Nancy Hitchings Trosclair

adw1mn@r.postjobfree.com

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Metairie, LA 70003

504-***-****

I manage my time,

my business and my

passions like my inbox -

with superior attention to

every detail, every day.

Goal

To explore a new senior level career

opportunity that will ignite my

passions for people and community.

It will be built on my extensive

knowledge and experience in

national/international travel planning,

event production, operations, event

design, and business operations. My

superior communication, research

and organizational skills, level of

creativity, and passion for people

and their stories are crucial to my

past and future success.

Career Summary

2018 - Present

Executive Director – Heartbeat NOLA

CPR, AED, BLS Instructor

2015 - 2018

Board of Directors - NOAAHH

New Orleans Artists Against

Hunger & Homelessness

2003 – 2021

Owner / President

Destination New Orleans, LLC

Full-Service Destination Management

1997 - 2003

Destination Management Professional

Account Executive

1986 -1997

Educator

High School Teacher

English / Theatre Director

Speech & Debate Coach

Education Summary

1982 – 1986

University of New Orleans

BS in English Education

1990 – Present

Post Graduate Work &

Career Development

University of New Orleans

Baylor University

Immaculata College

University of Iowa

Delgado Community College

Various Annual & Monthly Professional

Conferences & Seminars

Professional Statement

Having already had two highly successful

and rewarding careers and running my own

Destination Management Company since

2003, I am now seeking a new challenge

that will engage my passions. I am seeking

an opportunity to utilize my talents,

creativity and business skills while providing

new experiences and opportunities to grow

personally and professionally. My goal is to

develop a third career that will utilize my

passion for people and my drive to succeed

by helping those around me to flourish.

Professional Experience & Skills

Management/Sales/Event Coordination/Marketing/Teaching/Mentorship

* Mentorship for Albert Schweitzer Fellowship Students

* Instructor CPR, AED, First Aid (American Heart Assoc.)

*All business operations including: budget management, operations, production, executive management, logistics, marketing, PR, talent & staffing, account management and development, proposal writing and research, extensive group and individual travel planning, proposal writing, creative design and resource development.

*Computer experience: Microsoft Word, Desktop Publishing, Excel and various other programs including some basic graphic, web design and social media development.

*Teaching, curriculum development, public speaking, theatre directing and design, journalism, conducting seminars on organizational and motivational skills

*Memberships, Volunteering, BOD, and Committee work for several professional and community based organizations: BBB, NOMCVB, NOAAHH, ISES, NACE, MPI, HSMAI, ISES, SITE, ADME, WBENC, AHA, ARC

Employment & Career History

CPR/BLS/AED

2018-present Heartbeat NOLA Exec. Dir. CPR/BLS Instructor Destination Management

2003-2021 Destination New Orleans CEO/President/Owner 1999-2003 BBC - Bonnie Boyd & Co. Account Executive 1997-1999 Trips Unlimited, Inc. Tour Planner / Researcher / Writer Teaching

1993-1997 St. Mary’s Dominican HS Teacher: English, Journalism, Forensics 1992-1993 N.O. Marine Institute Teacher: Juvenile offenders’ program 1988-1991 Academy of the Sacred Heart Teacher: English, Theatre, Forensics 1986-1988 McDonogh 35 Sr. HS Teacher: English, Forensics Honors, Awards & Certifications

*Mentor of the Year 2002 – Albert Schweitzer Fellowship Tulane University

*Certified Instructor: CPR, AED, BLS, First Aid

*MPI President’s Award – 2007 & 2005

*ADME Destination Management Professional if the Year – 2006

*TWELVE (12) HSMAI Adrian Awards for excellence in Special Events, PR, Advertising, Web Marketing – 2003-2010

*Top 50 Women in New Orleans Business – 2005

*Certified Women’s Business Enterprise (current)

*DMCP – Destination Management Certified Professional (current)

*Distinguished Educator Award – 1998

*St. Mary’s Dominican Scholarship Award for Forensics - 1997

*Freedoms Foundation Scholarship Award - 1996

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