Background and Experience

• International Tourism Development, Inc., Coral Gables, Florida. 1990 – 1993. Vice President and joint owner - Management of a tourism consultant firm, a hotel reservation service and a tour operator specializing in The Bahamas.
• The US Virgin Islands and The Bahamas, 1984 – 1990 - Freelance work as a photographer; Interior design for Coral World Hotel, The Bahamas, a 22 luxury suite hotel; Sales Associate at Little Switzerland Jewelry store, St. Thomas, U.S.V.I.
• Lufthansa German Airlines, Tel Aviv, Israel 1977 – 1984 - Inside Sales Rep./ Executive Secretary
• Work experience includes six different areas of business including design, photography, luxury retail, airline- and the travel & hospitality industry in four different countries.
• Design consultant to a cruise port and shopping center village with over 40 retail outlets; in Cozumel, Mexico
• Interior design and procurement for a small all suite luxury hotel in The Bahamas, working with architects and engineers
• Negotiate with hotels and airlines in behalf of a tour operator (Co-owner and vice-president).
• Photographer; assignments in the tourist area in the Caribbean.

Education

• Florida Division of Real Estate; Florida Sales Associate; 2005
• Florida International University, Miami, FL ; 1996-2000 Bachelor of Science; Interior Design; Magna Cum Laude
• La Verne University, Athens, Greece; 1994-1995 History of Fine Arts
• New York Institute of Photography, New York, NY; 1984-1985 Photography
• Ministry of Tourism, Jerusalem, Israel; 1976-1977 Certified Travel Agent
• Tel Aviv University, Ramat Aviv, Israel; 1975-1976 Humanities
• Florida Division of Real Estate; Florida Sales Associate; 2005
• Florida International University, Miami, FL ; 1996-2000 Bachelor of Science; Interior Design; Magna Cum Laude
• La Verne University, Athens, Greece; 1994-1995 History of Fine Arts
• New York Institute of Photography, New York, NY; 1984-1985 Photography
• Ministry of Tourism, Jerusalem, Israel; 1976-1977 Certified Travel Agent
• Tel Aviv University, Ramat Aviv, Israel; 1975-1976 Humanities

 

Professional Affiliations and Designations

• JCC – Interior design consultant
• Puerta Maya, Cozumel, Mexico. 2002 – Creation of the exterior color theme for newly constructed cruise port and shopping center with over 40 store fronts
• Bermello, Ajamil & Partners, Coconut Grove, Florida. 2000 - Design of Commercial and Hospital Facilities.
• Allied Member ASID
• CAJE – Teacher - “Psychology of Intolerance” (CAJE)
• Holocaust Education and Documentation Center, Florida International University, Volunteer
• CAJE, The Center for the Advancement of Jewish Education - Volunteer

Languages

Fluent, including proficiency in reading and writing: English, German, Hebrew.
Other languages spoken: French, Polish, Yiddish and some Spanish; Greek and Italian