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For ten years, I have dreamed of attending a training course at the Protocol School of Washington (PSOW) to enhance my skills in international relations and logistical planning for special events. Winning this scholarship would be a dream come true because as a nongovernment employee or member of the military, my biggest challenge in attending has been financing the program out-of-pocket. Currently I am a doctoral student and am very close to maxing out my student loan borrowing limits. This scholarship would help to ease my financial burden.
My career has married my two passions: sports and events, which led me to experience all sides of the event industry. I have worked as a venue manager, as a client producing events and as a vendor servicing events. My work has allowed me to travel the world and some of my career event highlights include: Hosting former French President Nicolas Sarkozy during his visits to Washington, DC; working in the public relations department for Nike, Inc. at the world headquarters in Beaverton, OR; planning numerous programs and social events for several embassies (Malaysia, England, Australia, New Zealand, Costa Rica, China) while working at the National Geographic Society; working on the advance team at the Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center for Presidential and Congressional visits with the U.S. Secret Service and the White House; working at the NFL Super and Pro Bowls, NBA and MLB All-Star Games and LPGA/PGA golf tournaments; and presenting Secretary of State Hillary Clinton with a birthday cake during the advance screening of the Nat Geo television show “Inside the State Department” which happen to be on her birthday. This experience has provided me a unique advantage in developing a 360-degree view of event and logistical planning and knowledge of protocol for guests, presenters, athletes, and foreign and national dignitaries.
I have earned a B.A. in public relations, M.S. in sports marketing and am working to finish my doctorate in sports management. One of my goals to work for the International Olympic Committee and work at the Olympic Games as an event and protocol expert with the U.S. delegation. Receiving the protocol training from PSOW along with my event industry certifications, as an event professional and technical producer, would make me a more attractive and well-rounded candidate for that opportunity. Sports and events connect people from around the world and often helps to reduce or stop conflict and unite people for one common cause.
On a personal level, I plan to use the PSOW training to develop a community service program that works with inner city youth to teach them etiquette and life skills that help them to understand individual differences (race, religion, sexuality, etc.) and what makes each of us unique. Through this program, they will learn how to bridge the gap of intolerance and learn how to become successful working in a global economy.
My unique background in both the sports and event industries is very different from those who normally go through the PSOW Protocol Officer training. It is my hope that you will see how the Protocol Officer training can help me to reach my goals and become an ambassador for the PSOW.
My career has married my two passions: sports and events, which led me to experience all sides of the event industry. I have worked as a venue manager, as a client producing events and as a vendor servicing events. My work has allowed me to travel the world and some of my career event highlights include: Hosting former French President Nicolas Sarkozy during his visits to Washington, DC; working in the public relations department for Nike, Inc. at the world headquarters in Beaverton, OR; planning numerous programs and social events for several embassies (Malaysia, England, Australia, New Zealand, Costa Rica, China) while working at the National Geographic Society; working on the advance team at the Ronald Reagan Building & International Trade Center for Presidential and Congressional visits with the U.S. Secret Service and the White House; working at the NFL Super and Pro Bowls, NBA and MLB All-Star Games and LPGA/PGA golf tournaments; and presenting Secretary of State Hillary Clinton with a birthday cake during the advance screening of the Nat Geo television show “Inside the State Department” which happen to be on her birthday. This experience has provided me a unique advantage in developing a 360-degree view of event and logistical planning and knowledge of protocol for guests, presenters, athletes, and foreign and national dignitaries.
I have earned a B.A. in public relations, M.S. in sports marketing and am working to finish my doctorate in sports management. One of my goals to work for the International Olympic Committee and work at the Olympic Games as an event and protocol expert with the U.S. delegation. Receiving the protocol training from PSOW along with my event industry certifications, as an event professional and technical producer, would make me a more attractive and well-rounded candidate for that opportunity. Sports and events connect people from around the world and often helps to reduce or stop conflict and unite people for one common cause.
On a personal level, I plan to use the PSOW training to develop a community service program that works with inner city youth to teach them etiquette and life skills that help them to understand individual differences (race, religion, sexuality, etc.) and what makes each of us unique. Through this program, they will learn how to bridge the gap of intolerance and learn how to become successful working in a global economy.
My unique background in both the sports and event industries is very different from those who normally go through the PSOW Protocol Officer training. It is my hope that you will see how the Protocol Officer training can help me to reach my goals and become an ambassador for the PSOW.
