I freelance and consult for public relations firms. I have been working in the hospitality, travel and lifestyle industries for more than 10 years.

- Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort Spa and Casino- Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa- Craddock Terry Hotel on the bluff- Pestana Hotel Group- Kimpton Hotel Eventi- Kimpton Muse Hotel

- Cavit Wines- Craddock Terry Hotel at Bluffwalk Center- Kimpton Hotel Eventi- Kimpton Ink48 Hotel- Kimpton Muse Hotel- Hyatt Regency Maui Resort and Spa

- Andaz Mayakoba Resort Riviera Maya- Kimpton Hotel Eventi- Kimpton Ink48 Hotel- Kimpton Muse Hotel- Hyatt Centric Times Square New York- Richmond, VA- Queensland, Australia

♣ Took various classes ranging from Internal Communication and Change Management, Strategic Marketing, Social Media and Community Management, Events Management, Visual Storytelling and Entrepreneurship, with top professors in their fields along with classmates from a variety of countries which allowed for new and insightful perspectives.

♣ Day-to-day contact with leading hospitality clients including Palace Resorts, a collection of luxury all-inclusive properties throughout Mexico and the Caribbean, and JW Marriott Miami♣ Managed multiple TV productions including Travel Channel, Real Housewives of Atlanta and Miss Universe Jamaica North East pageant at Palace Resorts♣ Handled media relations and secured coverage in top outlets including Forbes and USA Today♣ Worked on multiple projects from conception to completion including the 71st IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit (WATS) and PINTA Art Fair♣ Increased the Facebook following of the JW Marriott Miami account by 1,659%♣ Worked on new business proposals for potential clients♣ Provided guidance and direction to Account Coordinators, trainees and interns ♣ President of Operation Inspiration, an organization that motivated and promoted employee engagement

♣ Created segments on “Urban Update” TV program♣ Prepared guests weekly before they appeared on “Urban Update” TV program

♣ Assisted CEO in creating and organizing fundraising events♣ Responsible for writing press releases and conducting interviews of sponsors and guests

♣ Conducted a 3-month market study of the positioning of 594 jewelry designers in 35 major retailers (such as Saks 5th Av, Barneys, Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Bergdorf Goodman) ♣ Researched potential clients and executed jewelry sales

• Ran the company’s social media and represented the company in multiple events • Wrote articles for the company’s blog