Louise Mitsianis

Physical Address: 10103 Sherwood Ln. #95

Riverview, Florida 33578

Phone Number:  (813) 394-1381

LMWEEZIE@yahoo.com

Objective:  To enter a profession with an open mind, that has challenges, and new avenues for success.

Education:

Master in Forensic Psychology,

Argosy, Tampa,

2009.

Certified Addiction Professional (CAP-4307) since 2008,

Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse, since 2008,

International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC-121110) since 2008,

Registered Mental Health Intern (RMHI-9980) since 2012.

Minor at Gardner Webb University in American Sign Language and Spanish,

Boiling Springs, North Carolina,

2005.

Bachelor in Arts in Psychology,

Coastal Carolina University, Conway, South Carolina,

December 2000.

Associate of Arts Degree in General Studies,

Horry-Georgetown Technical College, Conway, South Carolina,

May 1998.

Associate Degree in Business, Double Major: Culinary Arts and Hospitality and Tourism Management,

Horry-Georgetown Technical College, Conway, South Carolina,

May 1994, Graduated with honors in both degrees.

Work Experience:

Psychological Management Group: from January of 2009 to December 2012, 7402 N. 56^th Street, Ste. 100, Tampa, FL 33613 813-963-1016. Owner/Supervisor Dr. Robert Wright.

Responsible for conducting groups on topic dealing with substance abuse topic and how to stay in recovery, individual session with each client that is assigned to me, progress notes on clients, conducting evaluations, HIV Education, writing out treatment plan goals and objectives for clients to complete while in the program. Domestic violence assessment and group therapy.

Goodwill Industries-Suncoast: 3800 N. Dale Mabry Hwy., Suite 130, Tampa, FL 33614, Immediate Supervisor Jean Robinson, 813-523-1512.

            Responsible for conducting groups on topic dealing with substance abuse topic and how to stay in recovery, individual session with each client that is assigned to me, progress notes on clients, conducting evaluations, HIV Education, writing out treatment plan goals and objectives for clients to work on while in program, monthly reports to probation officers on the client’s progress or lack of progress, and administering Urine Analysis three times a week.

Fisherman’s Feast Restaurant: From August 2000 to April 2006, 1215 East Marion Street, Shelby, NC, 28150-4830, 704-487-6000, Owners Thannis and George.

            Responsibilities are food prepping, food quality and quantity control, and customer satisfaction in all aspects.

CBS Paraprofessional: From August 2002 to the September 2003, with Excel Personal Development, 1381 East Garrison Boulevard, Gastonia, North Carolina, 28054, 1-800-521-7128.

            Responsible for transporting client to daily outings or errands, help client manage financial budget and monitor client personal health care.

Residential Assistant: From March, 1998 to July, 2001, with the Horry County Drug and Alcohol Commission, 2404 Wise Road , Conway, South Carolina, 29526, 843-248-6291. Manager Charles Bell.

 Responsible for building a daily structured routine for clients follow.  Supervising clients in completing their chores, have nutritional balanced meals, sufficient amount of sleep, and the taking their medication, daily registering of vitals blood pressure, pulse and sometimes blood sugar for special clients that are diabetic.  Transport clients to community support groups and organize daily group activities such as bowling, exercising, and living skills group.

Sous Chef:  From October 1997 to March 1999, for T.G. I. Fridays, 3202 South Highway 17, Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, 29576, 843-651-8888. Manager/Supervisor Karl Roland.  

Assisted in training new employees to be able to do various workstations. Also trained present employees to be trainers themselves for the store. Worked on cook line, prep food, and supervised over other employees as shift leader. Conducted inventory on a monthly basis

Holiday Inn West, From August 1996 to August 1997, 101 Fantasy Harbour Blvd., Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, 29577, 843 236-1000. Kitchen Manager Al.

 Position was morning Sous Chef.  This includes prepping, cooking, taking initiative, motivation of myself and other co-workers.  Making sure of the quality of food, presentation, and efficiency. Also inventory at the end of each month.

Kitchen Manager, From March of 1995 to September of  1995, Landry’s Seafood House, 1312 Celebrity Circle Broadway at the Beach, Myrtle Beach, SC. 29577, 843-444-1010. Manager Curtis Lane.

I received training with the company in Tenn. and Miami. Helped open the Myrtle Beach Store.  Maintained employee schedules, receiving, purchasing, inventory, and overseeing all operations of the kitchen staff for forty employees.

