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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Professional Programs / Activities Performed for CSN or Industry
International Professional and Teaching Experience
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Vivienne Sario

Las Vegas,NV

Summary

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.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Program Director

College Of Southern Nevada
01.2023 - Current

Department of Hospitality Management - Integrated Resorts TCEP, F&B, HOTEL MGM & CASINO MGT

Program Director

College Of Southern Nevada
01.1998 - 01.2023

Tourism, Convention, and Event Planning, Department of Hospitality Management

Guest Lecturer

Schiller International U.
07.2002 - 07.2002

Hotel Management; Travel and Tourism

Adjunct Faculty

College Of Southern Nevada
01.1996 - 01.1998

Taught ESL - Department of International Languages

Instructor

Korea University, Soon Sil University
01.1995 - 01.1996

ESL, College of Business Instructor; ESL

Adjunct Faculty

College Of Southern Nevada
01.1991 - 01.1995

Taught Business English

Adjunct Faculty

University Of Nevada Las Vegas
01.1991 - 01.1995

Taught Advanced Organizational Behavior

Adjunct Faculty

University Of Phoenix
01.1991 - 01.1995

Taught Management Communications; Organizational Behavior

Director of Marketing

Western Airlines, Inc.
01.1991 - 01.1995

Fundraiser

PBS-TV, Channel 10
01.1990 - 01.1991

Auction Manager

Adjunct Faculty

University Of Texas El Paso
01.1989 - 01.1990

Marketing Department; Business Communications

Education

BBA - Management And Human Relations

Webster University
El Paso, TX

Master of Arts - Hotel Management

University of Nevada - Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

BBA - Marketing

The University of Texas At El Paso
El Paso, TX

Skills

  • Financial Management
  • Policy Implementation
  • Understanding of Human Resources
  • Administration Knowledge
  • Curriculum Development
  • Lesson Planning
  • Business Management
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Program Leadership
  • Student Records Management
  • Strategic Planning
  • Compliance Management

Accomplishments


    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

Certification

  • Certified Hotel Education (CHRIE) Professional Program - Certificate - 2004
  • CCSN Externship Program - Venetian Resort & Casino - Concierge - 2002
  • CCSN Externship Program - LCVCA - USA Bus tours - 2002

Professional Programs / Activities Performed for CSN or Industry

 

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

International Professional and Teaching Experience

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

Timeline

Program Director

College Of Southern Nevada
01.2023 - Current

Guest Lecturer

Schiller International U.
07.2002 - 07.2002

Program Director

College Of Southern Nevada
01.1998 - 01.2023

Adjunct Faculty

College Of Southern Nevada
01.1996 - 01.1998

Instructor

Korea University, Soon Sil University
01.1995 - 01.1996

Adjunct Faculty

College Of Southern Nevada
01.1991 - 01.1995

Adjunct Faculty

University Of Nevada Las Vegas
01.1991 - 01.1995

Adjunct Faculty

University Of Phoenix
01.1991 - 01.1995

Director of Marketing

Western Airlines, Inc.
01.1991 - 01.1995

Fundraiser

PBS-TV, Channel 10
01.1990 - 01.1991

Adjunct Faculty

University Of Texas El Paso
01.1989 - 01.1990

BBA - Management And Human Relations

Webster University

Master of Arts - Hotel Management

University of Nevada - Las Vegas

BBA - Marketing

The University of Texas At El Paso
Vivienne Sario