Responsible for the day to day financial operations of the Harry Cohen for Mayor 2019 campaign.

Responsible for developing and executing sales programs across all markets including private events, fundraising events, group sales and travel industry sales. Leads the sales and event teams by establishing individual and team goals and provides strategic direction and leadership for the team to achieve those goals. Oversees all aspects of sales, planning and execution as well as developing and managing group sales via travel industry programs to generate incremental attendance and revenue. Ensures all sales programs align with the Vision, Mission and Values of The Florida Aquarium.

Responsible for all activities associated with Leadership Tampa and Leadership Tampa Alumni programs and oversee the Emerge Tampa staff to ensure program excellence.

Assisted in finding revenue opportunities to increase event sales. Researched, evaluated, prepared and proposed a comprehensive plan to restructure event and meeting processes and sales in order to increase revenue on a long-term basis.

Working from the corporate office, directed sales & marketing for all locations of the historic Columbia Restaurant Group. Founded in 1905, the Columbia Restaurant in Ybor City is the oldest restaurant in Florida & the largest Spanish restaurant in the world. Owned & operated by the 4th & 5th generation of the original family. Partnered with convention & visitor's bureaus, chambers & other professional organizations to increase sales in destination restaurants. In addition to sales & marketing, responsible for community relations to support economic development in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Celebration/Orlando, St. Augustine and Sarasota. It was a pleasure to facilitate & create wonderful customer experiences & memories!

Corporate, agency and leisure sales, marketing and analysis. In addition to corporate and agency accounts, worked with major cruise lines and Walt Disney World and Disneyland. Also worked in human resources as liason between the marketing division and senior management.