Presentations:

·       Presentation at the Southern Association of Counseling Education and Supervision, 2012 Conference: Round table discussion on the topic of, What does a white middle aged women know about multicultural.

·       Presentation to probation officer, and felony offenders that are on probation and may need to attend treatment for addiction, anger management, domestic violence, or sex offenders. The Facility was Psychological Management Group, 2011.

·       Presentation on WKZQ 101.7 Radio for Public Information of Narcotics Anonymous (5/97).

·       Chairperson for Serenity Festival Convention at the Myrtle Beach Convention from 1995 to 1999.

·       Presentation to the Probation and Parole of Conway, South Carolina (6/96).

·       Presentation to Webster University with Public Information for Narcotics Anonymous (2/96).

·       Presentation to the Saint Andrews Catholic Church School of Eight Graders for Public Information of Narcotics Anonymous (2/2000).

·       Chairperson for Public Information of Narcotics Anonymous in 1997 to 1998.

·       Vice-chair person for Public Information of Narcotics Anonymous in 1999 to 2000.

·       Treasurer for local group of Narcotics Anonymous in 1996 to 1997.

·       Group Representative of Sun City Area of Narcotics Anonymous in 1996 to 1997.

·       Celebration of Inquiry Convention at Coastal University in 2/16/2000.

·       Research Methods class within design experiment on “The effects of background music on anxiety.”

·       Research Project for Psychology class "Substance Abuse Differences as a Function of Gender/Race", 11/15/00.

·       Cooking Presentation on local television station TW5 with Diane Stocs, 1995, 1996

·       Name in the Newspaper for graduation and honor list, 5/1994.

Memberships:

·       Health Providers Services Organization, 2009 to present.

·       American Counselor Association (ACA), 2010 to 2013.

·       American Correctional Health Service Association (ACHSA), 2011 to present.

·       International Association for Correctional and Forensic Psychology (IACFP), 2011 to 2012.

·       Society for the Teaching of Psychology, 2012.

·       The Division of Educational Psychology, 2012.

·       National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselor, 2012.

·       American Psychological Assocation (APA), 2010 to present.

·       Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling, Inc., 2008-2010.

·       Addiction Professionals of North Carolina (APNC), 2002 to 2005.

·       American Psychological Society (APS), 2000 to 2005.

·       American Culinary Arts Federation Inc. January 1993 to 2000.

·       APS—American Psychological Society 2000 to 2002.

·       APA---American Psychology Association 1999 to 2002.

·       The Alumni Association of Horry-Georgetown Technical College, 5/1999.

·       SCAADAC-- South Carolina Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counselor 1999 to 2002Waccamaw Audubon Society 1998 to 1999.

·       NAADAC—National Association of Alcohol of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselor 1999 to 2005.

·       Hotel and Motel Association January 1993 to 1999.

·       American Culinary Federation, Inc., 1/1993.

·       The Alumni Association of Horry Technical College 1992 to 2002.

·       DECA—Distributive Education Clubs of America 1981 to 1983.

Recognitions from Jobs/Schools/Housing:

·       Shoreline Behavioral Health Services, reference from Charles Bell, 6/8/2001.

·       Rental Homes, Ltd., 6/8/2001, reference from property manager Mary Ferrigno, Myrtle Beach, SC.

·       Professional reference from Dr. Mary L. Tobin, DNS, RN, CS, 6/7/2001.

·       Beach Cove Resort, Employee of the Month, 8/1994.

·       Grant and Scholarship for the American Culinary Federation of Myrtle Beach, SC, 3/21/1994.

·       Beach Cover Resort, Reference from the Executive Chef Daniel Lombard, 1/29/1994.

·       Culinary Arts, reference from the executive instructor Chef Carmen Catino, 9/20/1994Ray & Gertrude Marshall Scholarship, Hotel/Motel Management, 1993.

·       Junior Member of the Year of the American Culinary Federation of Myrtle Beach, SC.

·       Cherry Hill Park Bakery, reference from the owner Mary Hill, 8/31/1993.

·       National Retired Military Golf Classical, reference from Chairman V. Samysan, 6/16/1993.

·       PoFolk Restaurant, reference from the Manger Vicky Miller, 12/1/1991.

·       Perkins Family Restaurant, reference from manager Jeffrey F. Jarvis, 11/30/1991.

