Corinne “Coco” Picard

Corinne "Coco" Picard has extensive work experience in the hospitality industry. Corinne “Coco” most recently worked at ICON Management Services, Inc. as the Director of Lifestyle. Prior to that, they served as the Director of Special Events at The Forest Country Club and as a Senior Sales Consultant at Resort Lifestyle Communities. Coco also gained significant experience as a Private Special Event Planner, Wedding Coordinator, and Officiant at Le Romantique. Corinne “Coco” held the position of Director of Catering at Morongo Casino Resort & Spa and Superstition Mountain Properties, Inc. Additionally, they worked as a Sales Manager at Ayres Hotels, Director of Sales & Catering & Special Events at Historic Hotels of America | Historic Hotels Worldwide, and Director of Catering at POSH PR®. Coco started their career at DoubleTree by Hilton, where they initially served as the Corporate Catering Manager and later as the Marketing Manager for the Wine Bar & Restaurant.

Corinne "Coco" Picard's education history includes a Bachelor of Arts Studies degree in Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs from California State University, Fullerton. Corinne “Coco” also attended Pacific Hospitality & Culinary Academy, where they studied Luxury Travel and Hospitality for a degree in Hospitality. Additionally, they obtained an Associate's degree from Cypress College. For their high school education, they attended Los Alamitos High School in Orange County, California, focusing on General Education.

In terms of certifications, Coco holds a CPR & AED certification from the American Red Cross, obtained in July 2022. Corinne “Coco” has also completed Assessment Tests Workstyle on Indeed.com in July 2020, showcasing expertise in Conscientiousness and Attention to Detail. Another certification obtained in July 2020 includes various areas of expertise such as Verbal Communication, Supervisory Skills, Scheduling, Restaurant Manager, Customer Service, Management, and Leadership Skills. Coco holds a Certified Professional - Food Safety (CP-FS) certification from the California Food Handlers, obtained in November 2019. Corinne “Coco” also holds a Gaming License from the Tribal Gaming Commission, obtained in November 2019.

Aside from these certifications, Coco has additional qualifications such as being a Certified Wedding and Event Planner (CWP) from ACPWC since April 1993, a Certified Fundraising Professional from the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP-IHQ), a Certified Non-Denominational Minister from the Universal Life Church International, a Certified Travel Agent with a specialization in the Orange County location, and a Certified Wedding Planner from the Wedding International Professionals Association. The specific months and years of obtaining these certifications are not provided.