Monaghan Luxury Travel is a Luxury Travel Consulting business that specializes in planning luxury travel itineraries for discriminating clients. MLT will operate out of New Orleans, Louisiana. The founder is an experienced traveler who is passionate about the services Monaghan Luxury Travel will promote and will offer personalized service. Within the growing travel industry, MLT will focus on the niche market of luxury travel. Its primary clients are individuals, couples and affinity groups of high net worth who travel for leisure at least once per year. Seeking the ultimate travel experience, the target clients demand the finest quality activities and accommodations accompanied by a superior level of service. MLT will have a competitive advantage over others in this market by providing more exclusive vacations that provide ultimate luxury for its clients.

Focusing on growth and development of our niche' Magazines, Sales Teams and Events for each division including: Biz New Orleans, New Orleans Magazine, St. Charles Avenue, Acadiana Profile, Louisiana Life Magazine, BizNewOrleans.com and MyNewOrleans.com.

Home event business that offers a lifestyle of unique and luxurious finds from around the world.Importing the trends in art, jewelry, fashion accessories, home treasures and Hats from around the world, to fill your world.

Advance Restaurant Finance, LLC (ARF) is a California limited liability company and a licensed finance lender by the California Department of Corporations, license number 603,7958. Established in 2001, ARF provides short term, working capital for merchants in all 50 states. ARF is managed and staffed by industry veterans with extensive experience in restaurant finance and small to medium-sized retail industries and employs a full time staff of financing professionals across the nation. ARF can place loans and lines of credit with terms of 26, 32, 40, 46, 52 and 78 weeks with varying rates depending on the particular applicant’s credit worthiness and business circumstances. ARF’s corporate office is located in San Mateo, California. ARF also maintains affiliate offices in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and Houston, TexasARF is a subsidery of Entertainment Publications

Solicit Restaurants, Attractions,Services and other small businesses to participate in the Entertainment Program. Sign and sell coupons/ads to merchants in the Entertainment Program in three cities across LouisianaConintue to exceeded signing goal and paid goal annually.

•Full-service advertising, which included strategic planning, research, branding, design, web and interactive development, traditional media placement production of commercials and social media services for clients with a need for integrated marketing campaigns•Clients included: Fortune 500 corporations, represent varied industries such as energy, hospitality, medical, defense, financial, retail and the state and public sectors

Director of Sales/National Sales •Managed nine sales people and sold twelve magazines nationally•Exceeded sales goals monthly of over $1,000,000 per month*Advanced negotiating skills*Comfort and confidence and a history of success closing large deals with major advertisers*Significant experience with larger-dollar contract analysis, development, negotiation and closing*Proven success increasing sales in a competitive market*Strong attention to detail*Strong self motivation, goal orientation and high-energy, with a positive approach*Ability to multi-task, handle pressure and work under deadlines*Successful at building relationships/partnerships through networking

*Spearheaded a diverse range of projects leading to improved market presence and increased annual profitability. *Planned and led development of sales force for all publications while consistently exceeding monthly goals and setting records in marketplace for a new business publication*Implemented training for sales executives on all publications*Responsible for $3.5 million dollar budget, planning and implementing any and all business associated with running a professional business/Lifestyle magazines, radio station and website*Developed Monthly events to enhance marketing of magazines. events were hugely successful and replicated throughout company*Worked closely with advertising and public relations agencies and developed strong relationships *Produced all budgets, forecasts, marketing collateral, and business development strategies*Spearheaded a diverse range of programs and projects leading to improved market presence and increased annual profitability*Formulated pricing on new publications and coordinated marketing strategies*Frequently recognized and awarded at National Magazine Conference

*Responsible for interviewing, hiring and training all Fundraising staff and hundreds of volunteers state wide*Prepared budgets for all fundraising events totally $3 million dollars*Created brochures for all events along with all training materials and outlines used presently*Planned, organized and executed meetings and events including but not limited to: MS Bicycle Tours, MS Walks, Numerous Black Tie Events, Young Professional Organization etc..*Developed fundraising Manuals for all events and traveled around state and to various MS meetings to share information*Enhanced policies and procedures for two Louisiana Chapter MS 150 rides*Negotiated contracts with Sponsors/Vendors for events*Raised over $2.5-$3 Million Dollars per year