I am a seasoned global traveler and certified International Tour Manager Graduate of the International Guide Academy, Inc. in Denver, Colorado. I am a leader with a passion for history and talent for engaging people with compelling and entertaining information to bring history and culture alive. My organizational skills, resourcefulness and problem solving abilities are complimented by my positive attitude and sense of humor. Relevant Work and Travel ExperienceResearch:• Experienced Research Analyst responsible for researching market needs and product designs, then presenting findings to executive committees • Professionally researched for medical companiesPresentation and Group Management Experience:• Three years experience corporate sales training to groups of 25 – 40 nurses and sales representatives in classroom setting• Four years experience as corporate Trade Show Manager coordinating details of marketing, communications and details of trade booth set up and travel and management of sales representatives attending the trade show• Experience with several corporation’s Annual Sales Meeting for the execution of large international sales meetings involving research and selection of meeting destinations, accommodations, entertainment, travel arrangements and coordinated content, flow and delivery of presentations to large groups• Worked with Israeli based companies and presented to business leaders at the Israeli Export Institute Entertaining and Tours for Small Groups:• Hosted and entertained many international guests (some employees and some customers) from China, Taiwan, Israel and Europe when visiting the U.S. for business, as a company representative• Organized and hosted large groups of medical professionals in cities in the U.S. including but not limited to tours of Washington D.C. and dinner boat rides, Seattle, WA sightseeing bus tours, San Antonio, TX River Walk and Alamo bus tours Travel:• Traveled with small corporate groups to China, Taiwan, Israel, Australia and Europe when visiting for business, as a company representative • Organized large groups of sales meetings on cruise ships, and on land both domestically and internationally• Sailed extensively on personal sailboat through Caribbean to South America, Central America, Mexico and Florida