Manager, Event Planning & Logistics

• Dec 2021 - Present

Curating music festivals at sea- StarVista Live creates unique artist interactive experiences that bring fans together to relive their favorite moments, create new memories, and enjoy unparalleled access to the superstar artists with live performances in intimate settings. StarVista LIVE cruise events include The Malt Shop Memories Cruise, The Country Music Cruise, The Soul Train Cruise, The Sandy Beaches Cruise, The ‘70s Rock and Romance Cruise, The Flower Power Cruise, The Ultimate Disco Cruise, and The Big Easy Cruise. StarVista LIVE is a division of Direct Holdings Global. Direct Holdings Global is a leading multi-channel marketer with a broad portfolio of products and services, most notably associated with the success of the StarVista LIVE/Time Life brand, delivered with a commitment to excellence and integrity. With 50 “themed” music cruises in 13 years they have served more than 100,000 passionate loyal guests. Show less

Travel Content Creator

• 2015 - Present

Consumer Programs, Consultant

• Mar 2021 - Dec 2021

Specific administrative systems and software:POLAR Legacy, OneSource POLAR Online, Oracle Siebel CRM, Tableau

Shore Excursions, Destinations Specialist

• Aug 2019 - Mar 2021

This was a successful program launch that gave me the unique opportunity to trial and craft our Travel Concierge inaugural program.Specific administrative systems and software:MICROS/Fidelio, POLAR, Medallia Experience Cloud, Citrix, eGSS guest surveys, Clarabridge analytics, MXP Tour Management, Group Administrations, WebRes (Secondary Booking Flow) and Tour Operator Gateway for Carnival Corporation

Entertainment, Various Positions

• Apr 2014 - Aug 2019

I acted as coordinator and presenter of the onboard port enrichment, while serving as Entertainment Department Head/Hotel Officer, as well as various hosting positions.Specific administrative systems and software: MICROS/Fidelio (AffairWhere, Manager Time & Attendance), IssueTrax, eGSS guest surveys and MXP

UTeach/Inquiry-Based Learning, Program Coordinator

• Nov 2011 - Jun 2013

UTEX Culture Collection of Algae, Business Manager and Research Engineering/Scientist Associate

• Aug 2007 - Nov 2011

Undergraduate Research Assistant

• Jan 2003 - Aug 2007

Office/course work: editing publications including preparation of data collection and chemical structures, assisted in Dr. Tom J. Mabry’s biology classes, helped prepare, proctor & grade tests, assisted in day to day office operationsLab work in secondary metabolic compounds: "Identification of the Compounds from Chitin-Elicited Cultures of C. senilis by LC/MS/MS (Liquid Chromatography/Ion Trap Mass Spectrometry/Triple Quadruple Mass Spectrometry)" (M Han), "Antioxidant activity and two new flavonoids from W. filifera" (N El-Sayed, et al.) and "The flavonoids and phenolic acids of the genus Silphium and their chemosystematic and medicinal value" (JD Williams) Show less

Vice President of Membership, Board of Directors

• Jun 2012 - May 2013

The Young Women’s Alliance (YWA) is an organization of women that empowers its members to develop personally and professionally through educational programs and opportunities to lead, network and serve. The Membership Committee is responsible for the cultivation of the organization’s members. This committee takes care of recruiting, retaining and coordinating member events.

Vice President of Community Service, Board of Directors

• Jun 2011 - May 2012

The Community Service Committee is responsible for planning monthly volunteer opportunities and encouraging members to serve the Austin community.

Data Auditor

• Aug 2011 - Aug 2012