I am an experienced senior manager with a Hospitality, Recreation and Quality of Life background and have just completed a 34 year career in Federal service. I am a successful manager with hospitality experience both on the ground and in senior adviser positions around the world, preparing news releases, articles, policy papers, and training materials. My years as a senior adviser have given me a skill set which includes strong customer service talents, dynamic writing and editing skills, and an analytical approach to presenting complex issues. I hold a BA in Business management and a minor in English Literature & Composition, and a a an MS with the Army Management Staff College. I am an experienced trainer and guest speaker for the National Parks & Recreation Association (NRPA), have written many professional contributions, and co-authored a college textbook (Introduction to Recreation & Leisure, 2006). My federal career has led me specialize in increasingly complex multi-