Guest Speaker from Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver

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Ms. Sarah Henderson, Hotel Assistant Manager
Today, August 19, 2014 at 4:30p.m. 

Sarah is an experienced hospitality professional who is a Hotel Assistant Manager at Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver and is on her way to Dubai where she will assist in opening the brand new Four Seasons Dubai at Jumeirah Beach in November 2014. Sarah is excited to visit IHMC to share her experiences and expertise to our student body and answer any questions about the hotel and hospitality industry.

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