Evaluation/Clinical Reviews/PerformanceApprisal/School References/Repayment in full for school loans within the Portfolio

Online Memberships: 2011 to 2012

·       KeepingComingBack.com

·       United States Mental Health Professionals

·       Mental Health and Addiction Specialist Group

·       Emerging Drugs of Abuse Group

·       Counselor Classroom Group

·       Links for Shrinks for Therapists, Psychology, Coaches Group

·       Addiction Technology Transfer Center Network Group

·       Addiction Recovery Professionals

·       American Psychological-Law Society

·       National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers Group

·       Addiction Severity Index Multimedia Version Connect

·       Mental Health and Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Professionals

·       Counselor Tool Box

·       Southern California Mental Health Professionals

·       The Friends of SAMSHA Group Members

Courses related:

·       Personality Psychology, 2012.

·       Police Psychology, 2012.

·       Understanding Forensic Psychology, 2010.

·       Ethical Issues and Professional Responsibilities in Forensic Psychology, 2011.

·       Assessment in Forensic Psychology Setting, 2011.

·       Mentorship two quarters, 2012.

·       Internship two quarters, 2011.

·       Counseling and Psychotherapy Theories, 2011.

·       Practicum two quarters, 2011.

·       Residency attended four times, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013.

·       Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis, 2012.

·       Qualitative Reasoning and Analysis, 2012.

·       Research Theory, Design, and Methods, 2011.

·       Treatment of Forensic Population, 2011.

·       Clinical Supervision,2011.

·       Professional Counselor as Scholar Practitioner, 2011.

·       Professional Consultation, Program Evaluation, and Leadership, 2011.

·       Writing a Quality Prospectus, 2013.

·       Interviewing and Observational Strategies, 2010.

·       Mental Health Law, 2010.

·       Tests and Measurement, 2010.

·       Substance Abuse Counseling, 2008.

·       Vocational Psychology and Counseling, 2010.

·       Techniques in Counseling, 2009.

·       Crisis Management, 2009.

·       Teaching in Counselor Education , 2009.

·       Professional Orientation, Ethics, and Identity, 2008.

·       Social change, Leadership, and Advocacy for Counseling and Human Services Professionals, 2010.

·       Advanced Counseling Theories, 2009.

·       Group Process and Dynamics, 2009.

·       Multicultural Counseling, 2009.

·       Lifespan Development, 2008.

·       Group Counseling, 2008.

·       Foundations of Mental Health Counseling, 2008.

·       Forensic Psychology Seminar, 2008.

·       Psychology of the Victim, 2008.

·       Consultation, Triage, and Testimony in Forensic Psychology, 2007.

·       Research and Evaluation Design, 2007.

·       Psychology of Criminal Behavior, 2009.

·       Foundations for Graduate Study in Psychology, 2009.

·       Introduction to Forensic Psychology, 2009.

·       Essentials of Interviewing, 2008.

·       Counseling in Community Setting, 2008.

·       Diagnosis and Treatment of Psychopathology, 2008.

·       Theories of Personality, 2008.

·       Individual Evaluation and Assessment, 2009.

·       Individual Counseling Theories and Practice, 2008.

·       Group Theories and Practice, 2010.

·       Human Sexuality, 2009.

·       Ethics in Counseling, 2009.

·       Social and Cultural Competencies for Counselor, 2009.

·       Counseling Theories, 2009.

·       Psychology and the Legal System, 2008.

·       Ethics, 1994, 2000.

·       Communications with public speaking on topics researched, 1992.

·       Oral Communications, 1993.

·       Human Relations, 1993.

·       Introduction to Computers, 1994.

·       Spanish, 1999, 2001-2005

·       American Sign Language, 1998, 1999, 2001-2005.

·       Criminal Law, 1998.

·       Macroeconomics, 1993.

·       Introduction to Sociology, 1998.

·       Public Speaking, 1997.

·       Anatomy I and II, 1997.

·       Sanitation 1994.

·       State and Government, 1998.

·       Nutrition, 1993.

·       Marketing of Hospitality with honors, 1995.

Certificates and/or Training’s:

·       Certified Addition Professional (CAP) -4307 since 2008.

·       International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC) -121110 since 2008.

·       Registered Mental Health Intern (RMHI) -9980, since 2012.

