Experience

Capilano University

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Instructor at School of Tourism Management

  • Sep 2017 - Present

  Delivering various tourism management and hospitality courses Delivering various tourism management and hospitality courses



MPI BC Chapter

• Canada
• Events Services

• Director Of Student Affairs

  • Apr 2021 - Present



British Columbia Hospitality Foundation

• Member- Industry Advisory Council

  • Oct 2020 - Present



Eton College Canada

• Canada
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Education Coordinator

  • Jan 2016 - Dec 2017

  • Generate a positive learning environment• Maintain educational standards• Provide academic support• Manage and create school events• Recruit, train and support instructors• Ensure adherence to school and regulatory policies • Improve and grow teaching curriculum

• Tourism Instructor

  • May 2013 - Feb 2016

  • Created supporting class learning environments• Engaged students in participatory learning • Fostered creative thought and learning outcomes• Planned class events, fields trips and extra-curricular activities• Provided credible and accurate assessments and evaluations



The Art Institutes

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Event Management & Culinary Instructor

  • May 2012 - Sep 2013

  Coordinated and executed venue rental agreements, graduation portfolio events, cooking lessons and other school events in addition to having taught at the event management and culinary programs.

• Restaurant Manager and Trainer

  • May 2012 - Sep 2013

  • Provided hands-on training for a la carte restaurant service• Supervised daily restaurant operations including scheduling, budgeting and service• Organized student events such as graduation ceremonies and open houses• Managed facility rentals and cooking classes



Levy Show Service Inc.

• Canada
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Event Manager

  • Mar 2010 - May 2012

  • Ensured adequate shipping, delivery and handling of exhibitor (client) freight between trade shows across Western Canada • Prospected and sold services to new clients on show floor • Ensured adequate shipping, delivery and handling of exhibitor (client) freight between trade shows across Western Canada • Prospected and sold services to new clients on show floor



Hilton King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Centre

• Amman, Jordan

• Event Sales & Marketing Manager

  • Mar 2007 - Sep 2009

  • Built & maintained a client base through progressive client relationship, database management and networking events • Took part in attending European tradeshows including IMEX, ITB, WTM and IBTM • Helped clients in venue bookings, facilitated liaison with local stakeholders and offered them destination-relevant information • Prepared and coordinated international association bids • Prepared feasibility studies for establishing Jordan’s first CVB • Participated regularly in ICCA events and workshops throughout Europe, the Middle East and Asia • Worked closely with the Jordan Tourism Board to promote the country as an international convention destination • Hosted world events such as the World Economic Forum and other high-profile political and economic meetings. • Contracted 3rd party supplies and partners including catering companies, shipping and logistics, hotels, designers and more • Prepared social agendas, sponsorship proposals and due-diligence market studies • Organized, coordinated and ran in-house events & conferences



In Time Events

• Dubai, United Arab Emirates

• Event Manager

  • Sep 2005 - Mar 2007

  • Created and managed Dubai’s first B.O.T conference (2006) • Pursued and secured sponsorship contracts and event delegates • Hired and trained assistants and coordinators • Booked venues, negotiated contracts, created partnerships & secured media coverage through barter agreements • Hired and contracted speakers and secured corporate sponsors • Created and managed Dubai’s first B.O.T conference (2006) • Pursued and secured sponsorship contracts and event delegates • Hired and trained assistants and coordinators • Booked venues, negotiated contracts, created partnerships & secured media coverage through barter agreements • Hired and contracted speakers and secured corporate sponsors



Emirates Palace

• Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

• Restaurant Manager

  • Sep 2004 - Sep 2005

  Helped open two restaurant outlets, trained forty new staff members, managed daily operations and conducted staff evaluations Helped open two restaurant outlets, trained forty new staff members, managed daily operations and conducted staff evaluations