TJ Haygood is an experienced entrepreneur and author with a diverse work history. Since 2016, they have been the CEO and Certified Luxury Travel Advisor at Travel Treasures By TJ, where they offer online and customized travel options. TJ also serves as an Independent Marketing Representative at PlanNet Marketing, where they have helped over 100 families start their own travel business. In 2015, they founded and served as the Executive Director of Confidential Government Solutions dba LeftRightStep.org, a nonprofit organization focused on supporting veterans and military families. TJ was also the VP of Operations at Virtus Placement, an executive recruiting company, from 2016 to 2018. TJ has held various roles at Donald L. Mooney Enterprises, including Vice President of Commercial Business Development and Director of Commercial Strategies and Business Development. Prior to that, they founded and served as the CEO of Confidential Search Solutions, LLC., an executive recruiting and employment consulting firm. TJ's earlier experience includes roles as a Managing Director and Executive Recruiter at The Mergis Group and as a Staff VP & Executive Recruiter at The Linde Group - Accounting Solutions Division. TJ began their career as an Executive Recruiter at Accounting Solutions in Colorado Springs, CO.
TJ Haygood, an entrepreneur and author, has a diverse education history. In 2021, they completed a course on Intro to Digital Marketing at Loyola University New Orleans. From 1993 to 1995, they pursued 30 Graduate Hours in Human Relations at the University of Oklahoma. Prior to that, from 1980 to 1983, they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University. TJ also holds an Associate's degree in Business, which they achieved from Southwestern Christian College from 1978 to 1980.
In addition to their formal education, TJ Haygood has also acquired various certifications. In 2019, they became a Certified Dream Maker, Certified Vacation Builder, and Certified Luxury Travel Advisor, all obtained from InteleTravel.com. In 2008, they achieved the title of Certified Personnel Consultant through the National Association of Personnel Services (NAPS). Furthermore, they have a certification in Certified Temporary Staffing Specialist, although specific details about its institution and date of attainment are unavailable.