·       Concealed Weapon or Firearm License Workshop in the State of Florida, 4 hrs., 12/15/11, presented by Robert Brooks (owner).

·       CPR and AED for the Community and Workplace 2011-2013.

·       Basic First Aid for the Community and Workplace 2011-2014.

·       Co-occurring Disorders, 1.75 hrs. of CEUs, 2/5/2013, Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling.

·       CISP-Comprehensive Information Security Plan, 1.00 hrs. of CEU, 2/4/13, Spectrum Health Systems, Inc.

·       Spectrum Health Systems, Inc., Affirmative Action Plan, 1.00 hrs. of CEU, 2/4/13.

·       Hillsborough County Domestic Violence Task Force, Stop the Violence: Creating Awareness in Hillsborough County: 2012 Domestic Violence Awareness Conference, 10/26/12, not sure on the CEU hours.

·       Florida Psych Laws and Rules Consortium/Psy-care, 8.0 hrs. of CEUs, 10/5/12, presented by Susan McMillan, LMHC, Matthew McMillan, JD, and Dale Thompson, LMHC.

·       In Recognition of Attendance at Preconference I: Creative Intervention in Supervision: Ideas, Practical Strategies, and More!, 2.0 hrs. of CEUs, 9/30/12, Southern Association for Counselor Education and Supervision.

·       Understanding Batterers and Batterers Intervention Program, Family Justice Center, 3.0 units, 8/8/12, presented by Sherrail Brown, BSW.

·       Nuts and Bolts: The Basic of Domestic Violence Advocacy, 12.0 units, 7/24/12, presented by Sherrail Brown, BSW.

·       Advanced Psychopharmacology: Practical Information for Psychologists, 3.0 units, 11/19/2010, presented by Robert Woody, PhD, ScD, JD, ABPP, Florida Psychological Association.

·       21-Hour Power and Control Training Working with Men who Batter, 21.0 hrs. of CEUs, 11/11-13/2010, Professional Enhancement Services, presented by Darlene Silvernail.

·       8 Hours of Substance Abuse Training Specific to Domestic Violence, 7.0 of CEUs, 12/11/2010, Professional Enhancement Services, presented by Darlene Silvernail.

·       Basic Handgun Safety and Shooting Fundamentals Course, 9/10/2009, presented by Adam Rowe, Tampa’s Finest Firearms, Tampa, Florida.

·       Bipolar and Depression, 15.0 hrs. of CEUs, 7/5/2010, Florida Board of Clinical Social Work, Marriage and Family Therapy, and Mental Health Counseling.

·       Counseling Clients with HIV, 5.0 hrs. of CEUs, 5/23/2009, Quantum Units Education.

·       Chemical Dependency, 7.0 hrs. CEUs, 1/6/2009, Homestead Schools, Inc.

·       Organizing and Writing Scholarly Papers, 2.5 hrs. of CEUs, 9/5/2009, Alpha Upsilon Tau Chapter of Chi Sigma Iota (CSI).

·       Case Presentation Method Training, 5.0 hrs. of CEUs, 2/16/2007, Florida Certification Board in Orlando.

·       Control of Aggression Techniques, 2.0 hrs. CEUs, 2007, presented by R.P. MacPherson, PhD, CAP, CAPP, CCP, CCP, CDVC, DAC, ICADC, The Education Category and Specifically.

·       HIV/AIDs Renewal, 3.0 hrs. CEUs, 6/29/07, Goodwill Industries-Suncoast, Inc.

·       Blood Pathogens, 1.0 hrs. of CEUs, 5/18/2007, Goodwill Industries-Suncoast.

·       Florida Specific Written Review Course, 14.0 hrs. CEUs, 3/5-6/2007, The Florida Certification Board.

·       Basic Orientation Training, 5.0 hrs. of CEUs, 2/2/2007, Florida Certification Board.

·       Treatment Issues with Substance Abuse, 12.0 hrs. of CEUs, 1/3/2007, Coaching, Counseling, and Mentoring Services, Inc.

·       Mental Health Treatment for Persons with HIV, 2.0 hrs. of CEUs, 12/26/2006, Quantum Units Education.

·       Screening and Assessment for Alcohol and Other Drugs Among Adults in the Criminal Justice System, 12.0 hrs. of CEUs, 12/24/2006, Quantum Units Education.

·       Motivational Enhancement Therapy with Drug Abusers, 12.0 hrs. of CEUs, 12/18/2006, Quantum Units Education. 

