2010 - March 2011
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment June 2008 - September 2010
Ypartnership 2007 - 2008
Skills
Social Media, Event Management, Integrated Marketing, Public Relations, Media Relations, Entertainment, Social Media Marketing, Press Releases, Facebook, Event Planning, Social Networking, Public Speaking, Marketing Communications, Customer Service, Digital Marketing, Publicity, Email Marketing
Education
University of Central Florida
Bachelor's of Science, Advertising / Public Relations
Cirque du Soleil March 2011 - Present
Visit Orlando August 2007 - March 2011
Skills
Event Management, Corporate Events, Trade Shows, Hospitality, Event Planning, Marketing, Tourism, Meeting Planning, Account Management, Hospitality Industry, Hotels, Live Events, Hospitality Management, Sales Management, Resorts, Travel Management, Coordinating Events, Travel Planning, PowerPoint, Hotel Management, International Sales &..., Tour Operators, Leisure Travel, Business Travel, Tour Packages, Tour Marketing, Budget Management, Budget Forecasts, Sales Presentations, Sales Process, Public Relations
Education
College of Southern Nevada
Valencia College
Visit Orlando October 2005 - Present
MS Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce February 2002 - August 2005
Computer Associates (CA) - XECA August 1999 - August 2001
Skills
Social Networking, Resorts, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Digital Marketing, Event Planning, Public Relations, Tourism, Event Management, Hospitality, Trade Shows, Online Marketing, Corporate Events, Hotels, Email Marketing, Online Advertising, Marketing Communications
Education
University of Southern Mississippi
Bachelor of Science, Business
Oracle August 2014 - Present
Orange County Library System November 2012 - Present
Visit Orlando September 2008 - Present
Anago of Orlando 2011 - 2012
Zoet Finest Cakes December 2005 - February 2009
IESA August 1993 - September 1998
Education
Universidad Simón Bolívar 1987 — 1993
Bachelor Science, Computer Engineering
Rutherford & Associates, Inc. June 2011 - Present
Rutherford & Associates December 2010 - June 2011
Rutherford & Associates March 2009 - December 2010
The Meeting Group September 2004 - February 2009
Orange County Convention Center April 2001 - September 2004
Visit Orlando December 1999 - April 2001
Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin October 1997 - December 1999
Orange County Convention Center September 1992 - October 1997
Skills
Contract Negotiation, Meeting Planning, Trade Shows, Event Management, Hospitality, Event Planning, Hotels, Corporate Events, Food, Human Resources, Parties
Education
Penn State University 1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Labor and Industrial Relations