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The National Association for Catering and Events (NACE) is a non-profit national organization for caterers, event planners and event professionals that provides education, certification and a network of resources for members in all segments of the hospitality industry.

Coordinate and direct eight major fundraising events, including Zoo Ball, Wines & Beers of the World, Birdies & Eagles Golf Tournament, Ride on the Wild Side family bike ride, Snooze at the Zoo camping event, Puttin’ on the Ritz cigar/boxing event and Zoo Brew.

Event Planner and Purchasing Agent (2008-2009) – Research, plan, facilitate, and follow-up on company-wide events. Process all purchase orders and act as primary customer service liaison. Review, revise and edit the annual sales catalogue. Purchasing Assistant (2003) – Organized and implemented an updated purchasing system for a manufacturer of medical equipment. Edited the company’s annual sales catalogue.

Provided group and private ski instruction at the Vail Lionshead Ski School. Organized daily lesson plans according to group size, dynamic, age and experience.November 2006 - April 2007, November 2007 - April 2008