In December 2009, as a recent graduate from Teacher's College, I began teaching with the St. Clair Catholic District School Board. Working in the hotel industry was not in my 5 year plan. In October 2010, I applied to a part-time Server position. It did not take long for me to work into different roles within the hotel. By 2014, I had been the Housekeeping Supervisor, Banquet Supervisor and Assistant Sales Manager and finally the General Manager of the hotel. I held the position of General Manager from April 2014 - March 2016. Along with the help of my staff, we increased revenue and brought the hotel to the number 1 position on TripAdvisor. The daily challenges and rewards of the hospitality industry have carved a new road on my career path. From August 2019 - August 2022, I had the opportunity of working with a wonderful group of people at the Sunbridge Hotel and Conference Centre where I was the Director of Sales. In 2022, I took on the role of Professor of Hospitality and Tourism at Lambton College. This role has allowed me to combine my two passions - teaching and hospitality. I look forward to continuing to learn new aspects of the tourism industry and sharing my knowledge with my students and colleagues.