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Franklin, Tennessee, United States

Houston, Texas, United States

Houston, Texas Area

My role is to develop and execute strategic tourism initiatives designed to increase leisure tourism visitation and ensure consistency and quality of visitor experience. This includes managing relationships with strategically aligned groups providing leisure tourism experiences and opportunities to interact with current and potential visitors to Houston..

Houston, Texas Area

Visit Houston (Greater Houston Convention & Visitors Bureau) is the official destination marketing organization for the city of Houston and surrounding 14 cities. In this newly created role I am responsible for harnessing and packaging the unique tourism experiences throughout Houston to support increased leisure visitation.

Toronto, ON

As Managing Director of Canada for Visit California at Development Counsellors International, I oversaw market strategy and team management including public relations, travel trade, consumer activations, cooperative marketing, digital media and content development. I also collaborated with Visit California's headquarters in Sacramento and 13 international.

New York, NY/Toronto, ON

Development Counsellors International (DCI) is the leader in marketing places. Since 1960, DCI has worked with more than 400 cities, regions, states and countries, helping them increase their profile and attract visitor spending through strategic destination and travel marketing practices. During my time at DCI I was promoted four times in nearly eight.

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

Taylor Marciano Public Relations is a boutique public relations firm specializing in hospitality and tourism. Clients I worked with included: The Westin Key West Resort & Marina and Sunset Key Guest Cottages, Marriott Key Largo Bay Resort, Hollywood Beach Marriott, The Atlantic Resort & Spa a Starwood Luxury Collection Property, Delray Beach Marriott.

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

The Public Relations People is a boutique public relations firm specializing in hotels and events. During my tenure with the Public Relations People I continued to work with Shula’s Hotel & Golf Club as well as the Fort Lauderdale A1A Marathon and nutritionist and author Dr. Janet Brill.

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

Shula’s Hotel & Golf Club is a resort featuring a Championship Golf Course, The Original Shula’s Steak House along with three other food and beverage outlets, full onsite catering, an AVEDA spa, and 44,000 square foot Athletic Club.

Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

GMCVB Media Relations generates media coverage of the destination by various means, the division also hosts media familiarization (FAM) tours and conducts domestic and international media missions that highlight Miami's diverse hotels, attractions, cultural/entertainment venues, shopping and restaurants, generating exposure worldwide.