·       Substance Abuse Treatment Group Therapy, 16.0 hrs. of CEUs, 12/11/2006, Quantum Units Education.

·       Dual Diagnosis Update, 12.0 hrs. CEUs, 12/6/2006, Institute of Addiction Awareness.

·       Clinical Supervision, 20.0 hrs. of CEUs, 11/20/2006, Institute of Addiction Awareness.

·       Domestic Violence Addiction Treatment, 12.0 hrs. of CEUs, 11/20/2006, Institute of Addiction Awareness.

·       S.M.A.R.T. Training, 6 hrs. of CEUs, 10/2/2006, Southern Coast ATTC, Largo, FL.

·       Ethics, 2.0 hrs. of CEUs, 2/23/2006, presented by Paula Cline, MA, CPGS, CAP, Tampa Crossroads, Inc.

·       Cognitive-Behavioral Coping Skill and Motivational Enhancement Therapy, 12.0 hrs. of CEUs, 5/23-24/2005, The Florida Alcohol and Drug Abuse Association, Inc.

·       Internet Marketing Workshop, 8 hrs., 5/25/2006, presented by Brandon Lewis, StoresOnline, Inc.

·       Prescription Drug Abuse, 3.0 hrs. of CEUs, 5/20/2005, DACCO.

·       SASSI: Clinical Interpretation, 3.5 hrs. of CEUs, 2/6/2003, presented by Regina Forest, TASSI, Inc.

·       SASSI: Administration and Scoring, 3.5 hrs. of CEUs, 2/6/2003, presented by Regina Forest, TASSI, Inc.

·       Carolina Conference on Addiction and Recovery 2005, 29.0 hrs. of CEUs, 9/25-28-2002, The Charlotte Area Health Education Center.

·       Advanced Intermediate Spanish, Private Intensive, 52 hrs. (grammar and conversation), 7/26 thru 8/20, 2004, Instructor Kathryn C. Jones, BA Foreign Language Education, Playa Del Carmen, Quintana Roo, Mexico.

·       Solexico Language and Cultural Center, 100 hrs. (60 grammar and 40 in conversation), 7/16/2004.

·       Limited Language Learners workshop, 2.0 hrs. of CEUs, 11/18/2003, presented by Peggy Brooks, Midstate RID.

·       Instituto de Cultura y Lengua Costarricense, 80 hrs. (cultura, arte, historia, medio ambiente y politica de Costa Rica, 5/13 thru 7/7/2002, Cuidad de Alajuela, Republica de Costa Rica.

Again in 2003 as well.

·       Core Training (Part A & B), 6/17/2002, North Carolina Interventions.

·       Staff Basic Training, 5.0 hrs. of CEUs, 9/19/2001, presented by S. Sullivan, Abuse Prevention Council.

·       Pharmacology, Pee Dee Council of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Authorities.

·       Practical Look at ASAM, 3/28/2001, presented by S. Atkin, MED, NPC/S, MAC, The Alpha Center.

·       Treatment for Women in Substance Abuse, 5.0 hrs. of CEUs, 2/7/2001, presented by L. Sparks, CAC II, MS, Pee Dee Council of Alcohol and other Drug Abuse Authorities.

·       Mental Health & the Law in South Carolina, 6.0 hrs. of CEUs, 1/12/2001, Medical Educational Services, Inc.

·       CPR certification– 1994 and 2001.

·       Memory: Improving Brain Fitness and Functions, 6.0 hrs. of CEUs, 10/2/2000, presented by Stuart Zola, PhD., Cortext/Mind Matters Educational Seminars.

·       Addition, Families and the Recovery Process, 10.0 hrs. of CEUs, 4/12&13/2000, presented by Martha Tumblin, M.Ed., LISW, NCAC II, , Pee Dee Council of Alcohol and other Drug Abuse Authorities.

·       Motorcycle Rider Training Advance, 4/1&2/2000.

·       Southeast Regional Conference 2000, 14.0 hrs. of CEUs, National Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors.

·       Understanding Trauma and Addition, 7.0 hrs. of CEUs, 2/26/2000, presented by William B. Tollefson, PhD, CHT, CRT,  NAADAC 2000 Southeastern Regional Conference.

