Hospitality & Conference servicing EmploymentWhat type of job are you looking for? The job I would like to be assigned to should be one where I am asked to apply my skills in Customer Service as well as plan for special events such as meeting planning, events planning, and conference planning. What nationality are you? I am a Trinidadian, as well as a Canadian Citizen. What languages do you speak (and at what level)? Languages I am capable of speaking are English as my first language, and a working knowledge of French ( inclusive of successful French immersions in the province of Quebec /University of Western Ontario). Acqainted with both Spanish and German as well in my studies at university. What country or area are you looking to work in and why? I am searching for work in Trinidad and ready to be gainfully employed with my husband and all our relatives residing there. What countries have you worked in? The countries I have had the good fortune to work in were Jamaica, the U.S.A. , Canada for the present. What countries do you have a visa to work in? I have permission to work in Canada, the U.S.A., and Jamaica What field do you currently work in? I am presently working in the field of Retail "Zellers". Volunteering in Mental Health -Canadian Mental Health Association and the Krasman Center. What fields have you worked in before? I have worked in the Airline industry, Hotel &Tourism Industry, The Retail Industry. What qualifications do you hold? Bachelor of Hospitality and Tourism Administration with a minor in Film - University of Southern New Hampshire/ Manchester U.S.A. Recently graduated with a first degree diploma in Psychosocial Rehabilitation -Humber College /Toronto Canada Which do you consider more valuable? Formal education or skills and why? Initially in my early academic careerI solely believed that a Formal education was more valuable yet now I beg to differ as the worker in the millenium is often asked to apply skill sets which are gleaned from both the theory learned in a scolastic setting "Formal education /University" yet the solution is often to be found looking at the delima one is presented with and therefore additional skills need to be introduced ie thinking and breathing using strategic management from university but in the real world setting applying the knowledge and assistance of those with skills. Describe the benefits of working with others I believe when one works with others ,strategies and ideas seem to come together with ease and the end result is overall performance is at its peak and pride within the corporate structure is "Organic" in how projects are undertaken rather than having one body being solely dependent on one person to be the "think tank" and eventually burn out. Describe the benefits of working alone The benifit to working alone, is that one can proceed with ones ideas immediately and consult others immediately without waiting for otheers to be on time for presentations/meetings/deadlines. What was your worst working experience? The worst working experience was watching two collegues "squabble" in the prescence of our clients, and each worker would not stop. What is the most important lesson you have learnt throughout your career? The most valuable lesson I have learnt in my career is to always maintain your beliefs and carefully choose companies that have similar mission statements and values to your own especially if they have a good reputation and operate with sound business ethics. What unique skills do you have? The unique skill I have is that I am a very good listener,patient and this skill has made me able to come up with creative solutions and a trust worthy employee . Another unique skill I have is a desire to always keep learning about new ideas and technology we are introducing in the twentyfirst century, and then applying this knowledge to the existing ideas and skills which exist in the workplace. What would you consider as your 'dream job'? The dream job for me would be working with travellers in either an "Airport setting" "Bus Terminal" "Rail" ,"Sea" ie Transportation sector What are the most interesting aspects of your field? The most interesting apects of my field is working with the Public and assisting them, as well as learning what goes on behind the scenes. What are the least interesting aspects of your field? The least interesting aspects of the field is watching how people leave the field based on the low wages. How will conference planning grow in the future will technology "Skype"replace the need for meetings I believe there will still be a need for people to meet in person, yet the frequency to have these types of "Tete a Tete" type arragments could change as quick and personal communication is being achieved using email, teleconferencing, Skype. How can potential employers contact you? Potential employers can contact me in the following manner: Email alisonfrancois2@gmail.com cell (647) 235 9728 Home number (905)836 7948 | 
