PROFILE

 

Creative, results-oriented professional with 14 years in the Travel Industry and over 20 years of experience in broadcast and print journalism. Energetic, resourceful, self-directed, and innovative. Highly effective communications skills through creative development. Personable team player and experienced in corporate-specific training.

 

 

TRAINING

                                                              

Facts Training International

 

Medical Assistance Training, Parts 91, 135 CAR 604’s & Jar Ops 1

In-flight Emergency Medical BBP, CPR, AED certified

Advanced Service Training

Food handling and Galley Safety Certification

Aircrew Combative Training

 

 

Breech Training Academy  

KCAC TWA Service Manager/

 

Lead FA Training

 

Emergency Recurrent Training

1977-1990

 

Culinary Training & Restaurateur

 

Owned DC/MD restaurants

1988-2001

                                             

  

EXPERIENCE

 

Contract Corporate Flight Attendant

2005-Present

Clients include: Cigna, 711, Bombardier, Flight Crews Unlimited, JPI,

Air Care Crews, NetJets, and Executive Jet Management

 

President, McMatt Farm,

 

Davidsonville, Maryland

1990-2005

Founder and operated multi-faceted party business that included pony rides, moon-bounces, magic shows, face painting. hay rides, and cotton candy. Specialized in high end corporate and exclusive private parties.

 

Service Manager/  

Flight Attendant TWA Airlines

1977-1990

Managed crew, money and passenger services for international and Domestic Flights. Coordinated onboard security, executed most successful emergency evacuation in TWA history on a full 747 aircraft, and narrated film on airline safety.

 

Broadcasting and Journalism

1971-2005

Twenty-Three years with companies such as The Washington Post, CBS Sports, NBC Sports, and The Sporting News. Was nominated for Emmy for an on-air piece with Bryant Gumble and currently writing a book, "The Yankee Princess."

 

 

EDUCATION

 

Harvard University

Cambridge, MA

 
Labor Law-Honors

1977-1978

   
The American University

Washington, DC

 

Languages and Linguistics

1971-1976

   
The Sorbonne

Paris, France

 

Degree in French Civilization

1970-1971

 

 

   

References Upon Request