·       Group Counselors Skills Enhancement Seminar, by William Gilmore CCS, NCAC II and Donna Hughes BS, MS, 7.0 hrs. of CEUs, 2/25/2000, NAADAC 2000 Southeastern Regional Conference.

·       Psychopharmacology, 5.0 hrs. of CEUs, 2/16/2000, presented by Kelly W. Jones, Pharm.D. BCPS, Pee Dee Council of Alcohol and other Drug Abuse Authorities.

·       Treatment of Dually Diagnosed Clients in Substance Abuse Counseling, 5.0 hrs. of CEUs, 1/12/2000, presented by Debbie Hiller, LMSW, CAC II, Pee Dee Council of Alcohol and other Drug Abuse Authorities.

·       Demystifying Dual Diagnosis, 6.0 hrs. of CEUs, 11/15/1999, presented by Lucy Billings, SCAADAC.

·       Clinical Writing Skills, 5.0 hrs. of CEUs, 11/10/1999, presented by Levon C. Sparks, MS, CAC II, Pee Dee Council of Alcohol and other Drug Abuse Authorities.

·       Region III Assistant Training 6.0 hrs. of CEUs, 8/24/1999, presented by John Fowler, CCS and Dr. Renee Lamm, Pee Dee Council and Alcohol and other Drug Abuse Authorities.

·       Fire extinguishers- Fire Safety 1998 then on yearly for four years.

·       B.E.S.T—Behavioral Emergency Stabilization Training 6.0 hrs. CEUs, 5/5/1999, at the Waccamaw Center for Mental Health of Georgetown.

·       EDITH—Exit Drills in the Home, 5/5/1999.

·       Motorcycle Rider Training, 8/23/1998.

·       Infection Control Protocol Training OSHA Regulations on Hepatitis A, B, and C, Rubella, Cytomegalovirus (CMV), Sexually transmitted diseases (STD), Staphylococcal Infection (Staph Infection), HIV Risk transmitting, Child Infections, Ecoli, Tuberculosis Infection Control.

·       Culinary Arts Certifications/Trainings/Banquets: Cook/Chef Verification of Competencies for level of certification requested by American Culinary Arts Association 1994; Scholarship from The American Culinary Arts Federation Inc., The Myrtle Beach Chapter of American Culinary Arts Chef's, 1994; Certificate for Participation in the National Retired Military Golf Classic Convention, Jan.1993, Dec. 1993, June 1994; Certificate of Participation in the Bubba Bear Bash Convention, 1993; Certificate of Participation in The 18^th Annual Hotel/ Motel and Restaurant Supply Show at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center, 1994; Certificate in First Concern Line, Level training from the American Culinary Art Federation Inc., 1997; Certificate for Junior Chef of the Year for the Myrtle Beach Chapter of American Culinary Arts Federation Inc., 1993; Certificate in Horry-Georgetown Technical College Culinary Arts Technology Competency Based Skills Evaluation, 1994; Beach Cove Employee of the Month, 1994; Certificate of Appreciation from the Beach Cove Resorts for guest satisfaction, Your Dedication and Perseverance is greatly appreciated, 1996; Horizon 2000—A program of American Culinary Federation Proudly recognize for participating in the HTV Interactive TV Broadcast Series Cooking of the Americas Program I: How it all began, 1.0 hour 1994 (continuing education renewal certification); Certificate Seminar American Culinary Arts Federation Myrtle Beach Chapter Member Horizon 2000 1993; Certification of Participation in Cooking of the Americans Program III from New England with Charles M. Carrol, CWC American Culinary Arts Federation Inc., Horizon 2000 in cooperation with Hospitality TV, 1995; District Participation Award, DECA—Distributive Education Clubs of America, 1981-83.

·       Certificates received for completing course by the Educational Institute of the American Hotel/Motel Association:  Basic Sanitation with Honors, 1992, Introduction to the Hospitality Industry, 1993, Basic Accounting for the Hospitality Industry, 1993, Hospitality Law, 1994, Managerial Accounting for the Hospitality Industry, 1994, Hospitality Supervision with Honors, 1994, Hospitality Industry Engineering Systems, 1994, Tourism and the Hospitality Industry, 1994, Housekeeping Management with Honors, 1994, Front Office Procedures with Honors, 1995, Marketing of Hospitality Services with honors, 1995,Certificate Rooms Division Management, 1994, Certificate Hospitality Accounting and Financial Management, 1994.

 PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.