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Greenville, North Carolina, United States

Greenville, North Carolina, United States

You dream of the perfect vacation. It could be a celebration, or a getaway, or an adventure, or time to spend with family, or anything you want it to be. As your Dream Designer, I will listen to your dreams, and create your dream vacation.

Greenville, Nc

As a Walt Disney World traveler with over 25 visits with my family, I make client's trips there and other Disney destinations - Simply Magical! Along with my many years of experience traveling to Walt Disney World, I am a graduate of the College of Disney Knowledge. The services I provide, assist clients booking and planning their vacations to Walt Disney World, Disneyland, aboard the Disney Cruise Lines, the Disney Aulani Resort in Hawaii and over 25 Adventures by Disney World-Wide. I also book Universal, Sea World, Carnival Cruises and all-inclusive resorts - Sandals and Beaches.

Greenville, North Carolina Area

Currently manage and control my personal investment portfolio.

New Bern, North Carolina

Worked as a volunteer in the promotion of my 30 year high school class reunion. Developed and maintained a website, a social media group, and a TV, radio and print advertising campaign resulting in a successful event with over 150 classmates in attendance. Currently planning our 40 Year Get-Together to be held on a future date in 2020 in New Bern.

New Bern, North Carolina Area

Responsible for compliance with federal, state, and local underground storage tank regulations enacted in 1988 on air and water pollution, waste disposal, and chemical releases.Coordinated environmental activities with engineers, attorneys and state and local officials.Supervised remediation to a successful closure of all sites in 2006 resulting in the marketing and sale of all owned properties.

New Bern, North Carolina Area

Designed and developed a new concept in the convenience store market consisting of 10 clean well-lit fully merchandised locations with fresh food offerings and novelties. Achieved the goal of $1,000,000 in total sales in 1994. Attended trade shows in Goldsboro, North Carolina each year to see new products and services to implement for the coming year.Planned and implemented grand opening events that attracted as many as 1000 people at a time.Attended the North Carolina Convenience Store Association Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina. Met with vendors on a monthly basis to develop promotions and introduce new products.Staffed and supervised over 150+ employees.Conducted monthly manager meetings concerning merchandising, safety, personnel issues, and promotions.Investigated and selected new properties for future expansion.Marketed and sold the company in 1999.

New Bern, North Carolina Area

Successfully introduced the BP brand to Eastern Carolina through the use of implementation of signs, building image guidelines, point-of-sale, flags, TV, radio and print advertising.Attended BP meetings in Asheville and Greensboro, North Carolina and in Atlanta, Georgia.Sold branded tires and automotive repair services.Sold branded motor oil and lubricants to commercial and wholesale accounts in a 5 county territory.Installed and maintained electronic credit card processors in retail locations in a 5 county territory.Managed car wash operations in New Bern and Havelock.Attended the North Carolina Petroleum Marketers Management Institute in Raleigh, North Carolina.Attended Associated Petroleum Carriers Safety Meetings in New Bern, North Carolina.Attended the Goodyear Training Center in Atlanta, Georgia.Measured gasoline inventory in dealer underground tanks, compiled sales data and collected money for consignment accounts each week.Achieved the goal of over $1.000,000 in sales in 1988.

Bachelor Of Science, Business, Marketing, Advertising, Management

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