I have been in customer service and sales my entire life. Graduating with a degree in Psychology/Human Service, I continued to work in the service industry in many capacities: lodging, restaurants and ski resorts. In 1995 I began my travel career with TWA as a domestic, international, and frequent-flyer reservationist. In this role I also managed customer conflict resolution and policy interpretations for the St. Louis call center. I was selected as a Vision 2000 Facilitator for company-wide workshops designed to enhance corporate worth and profitability. At AA I was responsible for supervision, personnel development and performance reviews of 55 reservationists. My next career path led me to the American Cancer Society. I was responsible for six major fundraising events which generated annual contributions of more than $500,000. I recruited, trained and coordinated the efforts of 100+ volunteers. Moving on, I accepted the position of Marketing and Sales Director for The Record, the Metro East’s legal journal; sponsored by the United States Chamber of Commerce. I developed this new niche product, read by a select market of professionals, and achieved over 500% sales growth in its charter year. Next I followed my entrepreneurial spirit with Miche Bag. I discovered this remarkable interchangeable handbag in Las Vegas at a mall kiosk. I was able to secure St Louis Metro area as my sole territory. After a very successful TV appearance on KSDK Show Me St Louis, I was off and running with distribution to over 30 stores and 130 team members. After 5 years, I successfully sold the business to one of our top team members. At The Weingarten I network with four Chambers of Commerce, women’s groups and civic organizations to promote The Weingarten experience of relaxation, good wine and events of every kind. I recently earned my Group Fitness and Sunrise Yoga Certification and I am teaching small group classes.