CAREER SUMMARY Forty years of employment within federal government and private sector as well as in a self-employed status. Strong observation, analytical, business acumen and leadership skills. Creative problem-solver, self-motivated and demonstrated capability to perform a myriad of assigned tasks with little or no supervision. Excellent interpersonal skills and easily develops rapport with both co-workers and clients from diverse backgrounds. Ability to adapt and multi-task in a fast-paced, high-pressure and changing environment. Exceptional communications (verbal, written and presentation skills). SELF-EMPLOYMENT WORK EXPERIENCE SUMMARY (JUNE 1997 - PRESENT) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Venue International Professionals, Inc. (VIP) - a full-service travel and tourism consulting firm that specializes on the Continent of Africa and has visited thirty African countries (at least once) over the past twenty years. Clients include: African Ministries of Tourism, African Tourist Boards, African Airline Carriers, African Hoteliers and Lodges, African Tour Operators as well as American-based travel agencies, institutions of higher education, churches, local chambers of commerce, families and independent tourists.

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