With a wealth of over 30 years of experience, I am a seasoned professor renowned for my expertise in the fields of business, travel, tourism, and event planning. Throughout my extensive career, I have consistently delivered excellence in teaching and academic leadership. My significant contributions encompass curriculum development and impactful mentorship, establishing me as a respected authority in these industries.
Department of Hospitality Management - Integrated Resorts TCEP, F&B, HOTEL MGM & CASINO MGT
Tourism, Convention, and Event Planning, Department of Hospitality Management
Hotel Management; Travel and Tourism
Taught ESL - Department of International Languages
ESL, College of Business Instructor; ESL
Taught Business English
Taught Advanced Organizational Behavior
Taught Management Communications; Organizational Behavior
Auction Manager
Marketing Department; Business Communications
2023 - Graduate TCEP BAS Degree Students
2020 - Bachelor of Applied Science Degree (BAS) in TCEP Approved by the Nevada State Board of Regents - 14 new Junior and Senior Level Courses created
2015 - Tourism, Convention and Event Planning Program created - superseded Travel and Tourism Program
1998 - Hired to create a Travel and Tourism Program in the Department of Resorts and Gaming at CCSN
2016 - Shanghai, China - IMEX Attendance; Guest Lecturer to Promote Hospitality Management Programs; Recruit international students
2014 - Shanghai, China - International Student Recruiting and Program Promotion for Hospitality Management Department; sponsored by GAME
2012 - Cuba - Academic course to CUBA to promote TCEP Program
2006 - Las Vegas, Nevada - Developed CONCIERGE CERTIFICATE for CSN
2004 - Reno, Nevada - Served on Nevada State writing committee: State Board of Education/State Board for Occupational Education, Office of Career & Technical Education, Hospitality and Tourism Education Standards Grade 12
2002 - China - Organized tour to China to promote TCEP Program
2001-2002 - Seoul, Korea - Accompanied CSN International Students' Director to Korea; met with University Executives: gave lecture
1999 - Mexico - Organized and led Field Study Cruise to Mexico
1998 - LV-LA-LV - Organized and conducted tours for NIC (Japanese students) for International Students Department CSN
1998 - NY NY Hotel - Developed ESL Program for ARC Hospitality Industry (Restaurant Workers) developed on behalf of CSN
2002 - Schiller International U. - Engelberg, Switzerland - Guest Lecturer; Hotel Management; Travel Tourism
1982-1989 -
U. of Maryland - European Division - Heidelberg, Germany - Full-time Instructor, Business/Management/Marketing
Troy State University - Wiesbaden, Germany - Adjunct Lecturer, Business/Management
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University - Kaiserslautern, Germany - Adjunct Lecturer, Business/Management
Suntours - GmbH - Mannheim, Germany - Director of Marketing
Top Tours - GmbH - Kaiserslautern, Germany - Sales Consultant
Enjoy Tours - GmbH - Kaiserslautern, Germany - Outside Sales