President/CEO/Owner for more than two decades of the leading placement agency for Celebrities, Speakers, Golf, Art and Yoga/Pilates Instructors, Clergy and Gentlemen Dance Hosts® for the luxury cruise industry, handling more than 50 luxury vessels. Accounts presently include: Azamara Club Cruises, Celebrity Cruises, Crystal Cruises, Cunard Line, Oceania Cruises, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, SeaDream Yacht Club, Silversea, Windstar Cruises, and Viking Ocean Cruises.

Was employed for five and ½ years in a relief capacity working approximately four months annually on board Crystal Serenity, the number one large luxury cruise ship in the world, overseeing an entertainment department of anywhere from 70 staff members to as many as 100 during world cruises and themed cruises.Assisted with the inaugural launch of Crystal Serenity, and was part of the yard team in St. Nazaire, France. Assisted with escorting and dispatching of tours, including overland… Show more Was employed for five and ½ years in a relief capacity working approximately four months annually on board Crystal Serenity, the number one large luxury cruise ship in the world, overseeing an entertainment department of anywhere from 70 staff members to as many as 100 during world cruises and themed cruises.Assisted with the inaugural launch of Crystal Serenity, and was part of the yard team in St. Nazaire, France. Assisted with escorting and dispatching of tours, including overland adventures. Responsible for booking all local entertainment globally for their overnight stays. Show less

Responsible for the coordination and management of corporate and leisure sales in the Southeast USA sales territory for more than five years.Prepared and monitored operating budgets as well as advertising, public relations, points of sale, trade and consumer budgets.Managed a team with a strong focus on corporate account development. This included the development and implementation of annual and monthly sales and marketing plans.Dramatically increased the First Class and Business… Show more Responsible for the coordination and management of corporate and leisure sales in the Southeast USA sales territory for more than five years.Prepared and monitored operating budgets as well as advertising, public relations, points of sale, trade and consumer budgets.Managed a team with a strong focus on corporate account development. This included the development and implementation of annual and monthly sales and marketing plans.Dramatically increased the First Class and Business Class revenue and market share with effective management of key accounts. Created a proven record of incremental revenue growth and my office successfully became the number one producer of First Class and Business Class seats for the North American sales market. Sales territory comprised of Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Bermuda and the Caribbean. Effectively negotiated seamen contracts with major cruise line companies. Show less

Responsible for the expansion of the recruitment and travel operations from two to twelve locations worldwide. Directly responsible for the opening of offices in St. Petersburg, Milan, Copenhagen and Manila.Demonstrated successful capability in managing a team encompassing a diverse and experienced workforce to achieve established agenda.

Worked with Cruise Director Paul McFarland as his assistant for the 1996 World Cruise. During this time, I took a leave of absence from CTI to fulfill my contract responsibilities with the Royal Viking Sun.

Began with this organization in the capacity of Entertainment/Cruise Staff Host and was promoted during my first contract to Deputy Cruise Director, where I remained for the next four years. Worked with numerous veteran Cruise Directors.

Oversaw the coordination of the chartering of the British Airways Concorde Aircraft and the summer tour program which included luxury products (Venice-Simplon Orient Express, The Royal Scotsman, etc.)Designed and escorted exclusive land programs for YPO worldwide.