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Smart Moves in Lake Geneva, Cancun and More

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Darcy is director of marketing and communications for Grand Geneva Resort & Spa in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Before Grand Geneva, Darcy spent six years with White Lodging Services in Merrillville, Indiana, where she was corporate senior marketing manager. Innov8 Meetings + Events named Castellanos director of global events.

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Podcast: Passion Projects—Helping Others Build Event Careers, with Sara Gorlick of Rakuten

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Now, almost 20 years later, Gorlick is vp-events at Rakuten, where she has worked for 14 years. At the tech brand, she moved from event manager to director-global events before becoming an event executive. To sponsor an episode and feature your company on this page, reach out to Alex Chung, achung@accessintel.com.

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Smart Moves in Lahaina, Tampa and More

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Burdette most recently held the role of director of front office at Ojai Valley Inn in California. A 14-year hospitality and events veteran, she has also been event planning manager and executive housekeeper at Hyatt Regency Hill Country Resort and Spa in San Antonio, Texas. Stephanie Burdette. Jed Arrogante. Carrie Sims.

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Smart Moves in Dominican Republic, Hawaii and More

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Bruni-Perkins is executive vice president and chief marketing officer of San Francisco Travel Association. Before this appointment, Bruni-Perkins served as SF Travel’s interim chief marketing officer and senior vice president of global marketing communications. She serves on the U.S. She serves on the U.S. Dave Walsh.

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Smart Moves in D.C., Richmond and More

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He has also worked in management for Krisam Group & Global Event Partners and Saddlebrook Resort in Tampa, Florida, and has held the position of regional director of sales at Associated Luxury Hotels International. Grisko was awarded “Best of the Best” honors by Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International in 2010.

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Smart Moves in San Diego, Chicago and More

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She brings more than 18 years of hospitality and destination sales experience with Hyatt Hotels, and has held leadership roles in food and beverage and events, as well. Most recently, Sullivan served as director of sales and marketing at Manchester Grand Hyatt in San Diego, California. Ali Moussa. Jennifer Duffy. Richard Cox.

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7 Smart Moves in Boston, Memphis and Malibu

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Greenwald is director of sales and marketing for Yotel Boston. He also held the general manager role with Radisson Resort Celebration in Orlando, Sheraton Orlando North Hotel and Las Alcobas in Napa Valley, California. Vahdani is hotel manager for Nobu Ryokan Malibu in California. Julia Greenwald. Joe White. Gary Maida.

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