Over 20 years of experience in a DMO environment. A firm practitioner in research-based marketing. Research should always fuel your marketing strategy. Skilled in Nonprofit Organizations, Negotiation, Sales, Product Development, Partnership Engagement, Event Planning, Customer Service, Marketing, Brand Development and Management, and Agency Relations. Accomplished professional with a BS focused on Parks, Recreation, and Tourism with a concentration in Commercial Tourism and Resort Management from North Carolina State University. Earned an MS in Hospitality Management from Johnson & Wales University (Providence, RI) through their online education program. Spring 2020 graduate. My goals include: To obtain a position within the tourism and hospitality industry in a dynamic destination where I can utilize my skills, knowledge, and experience to contribute to the success of the organization while also enhancing my professional growth and development. Understanding partnerships, community relations, transparency, innovation, and collaboration are a few keys to success.