I am a 35 year old professional who was born and raised in Los Angeles, California, USA. I have traveled to 15 countries over the last 10 years in pursuit of understanding all that the world has to offer. After leaving home to attend college, I realized the biggest opportunity for me to grow as an individual was to travel outside of my comfort zone and meet as many people from other cultures as possible. I thrive in difficult situations and I love creating and strategizing plans to help people that weren't born with the same privileges I have. I love love love people and want and my biggest joy is helping other people achieve their dreams. I am happy my career began in hospitality because I'm able to see that being pleasant and customer focus is vital in every successful business.
Extensive event planning (hotels, restaurants, nightlife, weddings, private parties), exceptional organizational skills, client relationship management, budgeting and financial management, strategic problem solving, vendor acquisition and management, event design to scale, 2+ years using consumer analytic software (Brandwatch), experience in Michelin star restaurants, crisis management, international travel and work in 10+ countries including Egypt
I have 15 years of hospitality and sales management experience. My last position was as a commercial account executive for a consumer analytics software company. My daily responsibilities included giving sales presentations and consultations with prospective clients for product purchases priced over $100,000. My role prior to that was being a project manager for the American University in Cairo during my time in Egypt. During that time we designed and managed the 100 year centennial event celebrating their 100 years of existence. Prior to that I was a restaurant and nightlife manager for the W Hotel in Hollywood. My responsibilities included managing a service staff of over 50 people, achieving annual quota goals and designing daily and yearly programming and activation for 3 outlets on the property.
My biggest interest in life is traveling the world and creating opportunities for others who also share in that interest. Five years ago I created a company to help facilitate those dreams for others around the world and also support finding employment internationally. In my free time I enjoy sports, music and socializing with unique people to continue to grow and learn more about as many cultures as possible.
